TPN2602 Assignment 1 2023

TPN2602 Assignment 1 2023 Answers, guidelines, workings and references ................................................... MY TEACHING PHILOSOPHY Briefly describe your teaching philosophy. Write a paragraph of 5-7 sentences on each of the following aspects: Why do you want to be a teacher? How do you believe you can make a difference? [Sub-total: 10] TPN2602 ASSIGNMENT 01_2023 TEMPLATE 2. CAPS ACTIVITY Make sure that you have a copy of the CAPS document for the subject you are teaching in the Intermediate Phase. You will find the relevant CAPS document on the myUnisa module site under the heading Additional Resources. Answer the following questions based on the CAPS: 2.1 The curriculum is based on the values enshrined in the constitution. List two aims of the Constitution. (2) 2.2 The National Curriculum Statement Grades R-12 is based on certain principles, name two. (2) 2.3 What is section 4 of the CAPS about? (1) TPN2602 ASSIGNMENT 01_2023 TEMPLATE 2.4 In conjunction with which two documents must the CAPS document be read? Write down the full names of these documents. Abbreviations will not be marked as correct. (2) 2.5 Which minister of education signed the CAPS curriculum into implementation? (1) 2.6 The National Curriculum Statement aims to produce learners that are able to do the following: List two aims. (2) [Sub-total: 10] 3. CO-TEACHING. Please consult the following two (2) resources to assist you in answering the questions on co-teaching. These resources are: a. “Notes on co-teaching” – These notes can be found under the heading Additional Resources in your module site. b. Electronic reserves (e-reserves) - Effective Co-Teaching Practices. A Simple Guide to Co-Teaching. Adapted from: The Maryland State Department of Education, 2012. NOTE: E-reserves can be downloaded from the Library catalogue. More information is available at TPN2602 ASSIGNMENT 01_2023 TEMPLATE 3.1 Which two co-teaching styles do you recommend for the school where you will do (or have already done) your teaching practice? For what reason? (4) 3.2. List three (3) advantages of co-teaching. (3) 3.3 Name three (3) disadvantages of co-teaching. (3) 3.4 How do you think the learners feel about being taught by two teachers at the same time? (2) TPN2602 ASSIGNMENT 01_2023 TEMPLATE 3.5 Is co-teaching practical in a South African school context? Explain your answer in detail. (3) [Sub-total:15] 4. Critical Thinking (Problem Solving) Every year a significant number of TPN2602 students do not complete their Teaching Practice Portfolios (Assignment 50) on or before the deadline. 4.1 Can you think of three (3) reasons why students may not complete their Teaching Practice Portfolios on or before the deadline? (3) 4.2 Provide two (2) solutions to students that will enable them to submit their Teaching Practice Portfolios on or before the deadline?