,HED4814 Final Ex
QUESTION 1: TEACHING AND LEARNING IN CONTEXT
1.1 Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Activity
Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is a learner-centred teaching
approach that encourages learners to actively engage with
real-life problems in order to develop problem-solving, critical
thinking, collaboration, and self-directed learning skills. In this
activity, PBL is applied to a secondary school Life Orientation
lesson focusing on teenage substance abuse.
Problem Scenario:
Learners are presented with a real-life case study of a Grade
10 learner who is struggling academically and socially due to
substance abuse. The school community is concerned about
the increasing number of learners experimenting with drugs.
Learning Task:
Learners are divided into small groups and asked to:
Identify the causes of substance abuse among teenagers.
Discuss the effects of substance abuse on academic
performance and social relationships.
Propose practical strategies that schools, families, and
communities can implement to address the problem.
, Teacher’s Role:
The teacher acts as a facilitator by guiding discussions, asking
probing questions, and ensuring that learners remain focused
on the problem without directly providing solutions.
Assessment:
Assessment is formative and includes group presentations,
participation, peer assessment, and reflective writing.
Educational Value:
This PBL activity promotes critical thinking, teamwork,
communication skills, and the ability to apply theoretical
knowledge to real-life situations. It also encourages learners
to take responsibility for their own learning.
1.2 Learner Profile and Contextual Analysis
The learners are Grade 10 learners from a public secondary
school in a semi-urban community. The class consists of
learners from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, with
varying academic abilities and language proficiencies.
Learner Characteristics:
Ages range between 15 and 17 years.
Mixed academic performance levels.
Some learners face challenges such as poverty, peer
pressure, and limited parental support.
QUESTION 1: TEACHING AND LEARNING IN CONTEXT
1.1 Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Activity
Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is a learner-centred teaching
approach that encourages learners to actively engage with
real-life problems in order to develop problem-solving, critical
thinking, collaboration, and self-directed learning skills. In this
activity, PBL is applied to a secondary school Life Orientation
lesson focusing on teenage substance abuse.
Problem Scenario:
Learners are presented with a real-life case study of a Grade
10 learner who is struggling academically and socially due to
substance abuse. The school community is concerned about
the increasing number of learners experimenting with drugs.
Learning Task:
Learners are divided into small groups and asked to:
Identify the causes of substance abuse among teenagers.
Discuss the effects of substance abuse on academic
performance and social relationships.
Propose practical strategies that schools, families, and
communities can implement to address the problem.
, Teacher’s Role:
The teacher acts as a facilitator by guiding discussions, asking
probing questions, and ensuring that learners remain focused
on the problem without directly providing solutions.
Assessment:
Assessment is formative and includes group presentations,
participation, peer assessment, and reflective writing.
Educational Value:
This PBL activity promotes critical thinking, teamwork,
communication skills, and the ability to apply theoretical
knowledge to real-life situations. It also encourages learners
to take responsibility for their own learning.
1.2 Learner Profile and Contextual Analysis
The learners are Grade 10 learners from a public secondary
school in a semi-urban community. The class consists of
learners from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, with
varying academic abilities and language proficiencies.
Learner Characteristics:
Ages range between 15 and 17 years.
Mixed academic performance levels.
Some learners face challenges such as poverty, peer
pressure, and limited parental support.
