TPN3703
ASSIGNMENT 3
DUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 2026
, TPN3703 ASSIGNMENT 3 2026
QUESTION 1: Professional Responsibilities
1.1 List five professional responsibilities of a student teacher during teaching
practice.
Based on the information in Tutorial Letter 101 and 102
1. Observe mentor teachers while they teach
Student teachers are expected to observe experienced teachers and learn from their
teaching methods and classroom management strategies.
2. Become involved in and learn from teaching and educational experiences at
school
Students must actively participate in all curricula and school activities, including
classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, and administrative tasks.
3. Complete portfolios of teaching practice daily
Student teachers must maintain daily records of their teaching practice experiences,
including lesson plans, reflections, and observations.
4. Develop a critical and reflective attitude towards school, teaching and
education
Students are expected to reflect on their teaching practice experiences and connect
theoretical knowledge gained in their BEd course to practical classroom situations.
ASSIGNMENT 3
DUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 2026
, TPN3703 ASSIGNMENT 3 2026
QUESTION 1: Professional Responsibilities
1.1 List five professional responsibilities of a student teacher during teaching
practice.
Based on the information in Tutorial Letter 101 and 102
1. Observe mentor teachers while they teach
Student teachers are expected to observe experienced teachers and learn from their
teaching methods and classroom management strategies.
2. Become involved in and learn from teaching and educational experiences at
school
Students must actively participate in all curricula and school activities, including
classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, and administrative tasks.
3. Complete portfolios of teaching practice daily
Student teachers must maintain daily records of their teaching practice experiences,
including lesson plans, reflections, and observations.
4. Develop a critical and reflective attitude towards school, teaching and
education
Students are expected to reflect on their teaching practice experiences and connect
theoretical knowledge gained in their BEd course to practical classroom situations.