BEING A PROFESSIONALTEACHER
BPT1501
BPT1501 ASSIGNMENT 03 S2 2022
Assessment 3: Teaching and learning environment
Assignment question
Write an essay between 350 to 400 words to answer the question:
What does quality mean in the context of education? Base your response to the quality
learning environment where you are going to discuss the following aspects
• Physical elements
• Psychosocial elements
• Service delivery on schools
Quality education consists of the following:
Healthy, safe, caring surroundings that are gender-sensitive offering ample resources
and facilities
Healthy learners, well-nourished and ready to participate and learn in partnership with
families and communities
Employing relevant curricula and materials for the attainment of basic skills, particularly
in literacy, numeracy and life skills
Activities through which trained professional teachers use child-centred approach,
innovative technology in well-managed classrooms, applying skilful assessment to
facilitate learning
Outcomes that include knowledge, skills and attitudes allied to national educational
goals and positive participation in society
Quality education concentrates on the social, emotional, mental, physical, and cognitive
development of each student regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or
geographic location.