BTE2601
ASSIGMENT 02
YEAR MODULE
COMPULSORY
ADDS 25% YEAR MARK
QUESTION 1:
1.1 In your own words describe the following terms:
(a) Rote learning- is defined as the memorization……….
, Question 1
1.1 In your own words describe the following terms:
(a) Rote learning is defined as the memorization of information based
on repetition. Rote learning is a building block. It requires the
learner to repeat facts and procedures until they are thoroughly
memorized.
(b) Pedagogical content knowledge
- Is the professional knowledge of teachers this means
teachers need to know how to teach specific subject matter
and what to do when students are faced with difficulties in
learning.
(c) Pedagogy
-is a profession or art of teaching. It creates awareness of
knowledge to its students. Effective engagement with students
develops the student behaviour.
(d) Epistemologies
- is the study of knowledge and the process by which knowledge is
acquired and validated.it attempts to answer the basic question what
distinguishes true from false knowledge.
(e) Empirical
- refers to relying on experience or observation and theory e.g.
doctors who practised medicine based exclusively on observation or
experience as contrasted with those who relied on theory or philosophy.
1.2 Name seven knowledge based that the teacher should possess and
briefly explain why it is important for a teacher to possess this
knowledge.
(1) Content knowledge
(2) General pedagogical knowledge
ASSIGMENT 02
YEAR MODULE
COMPULSORY
ADDS 25% YEAR MARK
QUESTION 1:
1.1 In your own words describe the following terms:
(a) Rote learning- is defined as the memorization……….
, Question 1
1.1 In your own words describe the following terms:
(a) Rote learning is defined as the memorization of information based
on repetition. Rote learning is a building block. It requires the
learner to repeat facts and procedures until they are thoroughly
memorized.
(b) Pedagogical content knowledge
- Is the professional knowledge of teachers this means
teachers need to know how to teach specific subject matter
and what to do when students are faced with difficulties in
learning.
(c) Pedagogy
-is a profession or art of teaching. It creates awareness of
knowledge to its students. Effective engagement with students
develops the student behaviour.
(d) Epistemologies
- is the study of knowledge and the process by which knowledge is
acquired and validated.it attempts to answer the basic question what
distinguishes true from false knowledge.
(e) Empirical
- refers to relying on experience or observation and theory e.g.
doctors who practised medicine based exclusively on observation or
experience as contrasted with those who relied on theory or philosophy.
1.2 Name seven knowledge based that the teacher should possess and
briefly explain why it is important for a teacher to possess this
knowledge.
(1) Content knowledge
(2) General pedagogical knowledge
