TMN3705 Assignment 3
(ANSWERS) 2023 (698592)
DUE DATE 6 SEPTEMBER 2023
, QUESTION 1 1.1Describe your understanding of “lesson planning”. (4) 1.2What is the
difference between a lesson outcome and a lesson objective? Give an example of each. (6) 1.3
Suppose you are required to prepare a lesson plan than a novice Natural Science and Technology
teacher has to use to teach for the first time, what are the key aspects that you would pay
attention to in ensuring that they deliver the lesson as you have planned it? (10) 1.4 Why is it
important for teachers to plan for Natural Sciences and Technology lessons? (6) [26]
QUESTION 2 2.1 Provide a detailed discussion of why it is important to integrate indigenous
knowledge when you teach Technology. (13) 2.2Provide a detailed discussion of similarities
between indigenous and Western knowledge regarding Technology. (12) [25] QUESTION 3 3.1
List and describe the stages of the design process in the making of a bench. (28) 3.2 How can
NSTech teachers accommodate all types of learners during teaching? (6) 3.3How do learning
theories help NSTech teachers in planning and practice? (6) 3.4 List any three approaches to
teaching Natural Sciences and Technology and describe the context in which they are suitable, as
well as an example of a project that learners would be involved in. (9) [49].
QUESTION 1 1.1 Describe your understanding of “lesson planning”.
Lesson planning is the process of designing and organizing a lesson to ensure that it delivers the
desired learning outcomes. It involves deciding on the content to be taught, the sequence of
activities, the materials needed, and the methods of assessment. The aim of lesson planning is to
create a comprehensive plan that maximizes learning opportunities for students and keeps the
lesson focused on the desired outcome as it allows instructors to focus on one objective at a time.
(ANSWERS) 2023 (698592)
DUE DATE 6 SEPTEMBER 2023
, QUESTION 1 1.1Describe your understanding of “lesson planning”. (4) 1.2What is the
difference between a lesson outcome and a lesson objective? Give an example of each. (6) 1.3
Suppose you are required to prepare a lesson plan than a novice Natural Science and Technology
teacher has to use to teach for the first time, what are the key aspects that you would pay
attention to in ensuring that they deliver the lesson as you have planned it? (10) 1.4 Why is it
important for teachers to plan for Natural Sciences and Technology lessons? (6) [26]
QUESTION 2 2.1 Provide a detailed discussion of why it is important to integrate indigenous
knowledge when you teach Technology. (13) 2.2Provide a detailed discussion of similarities
between indigenous and Western knowledge regarding Technology. (12) [25] QUESTION 3 3.1
List and describe the stages of the design process in the making of a bench. (28) 3.2 How can
NSTech teachers accommodate all types of learners during teaching? (6) 3.3How do learning
theories help NSTech teachers in planning and practice? (6) 3.4 List any three approaches to
teaching Natural Sciences and Technology and describe the context in which they are suitable, as
well as an example of a project that learners would be involved in. (9) [49].
QUESTION 1 1.1 Describe your understanding of “lesson planning”.
Lesson planning is the process of designing and organizing a lesson to ensure that it delivers the
desired learning outcomes. It involves deciding on the content to be taught, the sequence of
activities, the materials needed, and the methods of assessment. The aim of lesson planning is to
create a comprehensive plan that maximizes learning opportunities for students and keeps the
lesson focused on the desired outcome as it allows instructors to focus on one objective at a time.
