DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
TMN3705
TEACHING NATURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
ASSIGNMENT 02
ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE: 20 JUNE 2025
Solutions
Assignment 02 [100 marks]
QUESTION 1
1.1 Argue the following statement by indicating whether you agree or disagree with it
and provide supporting reasons for each choice. The statement is: Science and
Technology are inseparable. In your answer, describe the two subjects before agreeing
or disagreeing, with reasons.
(10)
1.2 What do you consider the best way to teach science to intermediate phase learners
from a constructive point of view? Answer by referring to (i) the context in which learning
takes place, (ii) the role of prior learning, (iii) the roles of teachers (v) the roles of
learners as well as (vi) the importance of social interaction using a specific NSTech
concept as an example. (15)
1.3 How would you integrate Natural Sciences and Technology in a lesson? Provide an
example using science and technology concepts. (10)
TMN3705
TEACHING NATURAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
ASSIGNMENT 02
ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE: 20 JUNE 2025
Solutions
Assignment 02 [100 marks]
QUESTION 1
1.1 Argue the following statement by indicating whether you agree or disagree with it
and provide supporting reasons for each choice. The statement is: Science and
Technology are inseparable. In your answer, describe the two subjects before agreeing
or disagreeing, with reasons.
(10)
1.2 What do you consider the best way to teach science to intermediate phase learners
from a constructive point of view? Answer by referring to (i) the context in which learning
takes place, (ii) the role of prior learning, (iii) the roles of teachers (v) the roles of
learners as well as (vi) the importance of social interaction using a specific NSTech
concept as an example. (15)
1.3 How would you integrate Natural Sciences and Technology in a lesson? Provide an
example using science and technology concepts. (10)
