Assignment 2 2025
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Due Date: July 2025
QUESTION 1
1.1.
Type of Definitions Similarities and Examples of the
Teaching Differences Topic: Additions in
Grade 1
Reflective Reflective teaching means Both reflective and effective After teaching addition
that a teacher thinks deeply teaching aim to improve using flashcards, the
about their teaching actions, learner success. However, teacher notices some
evaluates what worked or reflective teaching focuses learners are not
didn’t, and makes changes to on self-evaluation and engaged. She reflects
improve learning outcomes. It change, while effective and decides to include
involves linking theory with teaching focuses more on counting beads and
practice and is intentional, learner outcomes and group work in the next
deliberate, and continuous. teaching strategies. lesson.
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QUESTION 1
1.1.
Type of Definitions Similarities and Examples of the
Teaching Differences Topic: Additions in
Grade 1
Reflective Reflective teaching means Both reflective and After teaching
that a teacher thinks deeply effective teaching aim to addition using
about their teaching improve learner success. flashcards, the
actions, evaluates what However, reflective teacher notices some
worked or didn’t, and teaching focuses on self- learners are not
makes changes to improve evaluation and change, engaged. She
learning outcomes. It while effective teaching reflects and decides
involves linking theory with focuses more on learner to include counting
practice and is intentional, outcomes and teaching beads and group
deliberate, and continuous. strategies. work in the next
lesson.
Effective Effective teaching focuses Both types involve The teacher uses
on the achievement of planning and learner number lines, real-
learning goals through the focus. However, effective life examples (e.g.,
use of planned strategies, teaching prioritises apples), and peer
good classroom results and strategy use, discussions to
management, and learner- while reflective teaching ensure learners
centered practices. It focuses on improvement grasp the concept of
considers context, process, through self-awareness. addition. Most
and product variables. learners achieve the
les
1.2.
Slide 1: Background Information on Robert Marzano
Title: Who is Robert Marzano?
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Dr. Robert Marzano is a globally recognised education researcher with over
five decades of experience in studying effective teaching and learning
practices.
He has authored numerous books and developed influential teaching
frameworks aimed at improving learner achievement and teacher
effectiveness.
(Marzano, 2012)
Slide 2: Marzano’s Six Characteristics of Effective Teaching
Title: Key Characteristics of Marzano’s Framework
1. Set Clear Goals – Teachers must define learning objectives and track
learners’ progress.
2. Provide Constructive Feedback – Timely and specific feedback helps learners
understand how to improve.
3. Help Learners Engage with New Knowledge – Use chunking, repetition, and
questioning to promote understanding.
4. Maintain Classroom Rules and Procedures – Clear structures support
effective learning environments.
5. Build Positive Relationships – Respectful, caring teacher-learner relationships
enhance motivation.
6. Communicate High Expectations – All learners should be encouraged to
achieve their full potential.
(Marzano, 2012)
Slide 3: Relevance of Marzano’s Theory in the Foundation Phase
Title: Why Marzano’s Theory Matters for Foundation Phase Teachers
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