BPT1501 Assignment 3 2025 - Distinction Guaranteed _ UNISA

This BPT1501 Assignment 3 (2025) addresses Lesson 4: Teaching and Learning Strategies, with a focus on how the South African CAPS curriculum responds to learner diversity. The document critically analyses whether the current curriculum caters for the needs of all students and highlights its strengths and shortcomings. Key themes include: Curriculum Gaps: CAPS tends to prioritise literacy and numeracy, benefitting academically strong learners while disadvantaging those with learning barriers such as dyslexia, ADHD, or those who learn better through practical activities. Overcrowded classrooms and limited resources further limit curriculum differentiation. Inclusive Teaching Challenges: Teachers often feel unprepared to support academically challenged learners due to a lack of specialist training and flexible teaching strategies. Practical Strategies for Inclusion: Six practical approaches are proposed for assisting academically challenged learners, including: Clear sharing of learning expectations. Effective questioning techniques to check understanding. Constructive feedback to build learner confidence. Encouraging self-assessment for independent learning. Peer assessment to promote collaboration and peer support. Curriculum differentiation (as per CAPS) to adapt teaching to varied learning needs.