TPS3703 ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2026 (Answer Guide)

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TPS3703 ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2026 (Answer Guide)
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UNISA, 2026

Contents
QUESTION 1.1: CONFIRMATION OF TEACHING PRACTICE PLACEMENT (20 MARKS) ..2
1.2 Name of the School and Expectations from the School (10 Marks) ..............................3
1.2.1 Name of the School .......................................................................................................3
1.2.2 Expectations from the School During Teaching Practice ........................................4
Conclusion ..............................................................................................................................6
1.3 Key Areas of Focus in the Mentoring Process During Teaching Practice (25 Marks) 6
1.3.1 Lesson Planning and Preparation ...............................................................................6
1.3.2 Classroom Management and Discipline .....................................................................7
1.3.3 Teaching Methods and Instructional Strategies........................................................7
1.3.4 Assessment and Feedback Practices.........................................................................8
1.3.5 Professional Conduct and Teacher Identity ..............................................................8
Conclusion ..............................................................................................................................9
1.4 Subject, Grade and Teaching Approach to be Adopted (10 Marks) ..............................9
1.4.1 Subject and Grade to be Taught ..................................................................................9
1.4.2 Teaching Approach to be Adopted .............................................................................9
1.4.3 Justification for Using Both Approaches ................................................................. 10
1.5 Teaching Methods Suitable for Teaching Geography in Grade 11 (20 Marks) ........... 11
1.5.1 Discussion Method ..................................................................................................... 11
1.5.2 Problem-Based Learning Method.............................................................................. 12
Conclusion ............................................................................................................................ 12
1.6 Classroom Management Strategies to be Adopted During Teaching Practice (15
Marks) ........................................................................................................................................ 13
1.6.1 Establishing Clear Classroom Rules and Expectations ......................................... 13
1.6.2 Creating a Positive and Supportive Learning Environment .................................. 13
1.6.3 Effective Lesson Planning and Learner Engagement ............................................ 14
Conclusion ............................................................................................................................ 14
References .................................................................................................................................... 15

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QUESTION 1.1: CONFIRMATION OF TEACHING PRACTICE PLACEMENT (20
MARKS)

Chosen School (South Africa – High School, FET Phase)

Muthini Secondary School

CONFIRMATION LETTER OF TEACHING PRACTICE PLACEMENT

Muthini Secondary School
Private Bag X12
Johannesburg
2000
South Africa

Tel: 011 456 7890
Email:

Date: ______________________

RE: CONFIRMATION OF TEACHING PRACTICE PLACEMENT – TPS3703

This letter serves to formally confirm that Mr Stephen Musyoka (Student Number:
___________________), a registered student at the University of South Africa
(UNISA), has been granted permission to complete his Teaching Practice III
(TPS3703) at Muthini Secondary School.

Mr Musyoka will be placed at our school for the purpose of fulfilling the requirements of
the Bachelor of Education programme, in accordance with the policies and guidelines
set by the Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies at UNISA. The
teaching practice will be conducted during the officially stipulated teaching practice
period as communicated by the university.

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The student will be involved in teaching and observing one major subject in the
Further Education and Training (FET) phase (Grades 10–12). During this period, the
student will be allocated a mentor teacher who will provide professional guidance,
supervision, and support to ensure meaningful engagement with classroom teaching,
lesson planning, learner assessment, and classroom management.

Muthini Secondary School undertakes to provide the student with reasonable access to
teaching resources, learners, and school-based activities relevant to the successful
completion of his teaching practice. The student will also be expected to adhere to the
school’s code of conduct, professional ethics, and daily operational procedures
throughout the duration of the placement.

Should further information or verification be required, please do not hesitate to contact
the school using the details provided above.

Yours faithfully,

______________________________
Principal: _______________________
Muthini Secondary School

School Stamp: ____________________

1.2 Name of the School and Expectations from the School (10 Marks)

1.2.1 Name of the School

The school where I am placed for my Teaching Practice III is Muthini Secondary
School. This name corresponds exactly with the name appearing in the official
confirmation of placement letter issued by the teaching practice office and the school
management. Muthini Secondary School is a public high school that offers education in
the Further Education and Training (FET) phase, catering for learners in Grades 10
to 12, which aligns with the requirements of the TPS3703 module.