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QUESTION 1
1.1. Define the following terms in your own words:
a) reflective teaching
Reflective teaching involves using reflection to critically analyze and improve one's teaching
practices, allowing teachers to grow professionally and enhance their teaching methods (RTG1501,
Study Guide, p. 13).
b) reflective practice
Reflective practice refers to the process where teachers engage in self-reflection about their teaching
and learning experiences to improve their professional skills (RTG1501, Study Guide, p. 15).
c) emotional intelligence
Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to recognize and understand one’s own emotions, as well
as those of others, and to manage and regulate them effectively in a positive way (RTG1501, Study
Guide, p. 64).
d) feedback and feedforward
Feedback is information provided to a learner about their past performance, while feedforward
provides guidance on how a learner can improve in the present and future (RTG1501, Study Guide, p.
99).
1.2. List and briefly describe four techniques that support reflective teaching in the Grade R
programme.
Journaling: Keeping a record of experiences and reflections on teaching to track professional
growth (RTG1501, Study Guide, p. 41).
Discussion: Engaging in reflective conversations with colleagues and peers to gain multiple
perspectives (RTG1501, Study Guide, p. 36).
Questioning: Using reflective questioning to understand and evaluate teaching practices
(RTG1501, Study Guide, p. 40).
Observation: Reflecting on how children respond to teaching by observing their behavior and
performance (RTG1501, Study Guide, p. 99).
QUESTION 1
1.1. Define the following terms in your own words:
a) reflective teaching
Reflective teaching involves using reflection to critically analyze and improve one's teaching
practices, allowing teachers to grow professionally and enhance their teaching methods (RTG1501,
Study Guide, p. 13).
b) reflective practice
Reflective practice refers to the process where teachers engage in self-reflection about their teaching
and learning experiences to improve their professional skills (RTG1501, Study Guide, p. 15).
c) emotional intelligence
Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to recognize and understand one’s own emotions, as well
as those of others, and to manage and regulate them effectively in a positive way (RTG1501, Study
Guide, p. 64).
d) feedback and feedforward
Feedback is information provided to a learner about their past performance, while feedforward
provides guidance on how a learner can improve in the present and future (RTG1501, Study Guide, p.
99).
1.2. List and briefly describe four techniques that support reflective teaching in the Grade R
programme.
Journaling: Keeping a record of experiences and reflections on teaching to track professional
growth (RTG1501, Study Guide, p. 41).
Discussion: Engaging in reflective conversations with colleagues and peers to gain multiple
perspectives (RTG1501, Study Guide, p. 36).
Questioning: Using reflective questioning to understand and evaluate teaching practices
(RTG1501, Study Guide, p. 40).
Observation: Reflecting on how children respond to teaching by observing their behavior and
performance (RTG1501, Study Guide, p. 99).
