TMN3705
Assignment 1
Activity 1.1
1) What is your experience as a learner in a:
Science class - My experience has been one of curiosity, I specifically remember
a bean experiment whereby we had a bean grow a bean into a plant, even
though I finished school over 10 years ago, that activity is rather memorable.
Technology class -Back in my day technology was not as advanced as today.
Schools had no computers and nothing was done digitally, today we see a world
which has become technologically dependent.
Write a description of at least one good experience and one bad experience.
2)
Do you think this has changed since you studied Science and Technology at
school? Explain.
This has indeed changed with the integration of technology into classrooms, you
now see digital whiteboards and Mathematics taught on computers, huge
advancements have taken place.
What does this suggest about you as a Natural Science and Technology teacher?
I’ve personally become very technologically savvy if you could put it like that, I
myself am completely computer literate and familiar with various technological
advancements. This does differ with regards to science however, I haven't been
exposed to much of science in my adult career.
Activity 1.2
1) Write a short essay to describe what you think each of the pictures (photos)
represents. Do not rush though the activity. Write as much as you can about the
situation depicted in each picture/photo.
Photo 1
This picture gives you insight into a very small classroom. There are only 7
learners which allows for a more intimate learning experience. The students
seem very engaged and active. They look really interested in the learning
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, experience and engaged with the teacher. A standard green board is used and
the teacher is doing her lesson via verbal instruction. The classroom has lots of
open space with open windows allowing for fresh air and clear thinking. This is an
interesting setting and I believe a rather productive one as well.
Photo 2
This classroom setting shows a group busy with a possible science experiment,
the students look excited and intrigued. The teacher is completely involved in the
process and showing the students how to do the relevant task. Their desks are
covered with their books, they may have done the theoretical part of the task first
and now moved on to the more practical. Students are wearing safety goggles
which tells you the experiment may be somewhat dangerous should the
ingredients get into the eyes so they need protection. This is a clear indication of
the engaged group and lesson. They are completely involved and interested in
the activity.
Photo 3
This image represents a group of women in a possibly only female class. There
is a teacher showing an image and clear smiles on the faces of the learners.
They are dressed in traditional clothing possibly related to their religion and
culture. The teacher seems very happy and this radiates in the image, allowing
one to believe the lesson is one of real interest, especially the image she is
showing them.
Photo 4
This image represents a somewhat divided classroom. The male and female
students are allocated different sides of the classroom when learning. This
seems like a cultural thing perhaps in that specific country and culture.The
females are dressed in traditional clothing and males in normal shirts. The class
overall seems engaged and focused. The image does distract you to the gender
differences and possible rules which come to the classroom. For me personally
this is rather news as in my experience learners are mixed in a class, this does
lead you to wonder whether this may affect the learning process.
Photo 5
This image shows a teacher going about her lesson, however the learners do
seem rather bored and possibly tired. Some have their heads in their hands a bit
and others just seem energyless. I believe this lesson may have gotten a bit long
and in essence students can only focus so much time before tuning out a bit.
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Assignment 1
Activity 1.1
1) What is your experience as a learner in a:
Science class - My experience has been one of curiosity, I specifically remember
a bean experiment whereby we had a bean grow a bean into a plant, even
though I finished school over 10 years ago, that activity is rather memorable.
Technology class -Back in my day technology was not as advanced as today.
Schools had no computers and nothing was done digitally, today we see a world
which has become technologically dependent.
Write a description of at least one good experience and one bad experience.
2)
Do you think this has changed since you studied Science and Technology at
school? Explain.
This has indeed changed with the integration of technology into classrooms, you
now see digital whiteboards and Mathematics taught on computers, huge
advancements have taken place.
What does this suggest about you as a Natural Science and Technology teacher?
I’ve personally become very technologically savvy if you could put it like that, I
myself am completely computer literate and familiar with various technological
advancements. This does differ with regards to science however, I haven't been
exposed to much of science in my adult career.
Activity 1.2
1) Write a short essay to describe what you think each of the pictures (photos)
represents. Do not rush though the activity. Write as much as you can about the
situation depicted in each picture/photo.
Photo 1
This picture gives you insight into a very small classroom. There are only 7
learners which allows for a more intimate learning experience. The students
seem very engaged and active. They look really interested in the learning
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, experience and engaged with the teacher. A standard green board is used and
the teacher is doing her lesson via verbal instruction. The classroom has lots of
open space with open windows allowing for fresh air and clear thinking. This is an
interesting setting and I believe a rather productive one as well.
Photo 2
This classroom setting shows a group busy with a possible science experiment,
the students look excited and intrigued. The teacher is completely involved in the
process and showing the students how to do the relevant task. Their desks are
covered with their books, they may have done the theoretical part of the task first
and now moved on to the more practical. Students are wearing safety goggles
which tells you the experiment may be somewhat dangerous should the
ingredients get into the eyes so they need protection. This is a clear indication of
the engaged group and lesson. They are completely involved and interested in
the activity.
Photo 3
This image represents a group of women in a possibly only female class. There
is a teacher showing an image and clear smiles on the faces of the learners.
They are dressed in traditional clothing possibly related to their religion and
culture. The teacher seems very happy and this radiates in the image, allowing
one to believe the lesson is one of real interest, especially the image she is
showing them.
Photo 4
This image represents a somewhat divided classroom. The male and female
students are allocated different sides of the classroom when learning. This
seems like a cultural thing perhaps in that specific country and culture.The
females are dressed in traditional clothing and males in normal shirts. The class
overall seems engaged and focused. The image does distract you to the gender
differences and possible rules which come to the classroom. For me personally
this is rather news as in my experience learners are mixed in a class, this does
lead you to wonder whether this may affect the learning process.
Photo 5
This image shows a teacher going about her lesson, however the learners do
seem rather bored and possibly tired. Some have their heads in their hands a bit
and others just seem energyless. I believe this lesson may have gotten a bit long
and in essence students can only focus so much time before tuning out a bit.
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