TMS3728 Assignment 3 (ANSWERS) 2023 (879579) - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED

Well-structured TMS3728 Assignment 3 (ANSWERS) 2023 () - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED. (DETAILED ANSWERS - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED!). QUESTION 1 Compare the teaching skills of the following two Grade 9 teachers. The subject to be taught is cell: basic unit of life. Teacher A explains that a cell is a microscopic organism. He/she further explains that a cell can only be seen under a microscope. He/she draws the microscope and labels on the board. He or she asks the learners to copy the drawing into their notebooks and instructs them to learn the drawing for homework. Teacher B explains that a cell is a microscopic organism that can only be seen under a microscope. He/she brings a microscope in the classroom so that learners can observe to see what it real looks like. In addition, he or she demonstrated to the learners how to use a microscope and lets them to view a slide of a plant cell under the microscope. When learners were viewing the slide, he or she was explaining how to use the microscope and assisting them to adjust the microscope so that they are able to get a clear view of the slide. Once they have viewed the slide of the plant cell he ask them to draw a plant cell that they have seen under the microscope. Which teacher, A or B, do you think will increase the knowledge and understanding of the learners concerned, the development of scientific skills and as a positive attitude to nature? motivate your answer by describing four reasons. [10] QUESTION 2 2.1. There is a well-known saying that says “Love begets love”. Yet is not only love that begets love. In fact, all our attitudes towards others tend to beget reciprocal attitude. Critically discuss the above assertion with regards to the teaching of sciences. (10) 18 2.2. Name and explain any three factors that accompany good explanation in natural sciences (6) 2.3. Creating a protective classroom environment conducive to effective learning is every teacher’s moral responsibility. A discipline class can be achieved by the teacher standing for self-control, respect for older people and the work ethic. Describe five things you need to do as a natural science teacher to achieve discipline in your class. (10) 2.4. List any four theories that a planning model can be based on (4) [30] QUESTION 3 3.1. What is assessment (2) 3.2. Give any two differences between assessment used historically and assessment used in the present day. Use the mark allocation to guide the extent of your response in this question. (8) 3.3. Assessment of learner’s progress is a key requirement of teachers. Discuss five reasons why assessment should be taken. (10) [20] QUESTION 4 4.1 Identify and explain five ways of planning science lessons. (10) 4.2 Name and discuss any five strategies you will use as a natural science teacher to engage learners to learn questions. (10) [20] QUESTION 5 5.1. Determine the role of language in science (10) 5.2. Choose one topic in Natural science grade 8 and describe how you will use brainstorming as a strategy of engaging learners in your class while teaching that topic. (10) [20]