TPS2601 Assignment 2 (DETAILED ANSWERS) 2024 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED

TPS2601 Assignment 2 (DETAILED ANSWERS) 2024 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED Answers, guidelines, workings and references .................... Use the document you downloaded to answer the following questions: 1. Describe the main important issues that are discussed in the overview section of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS). ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (10) 2. Briefly indicate the instructional time frames for six subjects in the Senior Phase. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (6) 24 3. In your own words, describe the various skills tabulated in the CAPS document for any subject/learning area of your choice. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (5) 4. Read the first topic in the Annual Teaching Plan or the syllabus for your subject. List the knowledge, skills and values learners should have after completing this topic. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (5) 5. Discuss the language teaching approaches included in the CAPS document. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………….. (5) TPS2601/TL101/0/2024 25 6. Mention any teaching and learning support materials LTSM) that can be used to assist learners in their learning experience. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (5) 7. Discuss the importance of moderation in any subject. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (5) 26 8. Indicate the various codes and percentages for recording and reporting. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9. Discuss the importance of assessment (3) 9.1 Differentiate between formal and informal assessment (6) TOTAL MARK: 50 9.5.2 SECTION B Specific guidelines Do this exercise within the first week of your teaching practice. Step 1: Ask your mentor to help you to identify a typical group of learners (a whole class) that you can “shadow” for a day. Step 2: Get permission from the mentor and/or school principal and ask him or her to inform the staff members to expect the student teacher in their classrooms. Step 3: Complete the attached observation schedule for each period. Step 4: Complete the attached reflection form. Step 5: Thank the mentor and the staff members for their participation. NB: Do not submit this Section with your portfolio. Do not wait to complete this section until the end of your teaching practice period. It must be submitted any time before the due date. TPS2601/TL101/0/2024 29 1. OBSERVATION ACTIVITIES Use the observation schedule to note down your observations for each periods. Period 1 Grade: .............................................................................................................................. The subject:……………………………………………………………………………………… Learners observed/ Class: ............................................................................................... Learners observed/ Class: ............................................................................................... Time:…………………………………………………………………………………………….. Classroom setting:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Classroom atmosphere:……………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… The teaching approach:……………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Teacher activities:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Learner activities:…………………………………………………………………………………………