BPT1501
ASSIGNMENT 2 (SEMESTER 2)
DUE DATE: 16 August 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than …August 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
QUESTION 1
1. Does the above passage motivate you on your journey to becoming a teacher? Respond to the
above question by using the following as your points of reference: a. Teachers’
responsibilities/accountability b. Teachers’ knowledge Evaluation:
ANSWER:
Indication of Position Taken for Both (a) and (b)
a. Teachers’ Responsibilities/Accountability:
The passage does motivate me to take my responsibilities and accountability as a teacher
seriously. As educators, our role goes beyond just imparting knowledge; we must
understand the deeper issues affecting students’ performance and behavior.
b. Teachers’ Knowledge:
The passage also highlights the importance of teachers' knowledge, particularly in
understanding the socio-economic and psychological factors that influence students'
behavior and performance. It motivates me to continuously acquire knowledge that enables
me to better support my students.
ASSIGNMENT 2 (SEMESTER 2)
DUE DATE: 16 August 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than …August 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
QUESTION 1
1. Does the above passage motivate you on your journey to becoming a teacher? Respond to the
above question by using the following as your points of reference: a. Teachers’
responsibilities/accountability b. Teachers’ knowledge Evaluation:
ANSWER:
Indication of Position Taken for Both (a) and (b)
a. Teachers’ Responsibilities/Accountability:
The passage does motivate me to take my responsibilities and accountability as a teacher
seriously. As educators, our role goes beyond just imparting knowledge; we must
understand the deeper issues affecting students’ performance and behavior.
b. Teachers’ Knowledge:
The passage also highlights the importance of teachers' knowledge, particularly in
understanding the socio-economic and psychological factors that influence students'
behavior and performance. It motivates me to continuously acquire knowledge that enables
me to better support my students.
