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Assignment 3
Memo | Due May
2025
NO PLAGIARISM
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[Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of
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,- Assignment 03 To prepare you for your five weeks of teaching practice, it is
important that you know more about the specific policies that guide teaching
and learning in a school. To complete Assignment 03, you need to access the
policy document that guides your subject, from the Department of Basic
Education website or at the nearest school or nearest Education District
office. Use the document you downloaded to answer the following questions:
This assignment consists of seven questions. 1. In your own words, explain
what the main information in the CAPS document is about. 2. Read the
section on the general aims of the South African Curriculum and summarise
the aspects listed under this heading. 3. Time allocation is a valuable guide
when planning your teaching. Read the information on time allocation for
your phase and the section on time allocation for one of the specific teaching
subjects that you are registered for. Draw a grid to plan the allocated time
for your subject in one calendar week. 4. Read the first topic in the Annual
Teaching Plan or the syllabus for your subject and list the knowledge, skills
and values that learners should have after completing this topic. 5. List the
content topics of the subject in the first and second term. 6. Reflection 6.1.
Do you think the CAPS document can be used to guide teaching? 6.2. How
will it help you? 7. Assessment 7.1.1 Read the introduction section on
Assessment in the CAPS document and summarise the importance of
assessment. 7.1.2 Explain the difference between formal and informal
assessments. 7.1.3 Describe the assessment requirements for your subject.
Use the headings included in the CAPS document. 7.1.4. What is your
understanding of moderation? Consult your subject CAPS document to
answer this question. 7.1.5 Attach the first page of the CAPS document you
used for this exercise. (2)
1. In your own words, explain what the main information in the CAPS document
is about.
Response: The CAPS document provides a framework for the curriculum and assessment in
South African schools. It outlines the goals, structure, content, teaching strategies, and
assessment guidelines for each subject and grade level. The document ensures that all learners
receive a standardized education and sets clear expectations for what learners should know and
be able to do at the end of each phase of learning.
2. Read the section on the general aims of the South African Curriculum and
summarise the aspects listed under this heading.
Response: The general aims of the South African curriculum include:
, Developing learners' ability to think critically and creatively.
Encouraging learners to contribute positively to their community and society.
Promoting values such as respect, equality, and responsibility.
Fostering an environment that encourages active participation in both local and global
contexts.
Ensuring that learners acquire essential knowledge and skills for personal and academic
growth.
3. Time allocation is a valuable guide when planning your teaching. Read the
information on time allocation for your phase and the section on time allocation
for one of the specific teaching subjects that you are registered for. Draw a grid
to plan the allocated time for your subject in one calendar week.
Response: (For this, you would need to access your specific CAPS document for your teaching
phase and subject, which should contain a section on time allocation. Based on the guidelines in
the document, you would create a grid showing how time is divided among different activities or
periods for the subject you are teaching.)
Example grid:
Day Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5
Monday Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 1 Break Subject 1
Tuesday Subject 2 Subject 1 Subject 2 Break Subject 1
Wednesday Subject 1 Subject 1 Subject 2 Break Subject 2
Thursday Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 1 Break Subject 2
Friday Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 1 Break Subject 2
4. Read the first topic in the Annual Teaching Plan or the syllabus for your
subject and list the knowledge, skills, and values that learners should have after
completing this topic.
Response: (Refer to the syllabus or Annual Teaching Plan for your specific subject. After
reading the first topic, you should list the specific knowledge learners are expected to gain, the
skills they should develop, and the values they should understand after completing that topic. For
example, if you teach English, the first topic might be reading comprehension, where learners
should develop skills in analyzing texts, critical thinking, and understanding empathy through
literature.)
5. List the content topics of the subject in the first and second term.
TPN2601
Assignment 3
Memo | Due May
2025
NO PLAGIARISM
[Pick the date]
[Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of
the document. Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of
the contents of the document.]
,- Assignment 03 To prepare you for your five weeks of teaching practice, it is
important that you know more about the specific policies that guide teaching
and learning in a school. To complete Assignment 03, you need to access the
policy document that guides your subject, from the Department of Basic
Education website or at the nearest school or nearest Education District
office. Use the document you downloaded to answer the following questions:
This assignment consists of seven questions. 1. In your own words, explain
what the main information in the CAPS document is about. 2. Read the
section on the general aims of the South African Curriculum and summarise
the aspects listed under this heading. 3. Time allocation is a valuable guide
when planning your teaching. Read the information on time allocation for
your phase and the section on time allocation for one of the specific teaching
subjects that you are registered for. Draw a grid to plan the allocated time
for your subject in one calendar week. 4. Read the first topic in the Annual
Teaching Plan or the syllabus for your subject and list the knowledge, skills
and values that learners should have after completing this topic. 5. List the
content topics of the subject in the first and second term. 6. Reflection 6.1.
Do you think the CAPS document can be used to guide teaching? 6.2. How
will it help you? 7. Assessment 7.1.1 Read the introduction section on
Assessment in the CAPS document and summarise the importance of
assessment. 7.1.2 Explain the difference between formal and informal
assessments. 7.1.3 Describe the assessment requirements for your subject.
Use the headings included in the CAPS document. 7.1.4. What is your
understanding of moderation? Consult your subject CAPS document to
answer this question. 7.1.5 Attach the first page of the CAPS document you
used for this exercise. (2)
1. In your own words, explain what the main information in the CAPS document
is about.
Response: The CAPS document provides a framework for the curriculum and assessment in
South African schools. It outlines the goals, structure, content, teaching strategies, and
assessment guidelines for each subject and grade level. The document ensures that all learners
receive a standardized education and sets clear expectations for what learners should know and
be able to do at the end of each phase of learning.
2. Read the section on the general aims of the South African Curriculum and
summarise the aspects listed under this heading.
Response: The general aims of the South African curriculum include:
, Developing learners' ability to think critically and creatively.
Encouraging learners to contribute positively to their community and society.
Promoting values such as respect, equality, and responsibility.
Fostering an environment that encourages active participation in both local and global
contexts.
Ensuring that learners acquire essential knowledge and skills for personal and academic
growth.
3. Time allocation is a valuable guide when planning your teaching. Read the
information on time allocation for your phase and the section on time allocation
for one of the specific teaching subjects that you are registered for. Draw a grid
to plan the allocated time for your subject in one calendar week.
Response: (For this, you would need to access your specific CAPS document for your teaching
phase and subject, which should contain a section on time allocation. Based on the guidelines in
the document, you would create a grid showing how time is divided among different activities or
periods for the subject you are teaching.)
Example grid:
Day Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Period 5
Monday Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 1 Break Subject 1
Tuesday Subject 2 Subject 1 Subject 2 Break Subject 1
Wednesday Subject 1 Subject 1 Subject 2 Break Subject 2
Thursday Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 1 Break Subject 2
Friday Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 1 Break Subject 2
4. Read the first topic in the Annual Teaching Plan or the syllabus for your
subject and list the knowledge, skills, and values that learners should have after
completing this topic.
Response: (Refer to the syllabus or Annual Teaching Plan for your specific subject. After
reading the first topic, you should list the specific knowledge learners are expected to gain, the
skills they should develop, and the values they should understand after completing that topic. For
example, if you teach English, the first topic might be reading comprehension, where learners
should develop skills in analyzing texts, critical thinking, and understanding empathy through
literature.)
5. List the content topics of the subject in the first and second term.
