BTE2601 SUMMARY
Outline the 3 elements of behaviorism:
Methodological / positive reinforcement
Psychological / negative reinforcement
Analytical / extinction
Describe the constructivist perspective of learning, and provide 4
ways to apply the constructivist approach in the classroom:
The focus is on making and constructing knowledge, not merely on
memorizing information.
4 ways to apply the approach in the classroom:
Select instructional materials that learners can manipulate to interact
with their environment
Choose activities that encourage learner observation, data gathering and
field trips
Use processes and methods such as cooperative learning and debating
Integrate curricula or subjects for example: develop long-term thematic
projects in a primary classroom and integrate math and science.
Differentiate between covert curriculum and hidden curriculum:
Covert curriculum: this is teaching that is implicit but deliberate on the
part of the educator or school. It is important in early schooling where
consideration for others, order and obedience, teamwork and
cooperation are focal points.
Hidden curriculum: this is learning that is hidden from the educators as
well as from the learners. It is another form of implicit learning which the
educators did not intend or not aware of.
, Describe in your own words the value of learning theories for your
classroom teaching. Indicate how the learning theories can be
linked to the practice of teaching and learning:
Learning theory has had a tremendous influence on classroom practice.
2 examples are namely - the roles of the teacher and polices on
curriculum.
The roles of the teacher:
Learning mediator
Assessor – the role of the assessor reminds us of dynamic assessment,
in that assessment is seen as an integral part of teaching and learning.
Specialist in a phase, discipline/practice
Leader, administrator and manager
Curriculum policy:
The NCS and well as the CAPS are based on a few principles which
are:
Active and critical learning
High knowledge and high skills
Progression
With Du Plessis and Booyse’s (2008:87) lesson plan design cycle in
mind, describe teaching as mediation:
Mediation and scaffolding make it clear that the teacher extremely
important is. It is the teacher who, by carefully designing appropriate
learning task, creates the conditions for learners to move beyond what
they already know.
The teacher should be able to discuss a point of view with the learners,
ask challenging questions, or relate concepts to everyday issues.
Outline the 3 elements of behaviorism:
Methodological / positive reinforcement
Psychological / negative reinforcement
Analytical / extinction
Describe the constructivist perspective of learning, and provide 4
ways to apply the constructivist approach in the classroom:
The focus is on making and constructing knowledge, not merely on
memorizing information.
4 ways to apply the approach in the classroom:
Select instructional materials that learners can manipulate to interact
with their environment
Choose activities that encourage learner observation, data gathering and
field trips
Use processes and methods such as cooperative learning and debating
Integrate curricula or subjects for example: develop long-term thematic
projects in a primary classroom and integrate math and science.
Differentiate between covert curriculum and hidden curriculum:
Covert curriculum: this is teaching that is implicit but deliberate on the
part of the educator or school. It is important in early schooling where
consideration for others, order and obedience, teamwork and
cooperation are focal points.
Hidden curriculum: this is learning that is hidden from the educators as
well as from the learners. It is another form of implicit learning which the
educators did not intend or not aware of.
, Describe in your own words the value of learning theories for your
classroom teaching. Indicate how the learning theories can be
linked to the practice of teaching and learning:
Learning theory has had a tremendous influence on classroom practice.
2 examples are namely - the roles of the teacher and polices on
curriculum.
The roles of the teacher:
Learning mediator
Assessor – the role of the assessor reminds us of dynamic assessment,
in that assessment is seen as an integral part of teaching and learning.
Specialist in a phase, discipline/practice
Leader, administrator and manager
Curriculum policy:
The NCS and well as the CAPS are based on a few principles which
are:
Active and critical learning
High knowledge and high skills
Progression
With Du Plessis and Booyse’s (2008:87) lesson plan design cycle in
mind, describe teaching as mediation:
Mediation and scaffolding make it clear that the teacher extremely
important is. It is the teacher who, by carefully designing appropriate
learning task, creates the conditions for learners to move beyond what
they already know.
The teacher should be able to discuss a point of view with the learners,
ask challenging questions, or relate concepts to everyday issues.
