BTE2601
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
(Answer Guide) – Due
th
14 July 2025
QUESTIONS WITH 100%
VERIFIED AND
CERTIFIED ANSWERS.
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BTE2601 ASSIGNMENT 2 2025 (Answer Guide) – Due 14th July 2025
QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED AND CERTIFIED ANSWERS. WRITTEN IN
REQUIRED FORMAT AND WITHIN GIVEN GUIDELINES. IT IS GOOD TO USE AS A
GUIDE AND FOR REFERENCE, NEVER PLAGARIZE. Thank you and success in
your academics.
UNISA, 2025.
Contents
QUESTION 1 .............................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Apply the concept of reflection-in-action to a situation where learners are
disengaged during a lesson. (5 marks) .......................................................................................... 3
1.2 Using Bronfenbrenner’s theory, describe how one system (e.g., microsystem or
macrosystem) might impact learner performance in the classroom. (5 marks) ................. 3
1.3 Mention and describe any two ethical responsibilities of a teacher towards learners
according to the SACE Code of Ethics. (4 marks) ...................................................................... 4
1.4 Critically evaluate Shulman’s assertion that teaching is “the most complex,
demanding, and frightening activity our species has invented” using examples from
the South African school context. (10 marks) .............................................................................. 5
1.5 Apply the DATA model to reflect on a lesson where learners misunderstood key
concepts. Use all four stages. (10 marks) ..................................................................................... 6
QUESTION 2 .............................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1.1 Which learning theory does the picture represent? (2 marks) ...................................... 7
2.1.2 Which pedagogy/teaching model does the picture present? (1 mark) ........................ 7
2.1.3 Justify your answer to 2.1.2 above by giving at least FOUR reasons. (8 marks) ..... 7
2.1.4 As a teacher, how can you turn the situation depicted above around in your
classroom? Briefly discuss three things that you will do. (6 marks) ..................................... 8
2.1.5 What do you understand as the purpose of critical education theory, and how can
you, as a teacher, implement it in your classroom? Name three strategies you can
implement in class. (6 marks) ........................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Read the case study and answer the questions ................................................................... 9
2.2.1 Which pedagogy can you advise Mr Dlamini to adopt in this situation? (2 marks) . 9
2.2.2 What are the three changes that Mr. Dlamini can make to align his practices with
the pedagogy mentioned above? (6 marks) ................................................................................. 9
2.2.3 Advise Mr Dlamini about the importance of relational ethics. (2 marks) .................. 10
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
(Answer Guide) – Due
th
14 July 2025
QUESTIONS WITH 100%
VERIFIED AND
CERTIFIED ANSWERS.
, 1|Page
BTE2601 ASSIGNMENT 2 2025 (Answer Guide) – Due 14th July 2025
QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED AND CERTIFIED ANSWERS. WRITTEN IN
REQUIRED FORMAT AND WITHIN GIVEN GUIDELINES. IT IS GOOD TO USE AS A
GUIDE AND FOR REFERENCE, NEVER PLAGARIZE. Thank you and success in
your academics.
UNISA, 2025.
Contents
QUESTION 1 .............................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Apply the concept of reflection-in-action to a situation where learners are
disengaged during a lesson. (5 marks) .......................................................................................... 3
1.2 Using Bronfenbrenner’s theory, describe how one system (e.g., microsystem or
macrosystem) might impact learner performance in the classroom. (5 marks) ................. 3
1.3 Mention and describe any two ethical responsibilities of a teacher towards learners
according to the SACE Code of Ethics. (4 marks) ...................................................................... 4
1.4 Critically evaluate Shulman’s assertion that teaching is “the most complex,
demanding, and frightening activity our species has invented” using examples from
the South African school context. (10 marks) .............................................................................. 5
1.5 Apply the DATA model to reflect on a lesson where learners misunderstood key
concepts. Use all four stages. (10 marks) ..................................................................................... 6
QUESTION 2 .............................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1.1 Which learning theory does the picture represent? (2 marks) ...................................... 7
2.1.2 Which pedagogy/teaching model does the picture present? (1 mark) ........................ 7
2.1.3 Justify your answer to 2.1.2 above by giving at least FOUR reasons. (8 marks) ..... 7
2.1.4 As a teacher, how can you turn the situation depicted above around in your
classroom? Briefly discuss three things that you will do. (6 marks) ..................................... 8
2.1.5 What do you understand as the purpose of critical education theory, and how can
you, as a teacher, implement it in your classroom? Name three strategies you can
implement in class. (6 marks) ........................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Read the case study and answer the questions ................................................................... 9
2.2.1 Which pedagogy can you advise Mr Dlamini to adopt in this situation? (2 marks) . 9
2.2.2 What are the three changes that Mr. Dlamini can make to align his practices with
the pedagogy mentioned above? (6 marks) ................................................................................. 9
2.2.3 Advise Mr Dlamini about the importance of relational ethics. (2 marks) .................. 10
