,PSC1501 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
2025 - DUE 31 July 2025; 100% TRUSTED
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QUESTION 1 Question 1.1 [20 marks] Science educators widely
agree that practical work enhances learning in meaningful ways.
a) List four main reasons why practical science is encouraged in
the classroom. b) For each reason, provide a short explanation
and describe one classroom situation where it applies. [4 marks
for listing reasons; 4 × 4 = 16 marks for explanations and
examples] 1.1 Explain four reasons why science teachers
include practical activities in their lessons. For each reason,
describe one example of a classroom activity that supports it. (4
reasons x 5 marks each = 20) 1.2 Discuss five possible reasons
why teachers might choose not to include practical work in
science classrooms. Your reasons should reflect common
challenges in real school settings. Question 1.2 [10 marks] Not
all teachers include practical work in their lessons. Identify and
explain five challenges or limitations that prevent teachers from
doing so. [5 × 2 marks = 10 marks] Question 1.3 [10 marks] a)
Explain why developing practical skills is important in everyday
life. b) Provide examples of how you would help learners
develop the following skills through classroom science
activities: Observing Measuring Comparing Grouping/classifying
[2 marks for value of skills; 4 × 2 = 8 marks for examples]
SECTION B: Scientific Thinking and Inquiry-Based Learning
, [Total: 30 marks] Question 2.1 [10 marks] Describe how you
would explain the concept of “the scientific way of thinking” to
someone with no background in science. Use clear, simple
language and practical examples. Question 2.2 [10 marks]
Inquiry-based learning is gaining popularity around the world.
a) Define what inquiry-based pedagogy means. b) Do you
believe it plays a valuable role in science education? Explain
your answer with examples from the classroom. [2 marks for
definition; 8 marks for opinion with justification] 2.1 Imagine
explaining the scientific learning process to someone who has
never studied science before. Write a short, simple explanation
that includes how it helps learners think scientifically. (10
marks) 2.2 Inquiry-based learning is becoming more popular in
science teaching. Do you think this method improves how
learners understand science through practical work? Write a
short argument explaining your answer and support it with at
least two examples. (10 marks) 2.3 Define the following
concepts using your own words. Also, indicate the unit and
page number in your PSC1501 study guide where each concept
is explained: (Each = 4 marks: 3 for definition, 1 for reference)
2.3.1 Types of practical activities 2.3.2 Differences between
classroom and lab-based practicals 2.3.3 Equipment needed for
classroom-based science 2.3.4 How to ensure safety and
environmental care in practical lessons 2.3.5 The learners’ role
in packing up and maintaining equipment (5 × 4 marks = 20
2025 - DUE 31 July 2025; 100% TRUSTED
Complete, trusted solutions and explanations.
QUESTION 1 Question 1.1 [20 marks] Science educators widely
agree that practical work enhances learning in meaningful ways.
a) List four main reasons why practical science is encouraged in
the classroom. b) For each reason, provide a short explanation
and describe one classroom situation where it applies. [4 marks
for listing reasons; 4 × 4 = 16 marks for explanations and
examples] 1.1 Explain four reasons why science teachers
include practical activities in their lessons. For each reason,
describe one example of a classroom activity that supports it. (4
reasons x 5 marks each = 20) 1.2 Discuss five possible reasons
why teachers might choose not to include practical work in
science classrooms. Your reasons should reflect common
challenges in real school settings. Question 1.2 [10 marks] Not
all teachers include practical work in their lessons. Identify and
explain five challenges or limitations that prevent teachers from
doing so. [5 × 2 marks = 10 marks] Question 1.3 [10 marks] a)
Explain why developing practical skills is important in everyday
life. b) Provide examples of how you would help learners
develop the following skills through classroom science
activities: Observing Measuring Comparing Grouping/classifying
[2 marks for value of skills; 4 × 2 = 8 marks for examples]
SECTION B: Scientific Thinking and Inquiry-Based Learning
, [Total: 30 marks] Question 2.1 [10 marks] Describe how you
would explain the concept of “the scientific way of thinking” to
someone with no background in science. Use clear, simple
language and practical examples. Question 2.2 [10 marks]
Inquiry-based learning is gaining popularity around the world.
a) Define what inquiry-based pedagogy means. b) Do you
believe it plays a valuable role in science education? Explain
your answer with examples from the classroom. [2 marks for
definition; 8 marks for opinion with justification] 2.1 Imagine
explaining the scientific learning process to someone who has
never studied science before. Write a short, simple explanation
that includes how it helps learners think scientifically. (10
marks) 2.2 Inquiry-based learning is becoming more popular in
science teaching. Do you think this method improves how
learners understand science through practical work? Write a
short argument explaining your answer and support it with at
least two examples. (10 marks) 2.3 Define the following
concepts using your own words. Also, indicate the unit and
page number in your PSC1501 study guide where each concept
is explained: (Each = 4 marks: 3 for definition, 1 for reference)
2.3.1 Types of practical activities 2.3.2 Differences between
classroom and lab-based practicals 2.3.3 Equipment needed for
classroom-based science 2.3.4 How to ensure safety and
environmental care in practical lessons 2.3.5 The learners’ role
in packing up and maintaining equipment (5 × 4 marks = 20
