BTE2601

1.1 Shulman (2005:504) described classroom teaching as “perhaps the most complex, most challenging and most demanding and frightening activity our species has ever invented”. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? List five reasons and give practical examples to illustrate your answer on each statement. (10) Answer: I agree with Shulman's statement that classroom teaching is a highly complex, challenging, and demanding activity. • Diversity of Learners: Classrooms have students ...

QUESTION 1 1.1 a. My understanding of the Critical Education theory is that it is not just one theory, but a set of possibilities and views that stimulate ones actions. In the context of the classroom, these views, with regard to discipline, teaching methods and theories all have a bearing on how you teach. These actions are the building blocks to how you practice and in doing so the different approaches can be applied at your own discretion. b. Critical Education is the foundation for t...

QUESTION 1 1.1 a. My understanding of the Critical Education theory is that it is not just one theory, but a set of possibilities and views that stimulate ones actions. In the context of the classroom, these views, with regard to discipline, teaching methods and theories all have a bearing on how you teach. These actions are the building blocks to how you practice and in doing so the different approaches can be applied at your own discretion. b. Critical Education is the foundation for t...