UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA)
College of Education — Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies
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ASSIGNMENT 50: PORTFOLIO
Teaching Practice 2 FET Phase (Grade 10–12) — Year Module 2026
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Module Code: TPS3704
Module Name: Teaching Practice 2: FET Phase
Assignment No.: 50 (Portfolio)
Student Name: Thandi Nomvula Mokoena
Student Number: 45892317
Subject: Economics (Grade 10–12)
School: Pretoria High School for Girls
TP Start Date: 17 February 2026
TP End Date: 20 March 2026
Year: 2026
,UNISA | TPS3704 — Portfolio 2026 Thandi N. Mokoena — 45892317
Contents
Subject Didactics Selection 4
Index Page 5
1 Section 1: Declaration Form 6
1.1 Declaration by Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2 Declaration by Mentor Teacher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3 Declaration by School Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Section 2: Mentor Teacher 7
2.1 Letter to Mentor Teacher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Mentor Teacher Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3 Section 3: School Context 10
3.1 A. Description of the School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2 B. Description of the Classroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.3 C. Description of the Learners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.4 D. Impact on Lesson Planning, Teaching, and Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.5 E. Description of the Mentor Teacher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.6 F. Personal Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.7 G. Other Experiences Influencing Teaching Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.8 H. Experience with UNISA Teaching Practice Arrangements . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4 Section 4: Placement Documents 13
5 Section 5: Independent Teaching Lesson 1 15
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6 Section 5: Independent Teaching Lesson 2 19
7 Section 5: Independent Teaching Lesson 3 23
8 Section 5: Independent Teaching Lesson 4 (External Supervision) 27
9 Section 6: Assessment of Independent Lesson Presentations 32
10 Section 7: External Supervisor’s Report 33
11 Section 8: Professional and Self-Reflection Journals 34
11.1 Week 1 Journal — 17–21 February 2026 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
11.2 Week 2 Journal — 24–28 February 2026 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
11.3 Week 3 Journal — 3–7 March 2026 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
11.4 Week 4 Journal — 10–14 March 2026 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
11.5 Week 5 Journal — 17–20 March 2026 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
12 Section 9: Daily Lessons Taught 39
13 Section 10: Attendance Register of Student Teacher 41
Marking Grid 44
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Subject Didactics Selection
Subject selected for TPS3704 (marked X):
□ Consumer Studies □ Hospitality Studies
□ Computer Applications Technology □ Information Technology
□ Life Sciences □ Geography
□ Life Orientation □ Mathematical Literacy
□ Mathematics □ History
□ Accounting □ Business Studies
X Economics □ Religion Studies
□ Physical Science □ Languages
Subject used for TPS3703: Business Studies
Student Name: Thandi Nomvula Mokoena
Student Number: 45892317
First day of TP: 17 February 2026
Last day of TP: 20 March 2026
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Index Page
No. Content Page
1 Declaration Page 4
2 Mentor Page 5
3 School Context 7
4 Placement Documents 10
5 Four Independent Teaching Lesson Plans and Evidence 12
6 Assessment of Independent Lesson Plans by Mentor 36
7 External Supervisor’s Report 38
8 Professional and Self-Reflection Journals 39
9 Daily Lessons Taught 49
10 Attendance Register of Student Teacher 51
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Section 1: Declaration Form
Declaration by Student
I, Thandi Nomvula Mokoena, student number 45892317, declare that all the work in this
portfolio is my own and that I completed 25 days of practical teaching.
Signature: Date: 20 March 2026
Declaration by Mentor Teacher
I, Mr Sipho Lungelo Radebe, declare that the abovementioned student completed her 25
days of practical teaching under my supervision.
Signature: Date: 20 March 2026
Declaration by School Principal
I, Ms Lindiwe Dlamini, declare that this student completed 25 full school days of supervised
practical teaching at Pretoria High School for Girls, 190 Government Avenue, Arcadia, Pre-
toria.
Signature: Date: 20 March 2026
OFFICIAL SCHOOL
STAMP
Pretoria High School for Girls
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Section 2: Mentor Teacher
Letter to Mentor Teacher
Dear Mentor,
Thank you for agreeing to support and guide this UNISA student. Only under the supervision
of experienced teachers can our students get acquainted with the realities of teaching. What
you do for this student will be invaluable in their preparation for the profession.
We would like to request the following from you:
• Make time once a week to discuss the student’s progress and the schedule for the follow-
ing week.
• Allow the student to observe all your lessons and write a short report on 25 of them.
• Assist the student in systematically working through the portfolio during the 25 days.
• Ensure the portfolio is completed in full, including all attachments, by the end of the 25
days.
• Assist with lesson preparation and provide feedback after every lesson presented.
• Assess four independent lessons and provide written feedback on each.
• Write a short report on the student’s behaviour and professional conduct below.
• Include your contact details in case we need to reach you.
You can phone Dr TM Aphane at 012 433 4778 or e-mail .
Mentor Teacher Report
Report on: Thandi Nomvula Mokoena (45892317)
Title: Mr Surname: Radebe Name: Sipho Lungelo
School contact: 012 344 1100 E-mail:
Qualifications: B.Ed. (UP), PGCE Economics and Business Studies (UP, 2011)
Teaching experience: 14 years Students mentored: 6
Mentor training: Two school-based mentor orientation workshops (Tshwane District,
2019 and 2023). Not formally accredited.
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College of Education — Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies
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ASSIGNMENT 50: PORTFOLIO
Teaching Practice 2 FET Phase (Grade 10–12) — Year Module 2026
⋄
Module Code: TPS3704
Module Name: Teaching Practice 2: FET Phase
Assignment No.: 50 (Portfolio)
Student Name: Thandi Nomvula Mokoena
Student Number: 45892317
Subject: Economics (Grade 10–12)
School: Pretoria High School for Girls
TP Start Date: 17 February 2026
TP End Date: 20 March 2026
Year: 2026
,UNISA | TPS3704 — Portfolio 2026 Thandi N. Mokoena — 45892317
Contents
Subject Didactics Selection 4
Index Page 5
1 Section 1: Declaration Form 6
1.1 Declaration by Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2 Declaration by Mentor Teacher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3 Declaration by School Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Section 2: Mentor Teacher 7
2.1 Letter to Mentor Teacher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Mentor Teacher Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3 Section 3: School Context 10
3.1 A. Description of the School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2 B. Description of the Classroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.3 C. Description of the Learners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.4 D. Impact on Lesson Planning, Teaching, and Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.5 E. Description of the Mentor Teacher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.6 F. Personal Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.7 G. Other Experiences Influencing Teaching Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.8 H. Experience with UNISA Teaching Practice Arrangements . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4 Section 4: Placement Documents 13
5 Section 5: Independent Teaching Lesson 1 15
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6 Section 5: Independent Teaching Lesson 2 19
7 Section 5: Independent Teaching Lesson 3 23
8 Section 5: Independent Teaching Lesson 4 (External Supervision) 27
9 Section 6: Assessment of Independent Lesson Presentations 32
10 Section 7: External Supervisor’s Report 33
11 Section 8: Professional and Self-Reflection Journals 34
11.1 Week 1 Journal — 17–21 February 2026 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
11.2 Week 2 Journal — 24–28 February 2026 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
11.3 Week 3 Journal — 3–7 March 2026 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
11.4 Week 4 Journal — 10–14 March 2026 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
11.5 Week 5 Journal — 17–20 March 2026 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
12 Section 9: Daily Lessons Taught 39
13 Section 10: Attendance Register of Student Teacher 41
Marking Grid 44
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Subject Didactics Selection
Subject selected for TPS3704 (marked X):
□ Consumer Studies □ Hospitality Studies
□ Computer Applications Technology □ Information Technology
□ Life Sciences □ Geography
□ Life Orientation □ Mathematical Literacy
□ Mathematics □ History
□ Accounting □ Business Studies
X Economics □ Religion Studies
□ Physical Science □ Languages
Subject used for TPS3703: Business Studies
Student Name: Thandi Nomvula Mokoena
Student Number: 45892317
First day of TP: 17 February 2026
Last day of TP: 20 March 2026
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Index Page
No. Content Page
1 Declaration Page 4
2 Mentor Page 5
3 School Context 7
4 Placement Documents 10
5 Four Independent Teaching Lesson Plans and Evidence 12
6 Assessment of Independent Lesson Plans by Mentor 36
7 External Supervisor’s Report 38
8 Professional and Self-Reflection Journals 39
9 Daily Lessons Taught 49
10 Attendance Register of Student Teacher 51
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Section 1: Declaration Form
Declaration by Student
I, Thandi Nomvula Mokoena, student number 45892317, declare that all the work in this
portfolio is my own and that I completed 25 days of practical teaching.
Signature: Date: 20 March 2026
Declaration by Mentor Teacher
I, Mr Sipho Lungelo Radebe, declare that the abovementioned student completed her 25
days of practical teaching under my supervision.
Signature: Date: 20 March 2026
Declaration by School Principal
I, Ms Lindiwe Dlamini, declare that this student completed 25 full school days of supervised
practical teaching at Pretoria High School for Girls, 190 Government Avenue, Arcadia, Pre-
toria.
Signature: Date: 20 March 2026
OFFICIAL SCHOOL
STAMP
Pretoria High School for Girls
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Section 2: Mentor Teacher
Letter to Mentor Teacher
Dear Mentor,
Thank you for agreeing to support and guide this UNISA student. Only under the supervision
of experienced teachers can our students get acquainted with the realities of teaching. What
you do for this student will be invaluable in their preparation for the profession.
We would like to request the following from you:
• Make time once a week to discuss the student’s progress and the schedule for the follow-
ing week.
• Allow the student to observe all your lessons and write a short report on 25 of them.
• Assist the student in systematically working through the portfolio during the 25 days.
• Ensure the portfolio is completed in full, including all attachments, by the end of the 25
days.
• Assist with lesson preparation and provide feedback after every lesson presented.
• Assess four independent lessons and provide written feedback on each.
• Write a short report on the student’s behaviour and professional conduct below.
• Include your contact details in case we need to reach you.
You can phone Dr TM Aphane at 012 433 4778 or e-mail .
Mentor Teacher Report
Report on: Thandi Nomvula Mokoena (45892317)
Title: Mr Surname: Radebe Name: Sipho Lungelo
School contact: 012 344 1100 E-mail:
Qualifications: B.Ed. (UP), PGCE Economics and Business Studies (UP, 2011)
Teaching experience: 14 years Students mentored: 6
Mentor training: Two school-based mentor orientation workshops (Tshwane District,
2019 and 2023). Not formally accredited.
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