LEARNING UNIT 3: TEACHING AND LEARNING PHILOSOPHIES
3.1 OVERVIEW
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In Unit 2, we explored various concepts relating to professional teachers and discussed the attributes and challenges teachers face in the classroom
that make up the learning community in which teachers work. You will also learn to understand how community life impacts on the teacher and learn
THE STRUCTURE OF LEARNING UNIT 3
Before you learn more about the philosophies of teaching and learning, it is important to understand what makes up the teaching and learning comm
3.2 COMPONENTS THAT MAKE UP THE TEACHING AND LEARNING COMMUNITY
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No member of the learning community should work in isolation and be separated from the larger context. You will recall the seven roles we discusse
and work as a collective, share and exchange knowledge and wisdom about their profession. These members of the community must always be
organisation of which they are a part really function, how they function and their composition as well.
As the members of this community have been trained, continue to develop and acquire skills and are required to perform their work, they are regarde
using processes of inquiry, problem-solving and reflection upon their practice. The crucial element to a teaching and learning community is to work to
In the teaching and learning environment called a school, the principal and the school leadership team play a crucial role. They are expected to p
relationships between staff members and encourage them to learn and develop together for the benefit of their learners.
It is not only the responsibility of the head of the school and their team to provide leadership but also members of the teaching staff must be encour
team of professional learners. They may, for example, plan to design and develop the grade and/or phase curriculum as a team, thus creating a cohe
The ongoing assessment of learners, the curriculum and other initiatives in the school play a significant role in the teaching and learning undertak
encourage those experiencing challenges to ask for advice and learn from their colleagues. The school leadership should provide help and support th
See the images of "THE TEACHING AND LEARNING COMMUNITIES". Click on the link below and see the teaching and learning communities in action
http://www.google.co.za/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjwi7z5uq_UAhXIvRQKHeLNAlQQjRwIBw&u
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South A
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Care for Children, in a Creche in Knysna, helps prepare the children for primary school. Many come from underprivileged homes and therefore any he
LEARNING ACTIVITY 3.1 - NOT FOR SUBMISSION
, Copyrighted Material - subject to fair use exception
In order to understand the context and background of your learners, as teachers you need to explore the components that make your teaching and le
STAGE 1: Pre-Reading
2. Spend 5 minutes brainstorming what you think are the different components that make up the teaching and learning community. Secondly, thin
4. On the basis of your brainstorm, formulate some questions that you hope the Readings below will help to answer.
STAGE 2: Reading Stage
1. Click on the links below and read through the documents to help you understand more about the components of the community of teaching and le
2. If the document does not open, go to the additional resources and find the related documents for reading. Highlight important points, make notes
Components of Teaching and Learning: https://www.k12blueprint.com/sites/default/files/Components-of-a-Successful-PLC.pdf
Teacher and Teaching: http://www.cde.org.za/wpcontent/uploads/2014/10/Teachers%20teaching%20and%20learner%20performance%20in%
STAGE 3: Post Reading
3.1 Organize what you have learned in the readings in the form of a mind map or table and write one (1) or two (2) statements about the readings. Ke
The picture below is meant to help you to search for more ideas about learning communities collaborating, sharing ideas and learning from each oth
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/education-building-blocks/teacher-education/quality-teacher-training-in-africa/
3.3 FACTORS THAT IMPACT ON THE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN SCHOOL COMMUNITIES
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Many schools in South Africa, both urban and rural schools, are beset by a whole host of challenges and dilemmas. On many occasions, you will
environment. This may pose a huge challenge to you and your community of your profession. In essence you have a responsibility to deal with the v
and school managers are forced to deal with a variety of challenges on a daily basis. As a teacher you will have to learn to address the complex issue
http://www.google.co.za/imgres?hl=en&sa=X&biw=1093&bih=514&tbm=isch&prmd=imvnsu&tbnid=C0MLWyvlz7blSM:&imgrefurl=http://www.globalgivin
centre/&docid=3VoY5e84Hx00mM&imgurl=http://cloud.globalgiving.org/pfil/11125/pict_grid7.jpg&w=540&h=360&ei=C_JlULDYN4bOhAfx1oEQ&zo
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The picture indicates poverty where families are headed by children, single parents and grandparents. These families have to get along without food
Smoking is a form of drug. Any form of drug/smoking is not allowed in schools. Smoking is an illegal substance and affects teaching and learning.
http://www.google.co.za/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjR29uD1bbUAhWBbBoKHdlsDRkQjRwIBw&
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Girls walk to school in Zambezia Province, Mozambique.
LEARNING ACTIVITY 3.2 - NOT FOR SUBMISSION
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Before you get on with your readings, you first need to do the activity below. This activity is divided into three stages:
STAGE 1: Pre-Reading
2. Spend 5 minutes brainstorming what you think are the factors that impact on teaching and learning in your community. Secondly, think about w
4. Based on your brainstorm, formulate some questions that you hope the video below will help to answer.
3.1 OVERVIEW
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In Unit 2, we explored various concepts relating to professional teachers and discussed the attributes and challenges teachers face in the classroom
that make up the learning community in which teachers work. You will also learn to understand how community life impacts on the teacher and learn
THE STRUCTURE OF LEARNING UNIT 3
Before you learn more about the philosophies of teaching and learning, it is important to understand what makes up the teaching and learning comm
3.2 COMPONENTS THAT MAKE UP THE TEACHING AND LEARNING COMMUNITY
Copyrighted Material - subject to fair use exception
No member of the learning community should work in isolation and be separated from the larger context. You will recall the seven roles we discusse
and work as a collective, share and exchange knowledge and wisdom about their profession. These members of the community must always be
organisation of which they are a part really function, how they function and their composition as well.
As the members of this community have been trained, continue to develop and acquire skills and are required to perform their work, they are regarde
using processes of inquiry, problem-solving and reflection upon their practice. The crucial element to a teaching and learning community is to work to
In the teaching and learning environment called a school, the principal and the school leadership team play a crucial role. They are expected to p
relationships between staff members and encourage them to learn and develop together for the benefit of their learners.
It is not only the responsibility of the head of the school and their team to provide leadership but also members of the teaching staff must be encour
team of professional learners. They may, for example, plan to design and develop the grade and/or phase curriculum as a team, thus creating a cohe
The ongoing assessment of learners, the curriculum and other initiatives in the school play a significant role in the teaching and learning undertak
encourage those experiencing challenges to ask for advice and learn from their colleagues. The school leadership should provide help and support th
See the images of "THE TEACHING AND LEARNING COMMUNITIES". Click on the link below and see the teaching and learning communities in action
http://www.google.co.za/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjwi7z5uq_UAhXIvRQKHeLNAlQQjRwIBw&u
http://www.google.co.za/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjp-5Ku0bbUAhVCXRoKHXOnCxIQjRwIBw&
South A
http://www.google.co.za/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiVuYrkva_UAhVJVRQKHa2eB-AQjRwIBw&
Care for Children, in a Creche in Knysna, helps prepare the children for primary school. Many come from underprivileged homes and therefore any he
LEARNING ACTIVITY 3.1 - NOT FOR SUBMISSION
, Copyrighted Material - subject to fair use exception
In order to understand the context and background of your learners, as teachers you need to explore the components that make your teaching and le
STAGE 1: Pre-Reading
2. Spend 5 minutes brainstorming what you think are the different components that make up the teaching and learning community. Secondly, thin
4. On the basis of your brainstorm, formulate some questions that you hope the Readings below will help to answer.
STAGE 2: Reading Stage
1. Click on the links below and read through the documents to help you understand more about the components of the community of teaching and le
2. If the document does not open, go to the additional resources and find the related documents for reading. Highlight important points, make notes
Components of Teaching and Learning: https://www.k12blueprint.com/sites/default/files/Components-of-a-Successful-PLC.pdf
Teacher and Teaching: http://www.cde.org.za/wpcontent/uploads/2014/10/Teachers%20teaching%20and%20learner%20performance%20in%
STAGE 3: Post Reading
3.1 Organize what you have learned in the readings in the form of a mind map or table and write one (1) or two (2) statements about the readings. Ke
The picture below is meant to help you to search for more ideas about learning communities collaborating, sharing ideas and learning from each oth
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/education-building-blocks/teacher-education/quality-teacher-training-in-africa/
3.3 FACTORS THAT IMPACT ON THE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN SCHOOL COMMUNITIES
Copyrighted Material - subject to fair use exception
Many schools in South Africa, both urban and rural schools, are beset by a whole host of challenges and dilemmas. On many occasions, you will
environment. This may pose a huge challenge to you and your community of your profession. In essence you have a responsibility to deal with the v
and school managers are forced to deal with a variety of challenges on a daily basis. As a teacher you will have to learn to address the complex issue
http://www.google.co.za/imgres?hl=en&sa=X&biw=1093&bih=514&tbm=isch&prmd=imvnsu&tbnid=C0MLWyvlz7blSM:&imgrefurl=http://www.globalgivin
centre/&docid=3VoY5e84Hx00mM&imgurl=http://cloud.globalgiving.org/pfil/11125/pict_grid7.jpg&w=540&h=360&ei=C_JlULDYN4bOhAfx1oEQ&zo
http://www.google.co.za/imgres?start=159&hl=en&biw=1093&bih=514&tbm=isch&tbnid=DRXZfIEUIIl09M:&imgrefurl=http://greatphotoshop.photosh
Langa-Family-portait-in-hut-within-the-langa-township21.jpg&w=750&h=500&ei=k_ZlUO_gNdGzhAeN-4HgAg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=340&vpy=97&du
http://www.google.co.za/imgres?start=157&hl=en&sa=X&biw=1093&bih=514&tbm=isch&prmd=imvnsu&tbnid=FthIVD8VYGQA_M:&imgrefurl=http://
content/uploads/2009/05/granchildthree.jpg&w=320&h=252&ei=ofJlUNTNLsXRhAfGw4GAAQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=800&vpy=104&dur=427&hovh
The picture indicates poverty where families are headed by children, single parents and grandparents. These families have to get along without food
Smoking is a form of drug. Any form of drug/smoking is not allowed in schools. Smoking is an illegal substance and affects teaching and learning.
http://www.google.co.za/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjR29uD1bbUAhWBbBoKHdlsDRkQjRwIBw&
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Girls walk to school in Zambezia Province, Mozambique.
LEARNING ACTIVITY 3.2 - NOT FOR SUBMISSION
Copyrighted Material - subject to fair use exception
Before you get on with your readings, you first need to do the activity below. This activity is divided into three stages:
STAGE 1: Pre-Reading
2. Spend 5 minutes brainstorming what you think are the factors that impact on teaching and learning in your community. Secondly, think about w
4. Based on your brainstorm, formulate some questions that you hope the video below will help to answer.
