BTE2601
ASSIGNMENT 2 2023
ASSIGNMENT 2 BTE2601 2023
, ASSIGNMENT 02: COMPULSORY
QUESTION 1
1.1. In your own words describe the following terms:
a) Rote Learning (2)
is the process of memorizing specific new items as they are encountered. The basic
idea is simple and easy to realize within a computer program: Each time a new and
useful piece of information is encountered, it is stored away for future use.
b) Pedagogical content knowledge (2)
The concept of Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) was developed by Lee
Shulman in the mid-1980s. He argued that, on top of subject knowledge and general
pedagogical skills, teachers must know how to teach topics in ways that learners can
understand.
c) Pedagogy (2)
A combination of the knowledge a teacher already has together with together with
the knowledge of teaching and along with subject matter (Subject knowledge or
syllabus). Teaching and assessment strategies knowledge.
d) Epistemologies (2)
Epistemology, or the theory of knowledge, is the branch of philosophy concerned
with knowledge. Epistemology is considered a major subfield of philosophy, along
with other major subfields such as ethics, logic, and metaphysics.
e) Empirical (2)
"Theory of knowledge" redirects here. For other uses, see Theory of knowledge
(disambiguation). "Epistemic" redirects here. For the alternative name for cognitive
science, see Epistemics. For the album, see Epistemology (album).
1.2. Shulman (2004:504) described classroom teaching as “perhaps the most
complex, most challenging and most demanding and frightening activity our
species has ever invented”. He claims good teaching combines knowledge of
different aspects. Name SEVEN knowledge bases that the teacher should
possess and briefly explain why it is important for a teacher to possess this
knowledge. (10)
Yes, I do agree as Shulman said. Below are the reasonsReferring to teachers who
strive to be good teachers, rather than reading from the textbook. This is because
teachers need to be open minded and accommodating learners to think out of the
ASSIGNMENT 2 2023
ASSIGNMENT 2 BTE2601 2023
, ASSIGNMENT 02: COMPULSORY
QUESTION 1
1.1. In your own words describe the following terms:
a) Rote Learning (2)
is the process of memorizing specific new items as they are encountered. The basic
idea is simple and easy to realize within a computer program: Each time a new and
useful piece of information is encountered, it is stored away for future use.
b) Pedagogical content knowledge (2)
The concept of Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) was developed by Lee
Shulman in the mid-1980s. He argued that, on top of subject knowledge and general
pedagogical skills, teachers must know how to teach topics in ways that learners can
understand.
c) Pedagogy (2)
A combination of the knowledge a teacher already has together with together with
the knowledge of teaching and along with subject matter (Subject knowledge or
syllabus). Teaching and assessment strategies knowledge.
d) Epistemologies (2)
Epistemology, or the theory of knowledge, is the branch of philosophy concerned
with knowledge. Epistemology is considered a major subfield of philosophy, along
with other major subfields such as ethics, logic, and metaphysics.
e) Empirical (2)
"Theory of knowledge" redirects here. For other uses, see Theory of knowledge
(disambiguation). "Epistemic" redirects here. For the alternative name for cognitive
science, see Epistemics. For the album, see Epistemology (album).
1.2. Shulman (2004:504) described classroom teaching as “perhaps the most
complex, most challenging and most demanding and frightening activity our
species has ever invented”. He claims good teaching combines knowledge of
different aspects. Name SEVEN knowledge bases that the teacher should
possess and briefly explain why it is important for a teacher to possess this
knowledge. (10)
Yes, I do agree as Shulman said. Below are the reasonsReferring to teachers who
strive to be good teachers, rather than reading from the textbook. This is because
teachers need to be open minded and accommodating learners to think out of the
