PREVIEW
1.1.1 A Perspectives on teaching
and learning
Your mentor’s perspective on teaching and
learning will influence how he/she manages
the class, but also how he/she guides you and
interprets your observation of activities in the
class.
Do you know who your mentor is? His/her
experience will influence his/her teaching
philosophy and it will influence the guidance
the mentor gives you while observing.
Make an appointment with your mentor and
complete the following information after
speaking to him/her.
Training as a mentor: You can ask your
mentor about their experience and
training as a mentor, including who
provided the training and whether it was
formal or informal. You can also ask if they
are accredited by any relevant
organizations.
TPN2601 Expectations of the mentor:
expectations of the mentor might include
guidance and support in developing your
teaching skills, feedback on your lesson
Your
plans and teaching strategies, and help
with addressing any challenges or issues
ASSIGNMENT 50 2023
that arise in the classroom.
NATALIE FOXX
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, 1.2 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT OBSERVATION ACTIVITIES
You have now observed and reflected on the effect that the context has on the school and
teaching in the classroom.
In this section of the portfolio, you will observe different aspects of classroom management.
In the South African context, there are specific aspects that influence a teacher’s classroom
management. The teachers' backgrounds and their use of strategies to engage the learners is
very important for successful teaching and learning in every context.
The assessment criteria indicate important aspects you need to focus on in this section. Consider
the marks allocated to each activity.
Learning outcome
Identify varied strategies for effective classroom practice in ways that are appropriate for different
purposes and contexts.
Assessment criteria
On completion of section 2 of the portfolio, you must be able to:
Identify mentor and teacher perspectives that influence classroom management strategies in
this school context.
Identify policies that influence classroom management in the South African context.
Analyse curriculum policy documents for its impact on classroom practices in the South
African context.
Observe and analyse lessons taught by experienced teachers.
Reflect on effective teaching strategies.
Describe and reflect on aspects regarding effective classroom management in different
contexts.
Reflect critically on post-observation insights.
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1.1.1 A Perspectives on teaching
and learning
Your mentor’s perspective on teaching and
learning will influence how he/she manages
the class, but also how he/she guides you and
interprets your observation of activities in the
class.
Do you know who your mentor is? His/her
experience will influence his/her teaching
philosophy and it will influence the guidance
the mentor gives you while observing.
Make an appointment with your mentor and
complete the following information after
speaking to him/her.
Training as a mentor: You can ask your
mentor about their experience and
training as a mentor, including who
provided the training and whether it was
formal or informal. You can also ask if they
are accredited by any relevant
organizations.
TPN2601 Expectations of the mentor:
expectations of the mentor might include
guidance and support in developing your
teaching skills, feedback on your lesson
Your
plans and teaching strategies, and help
with addressing any challenges or issues
ASSIGNMENT 50 2023
that arise in the classroom.
NATALIE FOXX
0
, 1.2 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT OBSERVATION ACTIVITIES
You have now observed and reflected on the effect that the context has on the school and
teaching in the classroom.
In this section of the portfolio, you will observe different aspects of classroom management.
In the South African context, there are specific aspects that influence a teacher’s classroom
management. The teachers' backgrounds and their use of strategies to engage the learners is
very important for successful teaching and learning in every context.
The assessment criteria indicate important aspects you need to focus on in this section. Consider
the marks allocated to each activity.
Learning outcome
Identify varied strategies for effective classroom practice in ways that are appropriate for different
purposes and contexts.
Assessment criteria
On completion of section 2 of the portfolio, you must be able to:
Identify mentor and teacher perspectives that influence classroom management strategies in
this school context.
Identify policies that influence classroom management in the South African context.
Analyse curriculum policy documents for its impact on classroom practices in the South
African context.
Observe and analyse lessons taught by experienced teachers.
Reflect on effective teaching strategies.
Describe and reflect on aspects regarding effective classroom management in different
contexts.
Reflect critically on post-observation insights.
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