BPT1501
ASSIGNMENT 2
SEMESTER 1
2024
This document contains questions and
answers for the following questions
1. What is a professional teach (1)
2. Read the given scenarios below and
indicate whether in each scenario the
teacher acted in a professional manner or
not? Give two reasons for each scenario to
support your stance.
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, BPT1501
Assignment 02
Semester 01 2024
Assignment 2: Lesson 2: The Teacher as a Professional
1. What is a professional teacher? (1)
A professional teacher is someone who is trained and qualified to instruct and educate students in a
particular subject or subjects. They must possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and understanding
of educational principles to effectively plan and deliver lessons, assess student progress, and create
a supportive and conducive learning environment. Professional teachers are committed to ongoing
professional development and are dedicated to the success and growth of their students. They also
adhere to ethical standards and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.
2. Read the given scenarios below and indicate whether in each scenario the teacher acted in a
professional manner or not? Give two reasons for each scenario to support your stance.
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Scenarion1
Mrs Karateka is a grade 7 maths teacher. Whatever the reason was, the teacher demonstrated
several defensive holds during the class. She even demonstrated how to perform a chokehold
using several of her students! Her demonstration was so effective that one of the students passed
out, but fortunately, the student did not sustain any permanent injuries.
This scenario depicts unprofessional behavior by the teacher.
1. Inappropriate demonstration: Mrs. Karateka should not have used defensive holds, especially a
chokehold, in a class setting, as it is not relevant to the subject matter and poses a safety risk to the
students.
2. Endangering student safety: By performing the chokehold on a student and causing them to pass
out, Mrs. Karateka put the student's physical well-being at risk, which is not in line with professional
conduct for a teacher.
Professional behavior:
1. Proper lesson delivery: Mrs. Karateka could have used appropriate teaching methods and
materials to engage students in learning rather than resorting to physical demonstrations.
ASSIGNMENT 2
SEMESTER 1
2024
This document contains questions and
answers for the following questions
1. What is a professional teach (1)
2. Read the given scenarios below and
indicate whether in each scenario the
teacher acted in a professional manner or
not? Give two reasons for each scenario to
support your stance.
(39)
, BPT1501
Assignment 02
Semester 01 2024
Assignment 2: Lesson 2: The Teacher as a Professional
1. What is a professional teacher? (1)
A professional teacher is someone who is trained and qualified to instruct and educate students in a
particular subject or subjects. They must possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and understanding
of educational principles to effectively plan and deliver lessons, assess student progress, and create
a supportive and conducive learning environment. Professional teachers are committed to ongoing
professional development and are dedicated to the success and growth of their students. They also
adhere to ethical standards and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.
2. Read the given scenarios below and indicate whether in each scenario the teacher acted in a
professional manner or not? Give two reasons for each scenario to support your stance.
(39)
Scenarion1
Mrs Karateka is a grade 7 maths teacher. Whatever the reason was, the teacher demonstrated
several defensive holds during the class. She even demonstrated how to perform a chokehold
using several of her students! Her demonstration was so effective that one of the students passed
out, but fortunately, the student did not sustain any permanent injuries.
This scenario depicts unprofessional behavior by the teacher.
1. Inappropriate demonstration: Mrs. Karateka should not have used defensive holds, especially a
chokehold, in a class setting, as it is not relevant to the subject matter and poses a safety risk to the
students.
2. Endangering student safety: By performing the chokehold on a student and causing them to pass
out, Mrs. Karateka put the student's physical well-being at risk, which is not in line with professional
conduct for a teacher.
Professional behavior:
1. Proper lesson delivery: Mrs. Karateka could have used appropriate teaching methods and
materials to engage students in learning rather than resorting to physical demonstrations.
