BTE2601 Assignment 2
(COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2024 (619951)
– DUE 21 June 2024
QUESTION 1
1.1. Define the following terms:
1.1.1. Pedagogy (2)
Pedagogy refers to the methods and practices of teaching, including the strategies and
techniques that educators use to facilitate learning. It encompasses the art and science
of education, focusing on how instruction is delivered and how students are engaged
and supported in their learning processes.
1.1.2. Pedagogical Content Knowledge (2)
Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) is the understanding that teachers have of how
to effectively teach specific content to students. It involves knowing not just the subject
matter but also the best ways to present it, taking into account students' prior
knowledge, misconceptions, and learning needs.
1.1.3. Epistemologies (2)
, Epistemologies are the theories or philosophies regarding the nature and scope of
knowledge, including how knowledge is acquired, constructed, and validated. Different
epistemological perspectives influence how education and learning are approached,
ranging from empiricism to constructivism.
1.1.4. Rote learning (2)
Rote learning is a memorization technique based on repetition, often without
understanding the underlying meaning or context. It involves committing information to
memory through repetition and recitation, often used for facts, formulas, and definitions.
1.1.5. Indigenous Knowledge Systems (2)
Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) refer to the traditional knowledge and practices
developed by indigenous communities over time. These systems are often holistic and
interconnected, encompassing various aspects of life, including agriculture, medicine,
education, and environmental management, and are passed down through generations.
QUESTION 2
2.1. Discuss three (3) advantages of critical education theory. [3x2] (6)
1. Empowerment of Learners: Critical education theory empowers students by
encouraging critical thinking and self-reflection, enabling them to question and
challenge societal norms, power structures, and inequalities.
2. Promotion of Social Justice: It promotes social justice by addressing and combating
issues such as racism, sexism, and classism in the education system, fostering a more
equitable and inclusive learning environment.
3. Development of Active Citizenship: Critical education theory cultivates active
citizenship by encouraging students to engage in democratic processes and take action
to improve their communities and society as a whole.
2.2. Construct your own teaching philosophy, which you will use in your teaching
practice. (5)
(COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2024 (619951)
– DUE 21 June 2024
QUESTION 1
1.1. Define the following terms:
1.1.1. Pedagogy (2)
Pedagogy refers to the methods and practices of teaching, including the strategies and
techniques that educators use to facilitate learning. It encompasses the art and science
of education, focusing on how instruction is delivered and how students are engaged
and supported in their learning processes.
1.1.2. Pedagogical Content Knowledge (2)
Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) is the understanding that teachers have of how
to effectively teach specific content to students. It involves knowing not just the subject
matter but also the best ways to present it, taking into account students' prior
knowledge, misconceptions, and learning needs.
1.1.3. Epistemologies (2)
, Epistemologies are the theories or philosophies regarding the nature and scope of
knowledge, including how knowledge is acquired, constructed, and validated. Different
epistemological perspectives influence how education and learning are approached,
ranging from empiricism to constructivism.
1.1.4. Rote learning (2)
Rote learning is a memorization technique based on repetition, often without
understanding the underlying meaning or context. It involves committing information to
memory through repetition and recitation, often used for facts, formulas, and definitions.
1.1.5. Indigenous Knowledge Systems (2)
Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) refer to the traditional knowledge and practices
developed by indigenous communities over time. These systems are often holistic and
interconnected, encompassing various aspects of life, including agriculture, medicine,
education, and environmental management, and are passed down through generations.
QUESTION 2
2.1. Discuss three (3) advantages of critical education theory. [3x2] (6)
1. Empowerment of Learners: Critical education theory empowers students by
encouraging critical thinking and self-reflection, enabling them to question and
challenge societal norms, power structures, and inequalities.
2. Promotion of Social Justice: It promotes social justice by addressing and combating
issues such as racism, sexism, and classism in the education system, fostering a more
equitable and inclusive learning environment.
3. Development of Active Citizenship: Critical education theory cultivates active
citizenship by encouraging students to engage in democratic processes and take action
to improve their communities and society as a whole.
2.2. Construct your own teaching philosophy, which you will use in your teaching
practice. (5)
