TMN3705 Exam QUALITY ANSWERS 29 Oct 2024

QUESTION 1: Multiple choice questions In the following multiple-choice questions, only one answer is correct. Indicate the correct answer by writing down the corresponding letter next to the question number, e.g., 1.11 E. 1.1 In which South African school grades is Natural Science and Technology combined? A. Grade 1 to 3 B. Grade 4 to 6 C. Grade 7 to 9 D. Grade 10 to 12 (2) 1.2 Which of the following describes Technology? A. The study of historical events and societies B. The study of language and communication C. The study of the natural world through observation and experimentation D. The use of knowledge, skills and available resources to develop solutions that meet people’s daily needs and wants (2) 1.3 Which learning theory is associated with learners generating knowledge? A. Behaviourism B. Cognitivism C. Constructivism D. Humanism1.4 Which of the following knowledge bases is not a component of TPACK? A. Knowledge of content. B. Knowledge of learners C. Knowledge of technology D. Knowledge of pedagogy (2) 1.5 Which strand of Natural Sciences is most suitable for the discussion of structures in Technology, particularly those that support life, for example eggshells? A. Life and living B. Matter and materials C. Energy and change D. Planet Earth and beyond (2) 1.6 Natural Sciences and Technology teachers are expected to… A. create links between every concept of Natural Sciences and Technology B. teach Natural Sciences and Technology in isolation, in other words, without creating links between them C. create links where possible, as some concepts are more strongly3.1.2 Identify the level of the taxonomy assessed by this task. ‘Design a container that can hold powdery products like washing powder for household use’ (1) 3.1.3 Defend your answer to 3.1.2. (3) 3.2 Evaluate four (4) roles of teachers before, during and after a Natural Sciences and Technology lesson. (4) 3.3 Evaluate four (4) roles of learners in an ongoing Natural Science and Technology lesson. (4) [30] QUESTION 4 4.1 Describe what you consider to be the best way to teach Technology? (5) 4.2 Name and describe a learning theory that corresponds with the teaching of Technology described in question 4.1. (5) 4.3 Distinguish between learning outcomes and learning objectives and provide two (2) examples of each. (10)