HED4802 Portfolio
(COMPLETE
ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE
16 January 2026
USER
[Email address]
,HED4802 Portfolio (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 16 January 2026
Comprehensive-ness and accuracy Includes major definitions and
perspectives on curriculum. All information is accurate and free from errors.
Includes most major definitions and perspectives on curriculum
Most information is accurate, with few errors. Includes some major
definitions and perspectives on curriculum. Some information is accurate but
contains several errors. Includes few or no major definitions and perspectives
on curriculum. Information is mostly inaccurate, with many errors.
Only a few words included Criteria Excellent (10 marks) Good (8 marks)
Satisfactory (6 marks) Needs Improvement (4 marks) Largely incomplete or
minimally completed (2 marks) 0 (Not attempted/not done or copied directly
from another source) Organisation, clarity, and readability Graphic is
logically organised and very easy to read. Graphic is mostly organised and
easy to read. Graphic has some organisation, but is a little difficult to read
Graphic is poorly organised and difficult to read. No graphic included, only
words Comprehensive-ness and accuracy Includes major definitions and
perspectives on curriculum.
All information is accurate and free from errors. Includes most major
definitions and perspectives on curriculum. Most information is accurate,
with few errors. Includes some major definitions and perspectives on
curriculum. Some information is accurate but contains several errors.
Includes few or no major definitions and perspectives on curriculum.
Information is mostly inaccurate, with many errors. Only a few words
included Criteria Excellent (10 marks) Good (8 marks) Satisfactory (6 marks)
Needs Improvement (4 marks) Largely incomplete or minimally completed (2
marks) 0 (Not attempted/not done or copied directly from another source)
Organisation, clarity, and readability Graphic is logically organised and very
easy to read.
Graphic is mostly organised and easy to read. Graphic has some
organisation, but is a little difficult to read Graphic is poorly organised and
difficult to read. No graphic included, only words Causes of the problem
(according to… 3 different sources) Curriculum problems are related to
curriculum content, curriculum coverage, teaching methods, teaching
resources, assessment - not learner behaviour, parental involvement.
1. List 5 curriculum problems you are experiencing in your teaching/lecturing
2. In a table format complete the following: E.g. according to me… E.g.
according to the principal… E.g. according to Copilot … E.g. according to Du
Preez & Reddy (2025) … Possible solution to the problem (according to … 3
different sources) Problem 2 The second problem I encounter is … Causes of
the problem (according to … 3 different sources) Possible solution to the
problem (according to… 3 different sources) Problem 3 The third problem I
, encounter is … Causes of the problem (according to … 3 different sources)
Possible solution to the problem (according to 3 different sources) Problem 4
The fourth problem I encounter is … Causes of the problem (according to 3
different sources) Possible solution to the problem (according to 3 different
sources) Problem 5 The fifth problem I encounter is … Causes of the problem
(according to 3 different sources) Possible solution to the problem (according
to 3 different sources) Rubric for marking Criteria Excellent 10 Good 8
Adequate 6 Limited 4 Not completed/incorrect Identification of problems (10
marks) Clearly and specifically describes 5 real, relevant classroom
problems. 4 problems clearly described; 1 vague/less relevant. 3 problems
well described; others vague. Fewer than 3 problems, Your letter must
include the following elements: • Introduction: Introduce yourself as a
concerned Honours student and explain the purpose of your letter. • Current
challenges: Identify the key challenges that you have experienced that
novice teachers face in the classroom (e.g., classroom management, diverse
learner needs, lack of real-world teaching experience). • Suggested
curriculum adjustments: Propose specific adjustments or additions to the
current teacher education curriculum. • Support from research: Integrate
current research that supports the need for these adjustments. Provide
references to studies or literature to back up your suggestions. • Benefits for
novice teachers and the school system: Highlight how these adjustments will
help future teachers better navigate the challenges of the classroom and
improve their effectiveness. • Conclusion: End with an invitation to discuss
the proposal further and express gratitude for their consideration.
vague/irrelevant. 0 Excellent 15 Good 12 Adequate 9 Limited 5 Not
completed/incorrect 0 Causes Supported by Sources (15 marks) For each
problem, provides at least 3 credible, varied sources that deeply explain
causes. Critical engagement evident. 2–3 sources per problem, mostly
credible and relevant, some detail. 1–2 sources per problem, limited
credibility/relevance, superficial explanation. Few/no sources; little
explanation of causes. Repetitive causes 0 Solutions Supported by Sources
(15 marks) Each solution linked to at least 3 different sources. Solutions are
innovative, realistic, and grounded in curriculum/teaching theory. Most
solutions linked to 2–3 sources, generally realistic and relevant. Some
solutions linked to limited sources Few/no sources; solutions unrealistic or
vague. Repetitive solutions 0 Comprehensive-ness and accuracy Includes
major definitions and perspectives on curriculum. All information is accurate
and free from errors. Includes most major definitions and perspectives on
curriculum. Most information is accurate, with few errors. Includes some
major definitions and perspectives on curriculum. Some information is
accurate but contains several errors. Includes few or no major definitions and
perspectives on curriculum. Information is mostly inaccurate, with many
errors. Only a few words included Criteria Excellent (10 marks) Compose a
formal letter to a university, urging them to adjust their undergraduate
teacher education curriculum, so that novice teachers are better prepared
(COMPLETE
ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE
16 January 2026
USER
[Email address]
,HED4802 Portfolio (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 16 January 2026
Comprehensive-ness and accuracy Includes major definitions and
perspectives on curriculum. All information is accurate and free from errors.
Includes most major definitions and perspectives on curriculum
Most information is accurate, with few errors. Includes some major
definitions and perspectives on curriculum. Some information is accurate but
contains several errors. Includes few or no major definitions and perspectives
on curriculum. Information is mostly inaccurate, with many errors.
Only a few words included Criteria Excellent (10 marks) Good (8 marks)
Satisfactory (6 marks) Needs Improvement (4 marks) Largely incomplete or
minimally completed (2 marks) 0 (Not attempted/not done or copied directly
from another source) Organisation, clarity, and readability Graphic is
logically organised and very easy to read. Graphic is mostly organised and
easy to read. Graphic has some organisation, but is a little difficult to read
Graphic is poorly organised and difficult to read. No graphic included, only
words Comprehensive-ness and accuracy Includes major definitions and
perspectives on curriculum.
All information is accurate and free from errors. Includes most major
definitions and perspectives on curriculum. Most information is accurate,
with few errors. Includes some major definitions and perspectives on
curriculum. Some information is accurate but contains several errors.
Includes few or no major definitions and perspectives on curriculum.
Information is mostly inaccurate, with many errors. Only a few words
included Criteria Excellent (10 marks) Good (8 marks) Satisfactory (6 marks)
Needs Improvement (4 marks) Largely incomplete or minimally completed (2
marks) 0 (Not attempted/not done or copied directly from another source)
Organisation, clarity, and readability Graphic is logically organised and very
easy to read.
Graphic is mostly organised and easy to read. Graphic has some
organisation, but is a little difficult to read Graphic is poorly organised and
difficult to read. No graphic included, only words Causes of the problem
(according to… 3 different sources) Curriculum problems are related to
curriculum content, curriculum coverage, teaching methods, teaching
resources, assessment - not learner behaviour, parental involvement.
1. List 5 curriculum problems you are experiencing in your teaching/lecturing
2. In a table format complete the following: E.g. according to me… E.g.
according to the principal… E.g. according to Copilot … E.g. according to Du
Preez & Reddy (2025) … Possible solution to the problem (according to … 3
different sources) Problem 2 The second problem I encounter is … Causes of
the problem (according to … 3 different sources) Possible solution to the
problem (according to… 3 different sources) Problem 3 The third problem I
, encounter is … Causes of the problem (according to … 3 different sources)
Possible solution to the problem (according to 3 different sources) Problem 4
The fourth problem I encounter is … Causes of the problem (according to 3
different sources) Possible solution to the problem (according to 3 different
sources) Problem 5 The fifth problem I encounter is … Causes of the problem
(according to 3 different sources) Possible solution to the problem (according
to 3 different sources) Rubric for marking Criteria Excellent 10 Good 8
Adequate 6 Limited 4 Not completed/incorrect Identification of problems (10
marks) Clearly and specifically describes 5 real, relevant classroom
problems. 4 problems clearly described; 1 vague/less relevant. 3 problems
well described; others vague. Fewer than 3 problems, Your letter must
include the following elements: • Introduction: Introduce yourself as a
concerned Honours student and explain the purpose of your letter. • Current
challenges: Identify the key challenges that you have experienced that
novice teachers face in the classroom (e.g., classroom management, diverse
learner needs, lack of real-world teaching experience). • Suggested
curriculum adjustments: Propose specific adjustments or additions to the
current teacher education curriculum. • Support from research: Integrate
current research that supports the need for these adjustments. Provide
references to studies or literature to back up your suggestions. • Benefits for
novice teachers and the school system: Highlight how these adjustments will
help future teachers better navigate the challenges of the classroom and
improve their effectiveness. • Conclusion: End with an invitation to discuss
the proposal further and express gratitude for their consideration.
vague/irrelevant. 0 Excellent 15 Good 12 Adequate 9 Limited 5 Not
completed/incorrect 0 Causes Supported by Sources (15 marks) For each
problem, provides at least 3 credible, varied sources that deeply explain
causes. Critical engagement evident. 2–3 sources per problem, mostly
credible and relevant, some detail. 1–2 sources per problem, limited
credibility/relevance, superficial explanation. Few/no sources; little
explanation of causes. Repetitive causes 0 Solutions Supported by Sources
(15 marks) Each solution linked to at least 3 different sources. Solutions are
innovative, realistic, and grounded in curriculum/teaching theory. Most
solutions linked to 2–3 sources, generally realistic and relevant. Some
solutions linked to limited sources Few/no sources; solutions unrealistic or
vague. Repetitive solutions 0 Comprehensive-ness and accuracy Includes
major definitions and perspectives on curriculum. All information is accurate
and free from errors. Includes most major definitions and perspectives on
curriculum. Most information is accurate, with few errors. Includes some
major definitions and perspectives on curriculum. Some information is
accurate but contains several errors. Includes few or no major definitions and
perspectives on curriculum. Information is mostly inaccurate, with many
errors. Only a few words included Criteria Excellent (10 marks) Compose a
formal letter to a university, urging them to adjust their undergraduate
teacher education curriculum, so that novice teachers are better prepared
