UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION
MEMORANDUM
SDTECSY
January/February 2019
FET Subject Didactics Technology Subjects
Duration 2 Hours 100 Marks
Memorandum
QUESTION 1
1.1 List and explain the five steps necessary to develop a lesson plan. (SDTECSY pg 45) (10)
a) Step 1: Indicate the content, context, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Standards.
Copy this information from the Work Schedule for the particular grade.
It can also be obtained from CAPS or ATP for the subject.
b) Step 2: Develop activities and select teaching method.
Decide on how to teach the learning Outcomes and Assessment Standards indicated in step 1
and develop the activity that will facilitate the development of the skills, knowledge and values
in the particular grouping.
Thereafter, determine the most suitable teaching method for the activities and provide a
description of how the learners will engage in each activity.
Example of teaching methods, direct instruction, explaining, group discussion, practical,
questions and answer methods.
c) Step 3: Consider diversity.
Use various options available within each activity that will allow expanded opportunities to those
learners that require individual support.
The support provided must ultimately guide learners to develop the skills, knowledge and
values indicated in the grouping of Learning Outcomes and Assessment Standards.
d) Step 4: Review assessment and LTSM
Indicate the details of the assessment strategy and LTSM to be used in each activity.
e) Step 5: Allocate time
Give an indication of how much time will be spent on each activity in the Lesson Plan.
Example 1 hour Lesson topic (simple circuit components)
1.2 With reference to learning and teaching support material, discuss five kinds of resources that a
teacher can utilize in the planning of a Technological lesson. (SDTECSY pg 65) (10)
a) Publications,
Printed resources are viewed as primary resources for educators
Examples are textbooks, newspaper, magazines and periodicals.
b) Products,
These are used to enhance teaching and learning.
Examples are posters, models, charts, subject related videos, maps and photographs.
c) People,
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, This may involve experts coming to the classroom or even sitting with the educator to help plan
activities,
In case they cannot come to the classroom a video of them and their activities may be used.
Examples are experts in the field, civil engineers, colleagues’ parents or local community
members who can bring learning to the classroom.
d) Places,
Site visits (e.g. to building sites, industry, construction, buildings, existing structures, major civil
works) can be way of making learning relevant to real life.
Multimedia may be used in cases where it is impossible to visit the sites.
e) Electronic media,
Electronic media such as the internet and CD-ROMs may be used to great effect in addressing
the assessment standards of the different learning outcomes in subject.
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QUESTION 2
Plan a theory lesson for ay grade 8-12 (choose on grade) learners on a specific topic from your
specific technology subject syllabus with reference to the,
(Platinum Technology grade 164 page 165)
2.1 Topic of a lesson. (2)
Set up and draw electrical circuits.
2.2 Specific aims. (2)
Teacher learners how to set up four different circuits.
Educate learners about rules for building circuits.
2.3 Specific skills. (2)
Learners must know which action to take when there is troubleshooting.
Learners must be able to draw circuit diagram.
2.4 Learning activities that are appropriate. (5)
Teacher prepares lesson plan and presentation on the topic (Simple circuit component).
Teacher asks learners questions and give them class activity.
Learners listen to the teacher, take notes and do a practical demonstration.
2.5 Teaching methods necessary to facilitate learning. (5)
Explaining method, the teacher explains the content to learners.
Instructional method, teacher use various instructional strategies to ensure that learners
develop a deep understanding of the content.
Group discussion, to get learners share information, ideas and help each other
understand the topic.
Practical demonstrations, to get learners do a practical project.
Question and answer method, to assess if learners understand the lesson.
2.6 Teaching materials necessary to facilitate learning. (4)
Platinum technology grade 08 learner’s book and teacher’s guide.
Green board, duster and chalk.
Learner’s work books to write notes and assessment activities.
Resources, steel tape, rule tape, wood, cutting tools, carpenters pencil, screws, drilling tools
and nails.
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MEMORANDUM
SDTECSY
January/February 2019
FET Subject Didactics Technology Subjects
Duration 2 Hours 100 Marks
Memorandum
QUESTION 1
1.1 List and explain the five steps necessary to develop a lesson plan. (SDTECSY pg 45) (10)
a) Step 1: Indicate the content, context, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Standards.
Copy this information from the Work Schedule for the particular grade.
It can also be obtained from CAPS or ATP for the subject.
b) Step 2: Develop activities and select teaching method.
Decide on how to teach the learning Outcomes and Assessment Standards indicated in step 1
and develop the activity that will facilitate the development of the skills, knowledge and values
in the particular grouping.
Thereafter, determine the most suitable teaching method for the activities and provide a
description of how the learners will engage in each activity.
Example of teaching methods, direct instruction, explaining, group discussion, practical,
questions and answer methods.
c) Step 3: Consider diversity.
Use various options available within each activity that will allow expanded opportunities to those
learners that require individual support.
The support provided must ultimately guide learners to develop the skills, knowledge and
values indicated in the grouping of Learning Outcomes and Assessment Standards.
d) Step 4: Review assessment and LTSM
Indicate the details of the assessment strategy and LTSM to be used in each activity.
e) Step 5: Allocate time
Give an indication of how much time will be spent on each activity in the Lesson Plan.
Example 1 hour Lesson topic (simple circuit components)
1.2 With reference to learning and teaching support material, discuss five kinds of resources that a
teacher can utilize in the planning of a Technological lesson. (SDTECSY pg 65) (10)
a) Publications,
Printed resources are viewed as primary resources for educators
Examples are textbooks, newspaper, magazines and periodicals.
b) Products,
These are used to enhance teaching and learning.
Examples are posters, models, charts, subject related videos, maps and photographs.
c) People,
1
, This may involve experts coming to the classroom or even sitting with the educator to help plan
activities,
In case they cannot come to the classroom a video of them and their activities may be used.
Examples are experts in the field, civil engineers, colleagues’ parents or local community
members who can bring learning to the classroom.
d) Places,
Site visits (e.g. to building sites, industry, construction, buildings, existing structures, major civil
works) can be way of making learning relevant to real life.
Multimedia may be used in cases where it is impossible to visit the sites.
e) Electronic media,
Electronic media such as the internet and CD-ROMs may be used to great effect in addressing
the assessment standards of the different learning outcomes in subject.
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QUESTION 2
Plan a theory lesson for ay grade 8-12 (choose on grade) learners on a specific topic from your
specific technology subject syllabus with reference to the,
(Platinum Technology grade 164 page 165)
2.1 Topic of a lesson. (2)
Set up and draw electrical circuits.
2.2 Specific aims. (2)
Teacher learners how to set up four different circuits.
Educate learners about rules for building circuits.
2.3 Specific skills. (2)
Learners must know which action to take when there is troubleshooting.
Learners must be able to draw circuit diagram.
2.4 Learning activities that are appropriate. (5)
Teacher prepares lesson plan and presentation on the topic (Simple circuit component).
Teacher asks learners questions and give them class activity.
Learners listen to the teacher, take notes and do a practical demonstration.
2.5 Teaching methods necessary to facilitate learning. (5)
Explaining method, the teacher explains the content to learners.
Instructional method, teacher use various instructional strategies to ensure that learners
develop a deep understanding of the content.
Group discussion, to get learners share information, ideas and help each other
understand the topic.
Practical demonstrations, to get learners do a practical project.
Question and answer method, to assess if learners understand the lesson.
2.6 Teaching materials necessary to facilitate learning. (4)
Platinum technology grade 08 learner’s book and teacher’s guide.
Green board, duster and chalk.
Learner’s work books to write notes and assessment activities.
Resources, steel tape, rule tape, wood, cutting tools, carpenters pencil, screws, drilling tools
and nails.
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