Pamela Govender
Student No: 62754327
Unique No: 629125
Assignment 02- BTE2601
Question 1
1.1. Critical theory is an idealistic approach to society that takes the social, historical
and ideological force in to consideration. It can provide different ways of thinking as
well as show the governing engagements in education that support our thoughts as
teachers. Critical theory is important to teachers as there is thoughtfulness when
planning lessons and the use of information that already exists can help explain
diverse problems that take place in different topics. It is also important as it
provides a source to both review and transform unequal systems that relate to
schooling and society. There are many advantages when implementing critical
theory. One of them is being exposed to various issues/topics, and the other
allowing alternate ways of thinking and teaching.
1.2. –core curriculum: is a set of courses and sections that are basic and important for
future classes
- Hidden curriculum: refers to the unofficial, and unintended lessons, values, and
perspectives that students learn in school.
- Official curriculum: knowledge and skills that teachers intentionally teach as per
requirements
- Subject based curriculum: curriculum is divided into subject areas, and there is
little flexibility for cross-curricular activity
- Learner-centred curriculum: learners choose what they want to learn and how
they wish to learn
1.3. Social theory is used to learn and understand social factors as well as the impact
of the social environment, their interactions and the ability to learn through
communication with other people. These assumptions are made as human beings
are social organisms and social learning strategies should be made use of when
teaching as knowledge is demonstrated through competence. Learning is a matter of
participating and active engagement with the world and it produces significance and
makes engagement with the world more meaningful.
, 1.4. –logical : mathematical
- Visual: spatial
- Verbal: linguistic
- Interpersonal: Interaction
- Bodily: kinaesthetic
Question 2
2.1. a) Pedagogical: refers to a teacher who is very well educated with the subject
content and syllabus.
b) Transformative teacher: consists of teaching more than what learners can learn from
textbooks. They go beyond the simple notion of teaching children what is expected from
the curriculum. These teachers help support learners to find meaning in life
c) Inclusive education: is a form of education that is implemented in all schools, as it
was introduced to accommodate personal, physical and learning differences within the
school premises. Meaning no learner should feel left out due to their uniqueness.
d) Reflective practice: It is a way of monitoring your activities and evaluating
performances.
e) Assessment rubric: A tool that is used to mark and grade a learners work against a
particular criteria
Question 3
3.1. Learners may not be able to relate as the cold fronts in Africa are not as bad as the
Canadian cold.
3.2. Educators will teach to assess rather than comprehend and apply the knowledge
learnt as it is not relevant to the stories that are in the context of Limpopo learners.
3.3. Local writers, researchers and authors will be disheartened as they will not be able
to profit from their artistic effort. African knowledge will seize to exist as young minds
learn and validate European and American knowledge.
3.4. Look for different and reasonably priced book suppliers from African soil. Make
enquiries about books and information that learners can relate to in correlation with
the context.
Student No: 62754327
Unique No: 629125
Assignment 02- BTE2601
Question 1
1.1. Critical theory is an idealistic approach to society that takes the social, historical
and ideological force in to consideration. It can provide different ways of thinking as
well as show the governing engagements in education that support our thoughts as
teachers. Critical theory is important to teachers as there is thoughtfulness when
planning lessons and the use of information that already exists can help explain
diverse problems that take place in different topics. It is also important as it
provides a source to both review and transform unequal systems that relate to
schooling and society. There are many advantages when implementing critical
theory. One of them is being exposed to various issues/topics, and the other
allowing alternate ways of thinking and teaching.
1.2. –core curriculum: is a set of courses and sections that are basic and important for
future classes
- Hidden curriculum: refers to the unofficial, and unintended lessons, values, and
perspectives that students learn in school.
- Official curriculum: knowledge and skills that teachers intentionally teach as per
requirements
- Subject based curriculum: curriculum is divided into subject areas, and there is
little flexibility for cross-curricular activity
- Learner-centred curriculum: learners choose what they want to learn and how
they wish to learn
1.3. Social theory is used to learn and understand social factors as well as the impact
of the social environment, their interactions and the ability to learn through
communication with other people. These assumptions are made as human beings
are social organisms and social learning strategies should be made use of when
teaching as knowledge is demonstrated through competence. Learning is a matter of
participating and active engagement with the world and it produces significance and
makes engagement with the world more meaningful.
, 1.4. –logical : mathematical
- Visual: spatial
- Verbal: linguistic
- Interpersonal: Interaction
- Bodily: kinaesthetic
Question 2
2.1. a) Pedagogical: refers to a teacher who is very well educated with the subject
content and syllabus.
b) Transformative teacher: consists of teaching more than what learners can learn from
textbooks. They go beyond the simple notion of teaching children what is expected from
the curriculum. These teachers help support learners to find meaning in life
c) Inclusive education: is a form of education that is implemented in all schools, as it
was introduced to accommodate personal, physical and learning differences within the
school premises. Meaning no learner should feel left out due to their uniqueness.
d) Reflective practice: It is a way of monitoring your activities and evaluating
performances.
e) Assessment rubric: A tool that is used to mark and grade a learners work against a
particular criteria
Question 3
3.1. Learners may not be able to relate as the cold fronts in Africa are not as bad as the
Canadian cold.
3.2. Educators will teach to assess rather than comprehend and apply the knowledge
learnt as it is not relevant to the stories that are in the context of Limpopo learners.
3.3. Local writers, researchers and authors will be disheartened as they will not be able
to profit from their artistic effort. African knowledge will seize to exist as young minds
learn and validate European and American knowledge.
3.4. Look for different and reasonably priced book suppliers from African soil. Make
enquiries about books and information that learners can relate to in correlation with
the context.
