TMS3713 Portfolio 2023
Portfolio Task 1
In not more than 500 words, explain how you think Geography lessons can be made
appealing so that learners enjoy them more. You must provide at least four (4) well-
explained points to earn full marks. (40)
Portfolio Task 2
a) Approach a high school with a diversified learner population. Ask the school
representative for information regarding the gender, race, religion and home
language of learners. Present this information in four (4) separate graphs (any type
of graph). (40)
b) Indicate the challenges presented by the diversified learner population. (10)
c) Most importantly, you must now explain how you can overcome each of these
challenges (regarding classroom management, teaching, assessment and learner
behaviour) in the Geography classroom. (10)
d) Explain how the diversified learner population would influence classroom
management, teaching, assessment and learner behaviour. (10)
e) Indicate and explain in full the benefits that can be gained by having such a
diversified learner population. It is important to focus on how a diversified learner
population can be utilised to your benefit in the Geography classroom. (20)
f) You must now indicate how you would create a climate in which learners are free
to express their own worldview and can relate their own experiences and
background which would be valued and recognised in your diversified Geography
classroom. (10)
Portfolio Task 3
Draw your ideal Geography classroom with all the furniture, resources, media and
equipment that you would like to have (you must have at least 10 of these); and explain
how you would use each of the resources you have included in your drawing. (30)
Portfolio Task 4
Make a collage of 10 pictures that would depict the characteristics of an ideal
Geography teacher. Each picture must be accompanied by an explanation of why you
think it shows an ideal Geography teacher. (30)
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Portfolio Task 1
In not more than 500 words, explain how you think Geography lessons can be made
appealing so that learners enjoy them more. You must provide at least four (4) well-
explained points to earn full marks. (40)
Portfolio Task 2
a) Approach a high school with a diversified learner population. Ask the school
representative for information regarding the gender, race, religion and home
language of learners. Present this information in four (4) separate graphs (any type
of graph). (40)
b) Indicate the challenges presented by the diversified learner population. (10)
c) Most importantly, you must now explain how you can overcome each of these
challenges (regarding classroom management, teaching, assessment and learner
behaviour) in the Geography classroom. (10)
d) Explain how the diversified learner population would influence classroom
management, teaching, assessment and learner behaviour. (10)
e) Indicate and explain in full the benefits that can be gained by having such a
diversified learner population. It is important to focus on how a diversified learner
population can be utilised to your benefit in the Geography classroom. (20)
f) You must now indicate how you would create a climate in which learners are free
to express their own worldview and can relate their own experiences and
background which would be valued and recognised in your diversified Geography
classroom. (10)
Portfolio Task 3
Draw your ideal Geography classroom with all the furniture, resources, media and
equipment that you would like to have (you must have at least 10 of these); and explain
how you would use each of the resources you have included in your drawing. (30)
Portfolio Task 4
Make a collage of 10 pictures that would depict the characteristics of an ideal
Geography teacher. Each picture must be accompanied by an explanation of why you
think it shows an ideal Geography teacher. (30)
[200]
