ENC1501
ASSIGNMENT 3
PORTFOLIO ANSWERS
2025
ENC1501 ASSIGNMENT 3 PORTFOLIO
ANSWERS 2025
, ENC1501 Assessment 3
Portfolio
QUESTION 1 (20 marks)**
**1.1 Discuss the standards set by Aitchison, Dixon, Pretorius, Reed and Verbeek
(2018) for graduate teachers using your own words to show an understanding of the
requirements. (5)**
* **Key Idea:** This question is asking you to summarize the key competencies
graduate teachers should demonstrate when teaching a first additional language,
according to Aitchison et al. (2018). You MUST refer to the prescribed material.
* **Possible Points to Include:**
* **Language Proficiency:** Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the target
language (both receptive and productive skills - reading, listening, speaking, and
writing).
* **Language Awareness:** Understand how language works, including
grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, and be able to explain these concepts to
learners.
* **Pedagogical Knowledge:** Know various teaching methodologies and
strategies specific to FAL instruction, including how to differentiate instruction for
diverse learners. (Differentiation means adapting your teaching to meet the different
needs of learners)
* **Assessment Skills:** Be able to design and implement effective assessments
to monitor learner progress and provide feedback.
ASSIGNMENT 3
PORTFOLIO ANSWERS
2025
ENC1501 ASSIGNMENT 3 PORTFOLIO
ANSWERS 2025
, ENC1501 Assessment 3
Portfolio
QUESTION 1 (20 marks)**
**1.1 Discuss the standards set by Aitchison, Dixon, Pretorius, Reed and Verbeek
(2018) for graduate teachers using your own words to show an understanding of the
requirements. (5)**
* **Key Idea:** This question is asking you to summarize the key competencies
graduate teachers should demonstrate when teaching a first additional language,
according to Aitchison et al. (2018). You MUST refer to the prescribed material.
* **Possible Points to Include:**
* **Language Proficiency:** Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the target
language (both receptive and productive skills - reading, listening, speaking, and
writing).
* **Language Awareness:** Understand how language works, including
grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, and be able to explain these concepts to
learners.
* **Pedagogical Knowledge:** Know various teaching methodologies and
strategies specific to FAL instruction, including how to differentiate instruction for
diverse learners. (Differentiation means adapting your teaching to meet the different
needs of learners)
* **Assessment Skills:** Be able to design and implement effective assessments
to monitor learner progress and provide feedback.
