,Contents
• Short Biography……………………………………………………...………………….3
• Teaching Statement……………………………………………………………………..3
• Reflection on ISC3701 Experience………………………………….…………………3
1. Feedback……………………………………………………….………………..4
2. Communication……………………………………………….…………………4
3. Student Support…………………………………………….………………….. 4
4. Online Learning Experience………………………………………..………… 5
• Conclusion………………………………………………………………………..……….5
• Lesson Plan (Part C, 2.1)…………………………………………………….………….5
5. Learning Outcomes / Objectives…………………………………….……………....5
6. Curriculum Links………………………………………………………………….……6
7. Resources………………………………………………………… ……...…………..7
8. Teaching Methods / Approaches……………………………………………………..8
9. Lesson Presentation (Steps)………………………………………………………….9
10. Assessment…………………………………………………………………………..10
11. Differentiation…………………………………………………………………………11
12. Reflection (for Teacher after the lesson)…………………………………………..12
• Part C, 2.2 — Lesson Presentation & Reflection……………………………………..12
13. Supporting Learners During Presentation (10 marks)…………………………...12
14. Educational Technology and Teaching Theories (10 marks)……………………13
15. AI Tools and Their Application (10 marks)………………………………………...14
• References
, Short Biography
My name is [Insert Name], and I am a dedicated student-teacher currently completing the
ISC3701 module as part of my journey in education studies. My academic background has
equipped me with a solid theoretical foundation in curriculum development, pedagogy, and
educational psychology, while my teaching practice has allowed me to translate this
knowledge into meaningful classroom engagement. I come from a background where
education has always been seen as a tool for empowerment and social mobility, and this
personal history strongly influences my teaching philosophy. I aspire to become not only a
subject expert but also a facilitator of learning who inspires students to think critically,
collaborate meaningfully, and apply knowledge to real-world contexts. My long-term goal is to
contribute to inclusive, technology-enhanced, and transformative education in South Africa.
Teaching Statement
I believe teaching is not merely the transmission of knowledge but a dynamic process of co-
constructing understanding with learners. At the heart of my teaching philosophy is the
principle of learner-centeredness, where students are seen as active participants in shaping
their own learning journeys. I am committed to applying Vygotsky’s theory of the Zone of
Proximal Development (ZPD) by scaffolding learning tasks so that students progress from
guided support to independent mastery. Furthermore, I align my approach with constructivist
pedagogy, which emphasizes the value of prior knowledge, collaboration, and problem-based
learning.
I see my role as a teacher as threefold: facilitator, motivator, and lifelong learner. As a
facilitator, I aim to create safe, inclusive, and stimulating environments that allow learners to
explore, question, and apply knowledge. As a motivator, I strive to inspire learners to develop
resilience and intrinsic motivation. Finally, as a lifelong learner, I continuously reflect on my
teaching practices, adapt to evolving educational contexts, and embrace technological
innovations to enhance learning outcomes.
Reflection on ISC3701 Experience
The ISC3701 module has been instrumental in shaping both my theoretical grounding and
practical outlook on teaching and learning. It provided me with opportunities to critically reflect
on key aspects such as feedback, communication, student support, and online learning, all of
which are integral to effective pedagogy. This reflection has not only deepened my self-
• Short Biography……………………………………………………...………………….3
• Teaching Statement……………………………………………………………………..3
• Reflection on ISC3701 Experience………………………………….…………………3
1. Feedback……………………………………………………….………………..4
2. Communication……………………………………………….…………………4
3. Student Support…………………………………………….………………….. 4
4. Online Learning Experience………………………………………..………… 5
• Conclusion………………………………………………………………………..……….5
• Lesson Plan (Part C, 2.1)…………………………………………………….………….5
5. Learning Outcomes / Objectives…………………………………….……………....5
6. Curriculum Links………………………………………………………………….……6
7. Resources………………………………………………………… ……...…………..7
8. Teaching Methods / Approaches……………………………………………………..8
9. Lesson Presentation (Steps)………………………………………………………….9
10. Assessment…………………………………………………………………………..10
11. Differentiation…………………………………………………………………………11
12. Reflection (for Teacher after the lesson)…………………………………………..12
• Part C, 2.2 — Lesson Presentation & Reflection……………………………………..12
13. Supporting Learners During Presentation (10 marks)…………………………...12
14. Educational Technology and Teaching Theories (10 marks)……………………13
15. AI Tools and Their Application (10 marks)………………………………………...14
• References
, Short Biography
My name is [Insert Name], and I am a dedicated student-teacher currently completing the
ISC3701 module as part of my journey in education studies. My academic background has
equipped me with a solid theoretical foundation in curriculum development, pedagogy, and
educational psychology, while my teaching practice has allowed me to translate this
knowledge into meaningful classroom engagement. I come from a background where
education has always been seen as a tool for empowerment and social mobility, and this
personal history strongly influences my teaching philosophy. I aspire to become not only a
subject expert but also a facilitator of learning who inspires students to think critically,
collaborate meaningfully, and apply knowledge to real-world contexts. My long-term goal is to
contribute to inclusive, technology-enhanced, and transformative education in South Africa.
Teaching Statement
I believe teaching is not merely the transmission of knowledge but a dynamic process of co-
constructing understanding with learners. At the heart of my teaching philosophy is the
principle of learner-centeredness, where students are seen as active participants in shaping
their own learning journeys. I am committed to applying Vygotsky’s theory of the Zone of
Proximal Development (ZPD) by scaffolding learning tasks so that students progress from
guided support to independent mastery. Furthermore, I align my approach with constructivist
pedagogy, which emphasizes the value of prior knowledge, collaboration, and problem-based
learning.
I see my role as a teacher as threefold: facilitator, motivator, and lifelong learner. As a
facilitator, I aim to create safe, inclusive, and stimulating environments that allow learners to
explore, question, and apply knowledge. As a motivator, I strive to inspire learners to develop
resilience and intrinsic motivation. Finally, as a lifelong learner, I continuously reflect on my
teaching practices, adapt to evolving educational contexts, and embrace technological
innovations to enhance learning outcomes.
Reflection on ISC3701 Experience
The ISC3701 module has been instrumental in shaping both my theoretical grounding and
practical outlook on teaching and learning. It provided me with opportunities to critically reflect
on key aspects such as feedback, communication, student support, and online learning, all of
which are integral to effective pedagogy. This reflection has not only deepened my self-
