BPT1501 ASSIGNMENT 7
PORTFOLIO SEMESTER 2
ANSWERS 2025
BPT1501 ASSIGNMENT 7 PORTFOLIO
SEMESTER 2 ANSWERS 2025
, BPT 1501 SECOND SEMESTER-2025
ASSESSMENT 7: PORTFOLIO
QUESTION 1
1.1 The Teacher as a Professional (20 marks)
A. In your own understanding, briefly define ‘professional educator’ in an
educational context. (2)
- A professional educator is a skilled, ethical practitioner who teaches responsibly
and with integrity, puts learners’ well-being and learning first, continuously updates
knowledge and practice, collaborates with colleagues and communities, and adheres
to the professional code of ethics and school policies.
B. Identify three instances where Mr Dlamini demonstrated professionalism as
an educator, and provide a detailed explanation for each instance. (6)
- Volunteering for after-school tutoring for struggling learners, often staying late to
help with exam preparation.
- Explanation: This shows a learner-centered, extra-mile commitment to student
success and equity. It aligns with professional ethics that educators should support
learner learning beyond formal hours and seek to close gaps in achievement.
- Developing interactive learning materials that were adopted department-wide to
improve learner engagement.
- Explanation: Demonstrates initiative, pedagogical innovation, and collaboration
with colleagues to enhance teaching and learning across grades. This reflects
professionalism in curriculum development and sharing best practices.
PORTFOLIO SEMESTER 2
ANSWERS 2025
BPT1501 ASSIGNMENT 7 PORTFOLIO
SEMESTER 2 ANSWERS 2025
, BPT 1501 SECOND SEMESTER-2025
ASSESSMENT 7: PORTFOLIO
QUESTION 1
1.1 The Teacher as a Professional (20 marks)
A. In your own understanding, briefly define ‘professional educator’ in an
educational context. (2)
- A professional educator is a skilled, ethical practitioner who teaches responsibly
and with integrity, puts learners’ well-being and learning first, continuously updates
knowledge and practice, collaborates with colleagues and communities, and adheres
to the professional code of ethics and school policies.
B. Identify three instances where Mr Dlamini demonstrated professionalism as
an educator, and provide a detailed explanation for each instance. (6)
- Volunteering for after-school tutoring for struggling learners, often staying late to
help with exam preparation.
- Explanation: This shows a learner-centered, extra-mile commitment to student
success and equity. It aligns with professional ethics that educators should support
learner learning beyond formal hours and seek to close gaps in achievement.
- Developing interactive learning materials that were adopted department-wide to
improve learner engagement.
- Explanation: Demonstrates initiative, pedagogical innovation, and collaboration
with colleagues to enhance teaching and learning across grades. This reflects
professionalism in curriculum development and sharing best practices.
