, PLEASE USE THIS DOCUMENT AS A GUIDE TO ANSWER YOUR ASSIGNMENT
QUESTION 1: School Placement
1.1. As part of this assignment, you are required to attach a letter from the teaching practice
office confirming your placement in the school of your choice where you will do your teaching
practice. All TPS3703 students are required to complete their teaching practice in a high school
and teach one major subject in the FET phase (Grades 10- 12). Attaching the confirmation letter
of placement from the teaching practice will account for 10% of the total mark for this
assignment. No assignment will be marked without the confirmation of placement.
*Attach your letter here*
, QUESTION 2: Technology Integration in Education
Technology integration is perceived as a deliberate, conscious, and regular application of technological
tools by teachers to enhance teaching and learning. Technology integration occurs when student
teachers identify different technological tools and integrate them in their lessons during teaching
practice. During their studies, student teachers are exposed to technology hardware and software
including computers, laptops, interactive whiteboards, email, and Learning Management Systems that
they can use to enhance content delivery during teaching practice. Teaching practice creates a platform
for student teachers to showcase their ability to integrate technology in the real classroom with the
assistance of their mentor teachers. This view suggests that during teaching practice, student teachers
should attempt to integrate different technological tools. This will not only allow them to transform
their pedagogical practices, but also help them to enhance their technological knowledge.
2.1. Based on the extract above, write a 12-15 pages essay indicating how you will integrate
different technological tools and platforms to enhance the pedagogy when you get a chance to
teach during teaching practice.
Transforming Pedagogy through Technology Integration during Teaching Practice
Introduction
The integration of technology into education has become an essential element in modern pedagogy.
Technology integration refers to the deliberate and consistent application of technological tools by
educators to support and improve teaching and learning outcomes (Kurt, 2019). In teacher training
programmes, particularly during teaching practice, student teachers are expected to showcase their
ability to utilize a range of technological resources in authentic classroom settings. This integration
not only enhances content delivery but also helps student teachers develop essential skills for
21st-century teaching (Mishra & Koehler, 2006).
The importance of equipping student teachers with the necessary technological competencies cannot
be overstated. As schools increasingly adopt digital platforms and tools, the demand for teachers
who can navigate and implement technology effectively continues to grow. Teaching practice serves
as a critical bridge between theoretical knowledge and practical application, allowing student
teachers to experiment with different teaching methods, adapt to learner needs, and refine their
instructional strategies. In this context, technology serves as both a tool and a catalyst for
pedagogical transformation.
Additionally, technology integration helps to bridge the digital divide by preparing learners for the
demands of a technologically driven society. Student teachers who are well-versed in educational
technologies are better equipped to foster digital literacy, critical thinking, and collaboration among
learners. These skills are essential not only for academic success but also for active participation in
the global knowledge economy.
This essay explores how different technological tools and platforms can be integrated to enhance
pedagogy during teaching practice. It begins by identifying specific technologies to be used, then
discusses how these tools can transform instructional practices, and finally considers the influence of
the school context on the implementation of technology. The aim is to demonstrate a well-rounded
understanding of technology integration and its role in shaping effective and innovative teaching
practices that respond to the needs of 21st-century learners.
QUESTION 1: School Placement
1.1. As part of this assignment, you are required to attach a letter from the teaching practice
office confirming your placement in the school of your choice where you will do your teaching
practice. All TPS3703 students are required to complete their teaching practice in a high school
and teach one major subject in the FET phase (Grades 10- 12). Attaching the confirmation letter
of placement from the teaching practice will account for 10% of the total mark for this
assignment. No assignment will be marked without the confirmation of placement.
*Attach your letter here*
, QUESTION 2: Technology Integration in Education
Technology integration is perceived as a deliberate, conscious, and regular application of technological
tools by teachers to enhance teaching and learning. Technology integration occurs when student
teachers identify different technological tools and integrate them in their lessons during teaching
practice. During their studies, student teachers are exposed to technology hardware and software
including computers, laptops, interactive whiteboards, email, and Learning Management Systems that
they can use to enhance content delivery during teaching practice. Teaching practice creates a platform
for student teachers to showcase their ability to integrate technology in the real classroom with the
assistance of their mentor teachers. This view suggests that during teaching practice, student teachers
should attempt to integrate different technological tools. This will not only allow them to transform
their pedagogical practices, but also help them to enhance their technological knowledge.
2.1. Based on the extract above, write a 12-15 pages essay indicating how you will integrate
different technological tools and platforms to enhance the pedagogy when you get a chance to
teach during teaching practice.
Transforming Pedagogy through Technology Integration during Teaching Practice
Introduction
The integration of technology into education has become an essential element in modern pedagogy.
Technology integration refers to the deliberate and consistent application of technological tools by
educators to support and improve teaching and learning outcomes (Kurt, 2019). In teacher training
programmes, particularly during teaching practice, student teachers are expected to showcase their
ability to utilize a range of technological resources in authentic classroom settings. This integration
not only enhances content delivery but also helps student teachers develop essential skills for
21st-century teaching (Mishra & Koehler, 2006).
The importance of equipping student teachers with the necessary technological competencies cannot
be overstated. As schools increasingly adopt digital platforms and tools, the demand for teachers
who can navigate and implement technology effectively continues to grow. Teaching practice serves
as a critical bridge between theoretical knowledge and practical application, allowing student
teachers to experiment with different teaching methods, adapt to learner needs, and refine their
instructional strategies. In this context, technology serves as both a tool and a catalyst for
pedagogical transformation.
Additionally, technology integration helps to bridge the digital divide by preparing learners for the
demands of a technologically driven society. Student teachers who are well-versed in educational
technologies are better equipped to foster digital literacy, critical thinking, and collaboration among
learners. These skills are essential not only for academic success but also for active participation in
the global knowledge economy.
This essay explores how different technological tools and platforms can be integrated to enhance
pedagogy during teaching practice. It begins by identifying specific technologies to be used, then
discusses how these tools can transform instructional practices, and finally considers the influence of
the school context on the implementation of technology. The aim is to demonstrate a well-rounded
understanding of technology integration and its role in shaping effective and innovative teaching
practices that respond to the needs of 21st-century learners.
