SDBECOS January/February 2016-2019
FET SUBJECT DUDACTICS BUSINESS STUDIES
Question 1 (Compulsory)
Differentiate between a teaching method and teaching strategy.
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a) Teaching Method.
Teaching method are various classroom activities planned by the teacher in order to reach teaching and
learning goals. Teaching method is a well-considered system or approach that is used in order to reach
teaching and learning goals. Teaching methods may also be viewed as the procedure that the teacher follows
in order to accomplish the desired learning (ladeemsl501:67).
The teacher may use one of the following methods, direct instruction, problem solving, cooperative, small
group, role play and research. The teacher conducting a lesson on business plan may ask learners to do a
research on how to do a business plan, the research my include getting news business article, asking business
people.
b) Teaching Strategy.
Teaching strategy is as broad plan of action for teaching and learning activities used for achieving a specific
outcome or goal. Business studies teacher should formulate a cohesive plan that outline the approach that he
or she intend to take to enable learners to achieve the intended outcome in a lesson (van der Horst &
McDonald 2001:133). Each subject has its own strategies and approach, which are used to introduce a subject
matter to learners. We need to emphasis the point that a strategy entails more than a method. Business
Studies teachers may use the same strategy for a lesson or topic, but the refinement of the content, methods
and instruction media would vary according to the way the teacher plan and present their lesson.
Before educators in Business Studies can plan their teaching effectively, they need to take careful note
of certain requirements in their planning and teaching. Describe these requirements.
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- The teacher should have knowledge of the subject.
- Formulate aims and outcomes so that they themselves and their learners know exactly where they as going.
- Must be familiar with the various approaches in Business Studies and also the sequence in which the
materials should be presented.
- Be familiar and use teaching methods that encourage effective and participative learning.
- Be aware that teaching media are available and know when and how to use them.
- Be able to assess learning, to maintain a high standard and to use evaluation to improve the quality of their
teaching.
,Compare the behaviourist and constructivist learning theories as discussed in the Sudy Guide under
the following.
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BEHAVIORISM CONSTRUCTIVIST
1.2.1 Role of - Always being viewed as content expert and course - Participating at all times as one
teacher of all answers who may not know it all but desires
to learn.
- Being viewed as primary source of information who -Being vied as support,
continually directs it to learners. collaborator, and coach of learners
as they gather to learn and
evaluate information themselves.
- Always asking questions and controlling the focus -Actively coaching learners to
of learning activities. develop and pose their own
questions and explore their own
alternative ways of finding
answers.
- Transmitter of knowledge - Facilitator of learning.
1.2.3 Role of - Passively waiting for the teacher to give direction - Actively searching for needed
learner and information. information and learning
experiences, determining what is
needed, and seeking ways to attain
it.
- Always being in the role of the learner. - Participating at times as the
expert knowledge provider.
- Always following given procedures. - Desiring to explore, discover and
create unique solutions to learning
problems.
-Viewing the teachers as the one who has all the - Viewing learning as a resource
answers. model, and helper who will
encourage exploration and
attempts to find solutions to
problems.
Discuss techniques that you as future teacher can use to create a healthy classroom environment.
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Have respect and affection of learners.
- The teacher must like their learners and respect them as individuals.
-They should be concerned about the welfare of their learners.
- Secondary teachers should make efforts to know their learners personally.
- Learners who like their teachers will please them and will be more likely to imitate their behaviour and
attitudes.
, Be consistent and therefore, credible and dependable.
- Credibility is established by making sure that the words and actions coincide and by pointing out modelling to
the class when necessary.
- Teachers judgement must be reliable and consistent.
Assume responsibility.
- Teachers need to get learners take responsibility of their actions.
- When teachers establish fair rules and enforce them consistently, rule breakers can get angry only with
themselves.
Value and enjoy learning and expect the students to do so too.
- Teachers must clearly communicate the value of learning and also the need for learners to value as it.
Communicate these basic attitudes and expectations to learners and model them in behaviour.
- Teachers must think through what they really expect from their learners and then see that their own
behaviour is consistent with those expectations.
Discuss the advantages of the textbook method.
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- Textbooks serve as a link to other authoritative sources that may supplement what has been learnt.
- They offer the teacher a starting point and a framework for the prescribed syllabus. If used correctly they
consolidate knowledge rather than serve as a source of new knowledge.
- They offer basic for assignment and discussions.
- They show learners what progress they have made with the syllabus. In addition, the textbook is very useful
means for revision.
- They provide ready-made teaching text and learning tasks.
- They can provide ideas for teachers to extend the range of responses to accommodate diverse learning
styles and learning needs.
- For novice teachers, unqualified and under qualified teachers they mean security, guidance and experience.
- A learner with textbook is focused and not dependent on a teacher.
- Textbooks provide learners with opportunities to reason and expand their understanding if the author has
inserted key questions throughout the textbook.
- Textbooks allow learners to study at their own discretion. Instead of the textbook becoming the principal
objective, textbook becomes means towards the achievement of information, skills, attitudes and qualities.
Discuss the principles of assessment
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Fairness- assessment should in no way hinder or advantage a learner unfairly (should be fair to all
learners regardless of age, language, gender, race, and religion and all learners should be treated the
same).
FET SUBJECT DUDACTICS BUSINESS STUDIES
Question 1 (Compulsory)
Differentiate between a teaching method and teaching strategy.
Paper Question Marks Allocated
Oct/Nov-2018 1.1 4
Page 99-109
a) Teaching Method.
Teaching method are various classroom activities planned by the teacher in order to reach teaching and
learning goals. Teaching method is a well-considered system or approach that is used in order to reach
teaching and learning goals. Teaching methods may also be viewed as the procedure that the teacher follows
in order to accomplish the desired learning (ladeemsl501:67).
The teacher may use one of the following methods, direct instruction, problem solving, cooperative, small
group, role play and research. The teacher conducting a lesson on business plan may ask learners to do a
research on how to do a business plan, the research my include getting news business article, asking business
people.
b) Teaching Strategy.
Teaching strategy is as broad plan of action for teaching and learning activities used for achieving a specific
outcome or goal. Business studies teacher should formulate a cohesive plan that outline the approach that he
or she intend to take to enable learners to achieve the intended outcome in a lesson (van der Horst &
McDonald 2001:133). Each subject has its own strategies and approach, which are used to introduce a subject
matter to learners. We need to emphasis the point that a strategy entails more than a method. Business
Studies teachers may use the same strategy for a lesson or topic, but the refinement of the content, methods
and instruction media would vary according to the way the teacher plan and present their lesson.
Before educators in Business Studies can plan their teaching effectively, they need to take careful note
of certain requirements in their planning and teaching. Describe these requirements.
Paper Question Marks Allocated
Jan/Feb-2016 1.1 10
Oct/Nov-2016 1.1 10
Jan/Feb-2017 1.1 10
Page 98-99
- The teacher should have knowledge of the subject.
- Formulate aims and outcomes so that they themselves and their learners know exactly where they as going.
- Must be familiar with the various approaches in Business Studies and also the sequence in which the
materials should be presented.
- Be familiar and use teaching methods that encourage effective and participative learning.
- Be aware that teaching media are available and know when and how to use them.
- Be able to assess learning, to maintain a high standard and to use evaluation to improve the quality of their
teaching.
,Compare the behaviourist and constructivist learning theories as discussed in the Sudy Guide under
the following.
Paper Question Marks Allocated
Jan/Feb-2016 1.2 10
Page 26
BEHAVIORISM CONSTRUCTIVIST
1.2.1 Role of - Always being viewed as content expert and course - Participating at all times as one
teacher of all answers who may not know it all but desires
to learn.
- Being viewed as primary source of information who -Being vied as support,
continually directs it to learners. collaborator, and coach of learners
as they gather to learn and
evaluate information themselves.
- Always asking questions and controlling the focus -Actively coaching learners to
of learning activities. develop and pose their own
questions and explore their own
alternative ways of finding
answers.
- Transmitter of knowledge - Facilitator of learning.
1.2.3 Role of - Passively waiting for the teacher to give direction - Actively searching for needed
learner and information. information and learning
experiences, determining what is
needed, and seeking ways to attain
it.
- Always being in the role of the learner. - Participating at times as the
expert knowledge provider.
- Always following given procedures. - Desiring to explore, discover and
create unique solutions to learning
problems.
-Viewing the teachers as the one who has all the - Viewing learning as a resource
answers. model, and helper who will
encourage exploration and
attempts to find solutions to
problems.
Discuss techniques that you as future teacher can use to create a healthy classroom environment.
Paper Question Marks Allocated
Jan/Feb-2016 1.3 12
Page 372
Have respect and affection of learners.
- The teacher must like their learners and respect them as individuals.
-They should be concerned about the welfare of their learners.
- Secondary teachers should make efforts to know their learners personally.
- Learners who like their teachers will please them and will be more likely to imitate their behaviour and
attitudes.
, Be consistent and therefore, credible and dependable.
- Credibility is established by making sure that the words and actions coincide and by pointing out modelling to
the class when necessary.
- Teachers judgement must be reliable and consistent.
Assume responsibility.
- Teachers need to get learners take responsibility of their actions.
- When teachers establish fair rules and enforce them consistently, rule breakers can get angry only with
themselves.
Value and enjoy learning and expect the students to do so too.
- Teachers must clearly communicate the value of learning and also the need for learners to value as it.
Communicate these basic attitudes and expectations to learners and model them in behaviour.
- Teachers must think through what they really expect from their learners and then see that their own
behaviour is consistent with those expectations.
Discuss the advantages of the textbook method.
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Page 119-120
- Textbooks serve as a link to other authoritative sources that may supplement what has been learnt.
- They offer the teacher a starting point and a framework for the prescribed syllabus. If used correctly they
consolidate knowledge rather than serve as a source of new knowledge.
- They offer basic for assignment and discussions.
- They show learners what progress they have made with the syllabus. In addition, the textbook is very useful
means for revision.
- They provide ready-made teaching text and learning tasks.
- They can provide ideas for teachers to extend the range of responses to accommodate diverse learning
styles and learning needs.
- For novice teachers, unqualified and under qualified teachers they mean security, guidance and experience.
- A learner with textbook is focused and not dependent on a teacher.
- Textbooks provide learners with opportunities to reason and expand their understanding if the author has
inserted key questions throughout the textbook.
- Textbooks allow learners to study at their own discretion. Instead of the textbook becoming the principal
objective, textbook becomes means towards the achievement of information, skills, attitudes and qualities.
Discuss the principles of assessment
Paper Question Marks Allocated
Jan/Feb-2016 2.1 20
Page 255
Fairness- assessment should in no way hinder or advantage a learner unfairly (should be fair to all
learners regardless of age, language, gender, race, and religion and all learners should be treated the
same).
