PST210G-Revision PACK-Verified Q AND A.

Chapter 1 Revision Questions Answer the following questions: 1.1 Define the word “didactic” (1) Didactic comes from Greek origin. The word didactic means to teach or to impart contents to someone in order to learn something. 1.2 Define the term “creativity” (2) Creativity refers to the creation of something new and original OR the action of turning new and creative designs/ideas into reality, the ability to express oneself in one’s own way when solving a problem or using one’s intelligence to create a new or original idea (Any 2 valid points) 1.3”Creative arts” is the name given to the subject which deals with the different arts. NaPST210G - Exam Questions PACK ()me these forms of creative arts (4) The subject creative arts is made up of the following four art forms, Visual Arts, Dance, Drama and Music. (1 mark for each correct form named) 1.4Discuss 5 competencies of a beginner teacher. (10) The beginner teacher must be knowledgeable on the subjects they teach and must know how to select teaching methods that will accommodate all learners’ needs. The teacher must know his/her learners and their different teaching styles, so that they can adjust teaching methods accordingly. They must also be able to communicate effectively and have well-developed numeracy, literacy and information technology skills. They will also need a good understanding of the school curriculum and must understand diversity in the South African context. Identifying learning and social problems as well as being able to work with professional service providers to address these problems, is also something which the beginner teacher will need to be able to do. *Please note here how I have taken answers which are in point form in the book, and made the answers into a paragraph/short essay. 1.5 Name 5 advantages of creative arts teaching (5) (any 5 valid answers) There are many advantages of creative arts teaching such as how teaching this subject can help learners to develop their critical thinking and enhances their language literacy. It has also been known to help with the advancement of mathematical achievement, helps one build collaboration skills and can improve problem-solving skills. PST210G-Revision PACK-Verified Q AND A. Other answers include: Prepares for success in the workplace, Promotes creative engagement in communities, Facilitates cross-cultural understanding, Improves learners’ academic performance, Develops learners’ self-esteem, Self-expression enhances communication skills, (Remember NOT to write lists or in point form) 1.6Name the various components which need to be considered when planning a lesson (8) When planning a lesson, various components need to be considered such as the grade, the topic, aims and objectives, work schedule, time allocation, resources, teaching and learning methods, assessment methods and reflection