BTE2601 ASSIGNMENT 02.docx

Enid Splinters Student no- Assignment: 2 BTE2601 Unique Code: Becoming a teacher ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Question: 1 1.1 Discuss critical theory in the South African context. Your discussion should include the following: a) Your understanding of critical theory Critical theory allows us to critically analyse the various elements of our education system, it addresses the social, culture, historical and structural contexts. The pedagogies promote caring and transformative teachers and learners. b) Importance of critical theory to teachers. Critical theory is important for blending of content knowledge and pedagogical knowledge for planning lessons. The theory helps with solving problems and developing reflective practices. This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on 03-13-2022 06:35:06 GMT -05:00 BTE2601 ASSIGNMENT 02 c) Advantages of critical theory. Critical theory guides teachers to become active and to produce new knowledge and relationships and to learn critical assessment skills. The key benefit of critical theory is the transforming and changing of unequal practices in schools. 1.2 Describe five types of curricula. Covert curriculum Hidden curriculum Learner centered curriculum Curriculum/ syllabus Subject based curriculum Intended curriculum 1.3 Discuss the social theory and the assumptions that it holds with regards to teaching and learning. The social theory helps us to understand how people learn in social contexts and learn from each other. The social theory views that people learn by observing others. Learning takes place through the interactions students have with their peers and teachers. The social theory is used to identify social factors. This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on 03-13-2022 06:35:06 GMT -05:00 1.4 List the different intelligences, as suggested by Howard Gardner (1943) Logical- Mathematical Verbal – Linguistic Body – kinesthetic Spatial – visual Naturalistic – study of natural species like plants and animals. Musical – sounds, rhythms and dance, Existential – learning how to build a better society. Intrapersonal –Private learning or swot analysis Interpersonal – the interaction of group work, peer sharing and discussion. Question: 2 2.1 Describe the following concepts in your own words. a) Pedagogical Pedagogical content knowledge is the integration of subject expertise and skilled teaching of that particular subject. Pedagogical content plays an important role in assessment strategies; it involves teacher’s competence in delivering conceptual approaches, rational understanding and adaptive reasoning of the subject matter. b) Transformative teacher. Transformational teachers involve creating dynamic relationships between teachers and students, and a shared body of knowledge to promote student learning and personal growth.