NST2601/101/0/2020
Tutorial Letter 101/0/2020
Science for classroom 2
NST2601
Year module
Department of Science and Technology
Education
This tutorial letter contains important
information about your
module.
BARCODE
, CONTENTS
Page
1 INTRODUCTION TO THE MODULE..........................................................................3
2 PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES....................................................................................4
2.1 Purpose....................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Outcomes.................................................................................................... 4
3 LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS................................................................5
3.1 Lecturer(s)................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Department................................................................................................. 6
3.3 University.................................................................................................... 6
4 RESOURCES.............................................................................................................6
4.1 Prescribed book(s)...................................................................................... 6
4.2 Recommended book(s)...............................................................................6
4.3 Electronic reserves (e-reserves)..................................................................6
4.4 Library services and resources....................................................................6
5 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES.............................................................................7
6 STUDY PLAN............................................................................................................7
7 PRACTICAL WORK..................................................................................................7
8 ASSESSMENT...........................................................................................................8
8.1 Assessment criteria..................................................................................... 8
8.2 Assessment plan......................................................................................... 8
8.3 Assignment numbers.................................................................................. 8
8.3.1 General assignment numbers.....................................................................8
8.3.2 Unique assignment numbers.......................................................................8
8.4 Assignment due dates.................................................................................9
8.5 Submission of assignments.........................................................................9
8.6 The assignments....................................................................................... 10
8.7 Other assessment methods......................................................................13
8.8 The examination....................................................................................... 13
9 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS......................................................................14
10 SOURCES CONSULTED.........................................................................................14
11 IN CLOSING............................................................................................................14
12 ADDENDUM............................................................................................................14
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, NST2601/101
1 INTRODUCTION TO THE MODULE
Dear Student
As part of this tutorial letter, we wish to inform you that Unisa has
implemented a transformation charter based on five pillars and eight
dimensions. In response to this charter, we have also placed curriculum
transformation high on the agenda. For your information, curriculum
transformation includes the following pillars: student-centred scholarship,
the pedagogical renewal of teaching and assessment practices, the
scholarship of teaching and learning, and the infusion of African
epistemologies and philosophies. These pillars and their principles will be
integrated at both the programme and module levels, as a phased-in
approach. You will notice the implementation thereof in your modules, and
we encourage you to fully embrace these changes during your studies at
Unisa.
Welcome to this module. Although you are separated from Unisa by
distance, this does not mean that we regard you as merely a number. On
the contrary, we recognise you as an individual with dreams, ideals and
expectations. All lecturers want to assist you academically, encourage and
support you personally, and help to alleviate any study problems that you
might experience.
Your progress is of the utmost importance to us.
1.1 Tutorial matter
This tutorial letter (101) contains important information about the work
schedule, resources and assignments for this module. The actual
assignments, assessment standards, instructions for the completion and
submission of assignments, the prescribed study material, and all other
resources form part of this tutorial letter. We have also included some
general and administrative information about this module. Read it
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Tutorial Letter 101/0/2020
Science for classroom 2
NST2601
Year module
Department of Science and Technology
Education
This tutorial letter contains important
information about your
module.
BARCODE
, CONTENTS
Page
1 INTRODUCTION TO THE MODULE..........................................................................3
2 PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES....................................................................................4
2.1 Purpose....................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Outcomes.................................................................................................... 4
3 LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS................................................................5
3.1 Lecturer(s)................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Department................................................................................................. 6
3.3 University.................................................................................................... 6
4 RESOURCES.............................................................................................................6
4.1 Prescribed book(s)...................................................................................... 6
4.2 Recommended book(s)...............................................................................6
4.3 Electronic reserves (e-reserves)..................................................................6
4.4 Library services and resources....................................................................6
5 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES.............................................................................7
6 STUDY PLAN............................................................................................................7
7 PRACTICAL WORK..................................................................................................7
8 ASSESSMENT...........................................................................................................8
8.1 Assessment criteria..................................................................................... 8
8.2 Assessment plan......................................................................................... 8
8.3 Assignment numbers.................................................................................. 8
8.3.1 General assignment numbers.....................................................................8
8.3.2 Unique assignment numbers.......................................................................8
8.4 Assignment due dates.................................................................................9
8.5 Submission of assignments.........................................................................9
8.6 The assignments....................................................................................... 10
8.7 Other assessment methods......................................................................13
8.8 The examination....................................................................................... 13
9 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS......................................................................14
10 SOURCES CONSULTED.........................................................................................14
11 IN CLOSING............................................................................................................14
12 ADDENDUM............................................................................................................14
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, NST2601/101
1 INTRODUCTION TO THE MODULE
Dear Student
As part of this tutorial letter, we wish to inform you that Unisa has
implemented a transformation charter based on five pillars and eight
dimensions. In response to this charter, we have also placed curriculum
transformation high on the agenda. For your information, curriculum
transformation includes the following pillars: student-centred scholarship,
the pedagogical renewal of teaching and assessment practices, the
scholarship of teaching and learning, and the infusion of African
epistemologies and philosophies. These pillars and their principles will be
integrated at both the programme and module levels, as a phased-in
approach. You will notice the implementation thereof in your modules, and
we encourage you to fully embrace these changes during your studies at
Unisa.
Welcome to this module. Although you are separated from Unisa by
distance, this does not mean that we regard you as merely a number. On
the contrary, we recognise you as an individual with dreams, ideals and
expectations. All lecturers want to assist you academically, encourage and
support you personally, and help to alleviate any study problems that you
might experience.
Your progress is of the utmost importance to us.
1.1 Tutorial matter
This tutorial letter (101) contains important information about the work
schedule, resources and assignments for this module. The actual
assignments, assessment standards, instructions for the completion and
submission of assignments, the prescribed study material, and all other
resources form part of this tutorial letter. We have also included some
general and administrative information about this module. Read it
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