ISC3701 Assignment 2 2023 (789820)

ISC3701 Assignment 2 2023 () Answers, guidelines, workings and references. ...................................................... SECTION 1: OVERVIEW OF THE LEARNING THEORY 1.1 This module introduces you to various learning theories. Name three learning theories and explain at least three key characteristics of each. (15) Hint: There are differences between learning theories, learning techniques, and instructional design models. Pleas ebe careful when answering this question. 1.2 Differentiate between the ADDIE Model and the ID4T Instructional Model. Give practical examples for each. (10) 1.3 What is African-based teaching? Why is it important that we as teachers in Africa must have a good understanding of African teaching perspectives? (4) 1.4 What aspects of African-based teaching can you integrate into your own teaching philosophy? Explain why you would integrate these aspects. (10) SECTION 2: LESSON PLANNING A lesson plan is a detailed description of a lesson prepared before a teacher starts teaching. It covers the learning trajectory and course of action for each lesson and acts as a comprehensive daily guide of what learners are going to learn. It also gives insight into how learning content will be taught. Lesson plans also indicate how classroom learning will be measured. This will help the teacher to determine how useful the lesson was and what he or she needs to do to ensure that future lessons are even more effective. Lesson plans vary based on teachers' individual preferences, the subject covered and the needs of each learner in the class. A lesson plan can be an effective classroom tool as it helps teachers to use class time effectively. It ensures that as much lesson time as possible is used to teach new concepts. It can also ensure that teaching builds on learners' prior knowledge and promotes meaningful discussion. It gives teachers a detailed outline to follow and helps them to become even better teachers. It plays a crucial role in learners’ learning experience and determines their engagement in their subjects. 2.1 Design a lesson plan using the basic lesson plan format on page 27 of your prescribed book. Your lesson plan should be based on one of the subjects you teach or will teach once you have completed your degree. Your lesson plan should be a comprehensive guide with concise steps. It should be so clear that any other person could teach from it if you were absent. (25) 2.2 In your view, what problems are likely to occur during teaching and learning if a lesson has been poorly planned? (10) 2.3 Why is it important to reflect after a lesson presentation? (10) Hint: Reflective practice involves a systematic enquiry to improve and deepen our understanding of practice (teaching) (Lucas, 1991). After concluding the lesson, self-assessment by the teacher is a very important activity. Reflection helps a teacher to become more aware of his/her limitations and start to recognise what he/she knows and does not know. Lyons (2002: 99) defines reflective inquiry as: A reflection is an intentional act engaging a person alone, but especially in collaboration with others – students, teachers, practitioners, other researchers, or colleagues – in systematic inquiry, interrogating a situation of teaching or learning, to construct an understanding of some aspect of it. Such an act looks both backward and to the future. It is in service of understanding and meaning that will shape action. It involves gathering and documenting evidence of the inquiry. It likely involves storytelling, for it is the story of meaning and can raise ethical issues for the people involved. SECTION 3: INSTRUCTION Different instructional formats have evolved to accommodate different needs. Instruction should be tailored to the needs of the students and the envisaged outcomes. 3.1 Identify forms of instruction and explain how you can apply them in the classroom. (10) 3.2 List and define three main styles of instruction. (6)