TPN3703
Assignment 50
PORTFOLIO
Due September 2026
,1. DECLARATION FORM
This is a compulsory document for TPN3703.
The purpose of this declaration form is to confirm the authenticity of this portfolio and
the practical teaching on which it is based. This form must be fully completed and
signed by the student, mentor teacher, and school principal.
DECLARATION BY STUDENT
I, ………………….., student number …………………….., hereby declare that all the
work contained in this portfolio is my own original work and that I have completed 25
full school days of supervised practical teaching as required for the module TPN3703.
Signature: ..............................................................
Date: .....................................................................
DECLARATION BY MENTOR TEACHER
I, .................................................................................... (Name), hereby declare that the
above-mentioned student completed 25 days of practical teaching under my
supervision and/or that of my colleagues at this school.
Signature: .............................................................. Date:
..............................................................
DECLARATION BY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
I, .................................................................................... (Name), hereby declare that the
above-mentioned student completed 25 full school days of supervised practical
teaching at Sunnyside Primary School (name of institution).
Signature: .............................................................. Date:
..............................................................
OFFICIAL SCHOOL
STAMP
,2. MENTOR LETTER
Please hand this letter to your mentor teacher on your first day at the school.
Dear Mentor Teacher
Thank you for agreeing to support and guide this UNISA student during their Teaching
Practice period. Teaching Practice plays a critical role in preparing student teachers for
the realities of the classroom, and this preparation is only possible under the
supervision and mentorship of experienced educators such as yourself.
Your contribution to the professional development of our students is invaluable, and
UNISA sincerely appreciates your willingness to share your time, expertise, and
guidance.
We kindly request your assistance with the following:
• Please meet formally with the student at least once per week to discuss progress
made and to plan for the following week.
• Please allow the student to observe your lessons and complete observation
reports as required in the portfolio.
• Please assist the student in working systematically through the portfolio to
ensure that all sections are completed within the 25-day Teaching Practice
period.
• Please support the student with lesson preparation and allow them to present
lessons under your supervision.
• Please provide constructive feedback after each lesson presented.
• Please assess three independently presented lessons and complete the
required assessment forms included in this portfolio.
• Please complete a brief report on the student’s conduct, professionalism, and
participation during the Teaching Practice period.
• Please include your contact details should the Teaching Practice Office need to
contact you.
, Should you require any clarification or experience any challenges, please contact:
Dr Ningi Sibisi Tel: 012 429 4897 Email:
Thank you once again for your invaluable support.
Kind regards Teaching Practice Office University of South Africa (UNISA)
Assignment 50
PORTFOLIO
Due September 2026
,1. DECLARATION FORM
This is a compulsory document for TPN3703.
The purpose of this declaration form is to confirm the authenticity of this portfolio and
the practical teaching on which it is based. This form must be fully completed and
signed by the student, mentor teacher, and school principal.
DECLARATION BY STUDENT
I, ………………….., student number …………………….., hereby declare that all the
work contained in this portfolio is my own original work and that I have completed 25
full school days of supervised practical teaching as required for the module TPN3703.
Signature: ..............................................................
Date: .....................................................................
DECLARATION BY MENTOR TEACHER
I, .................................................................................... (Name), hereby declare that the
above-mentioned student completed 25 days of practical teaching under my
supervision and/or that of my colleagues at this school.
Signature: .............................................................. Date:
..............................................................
DECLARATION BY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
I, .................................................................................... (Name), hereby declare that the
above-mentioned student completed 25 full school days of supervised practical
teaching at Sunnyside Primary School (name of institution).
Signature: .............................................................. Date:
..............................................................
OFFICIAL SCHOOL
STAMP
,2. MENTOR LETTER
Please hand this letter to your mentor teacher on your first day at the school.
Dear Mentor Teacher
Thank you for agreeing to support and guide this UNISA student during their Teaching
Practice period. Teaching Practice plays a critical role in preparing student teachers for
the realities of the classroom, and this preparation is only possible under the
supervision and mentorship of experienced educators such as yourself.
Your contribution to the professional development of our students is invaluable, and
UNISA sincerely appreciates your willingness to share your time, expertise, and
guidance.
We kindly request your assistance with the following:
• Please meet formally with the student at least once per week to discuss progress
made and to plan for the following week.
• Please allow the student to observe your lessons and complete observation
reports as required in the portfolio.
• Please assist the student in working systematically through the portfolio to
ensure that all sections are completed within the 25-day Teaching Practice
period.
• Please support the student with lesson preparation and allow them to present
lessons under your supervision.
• Please provide constructive feedback after each lesson presented.
• Please assess three independently presented lessons and complete the
required assessment forms included in this portfolio.
• Please complete a brief report on the student’s conduct, professionalism, and
participation during the Teaching Practice period.
• Please include your contact details should the Teaching Practice Office need to
contact you.
, Should you require any clarification or experience any challenges, please contact:
Dr Ningi Sibisi Tel: 012 429 4897 Email:
Thank you once again for your invaluable support.
Kind regards Teaching Practice Office University of South Africa (UNISA)
