TPN3703/103/0/2021
Tutorial Letter 103/0/2021
TEACHING UNDER MENTOR SUPERVISION
TPN 3703
Year Module
Department of Curriculum and Instructional
Studies
ASSIGNMENT 50
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tutorial letter contains important information
regarding this module.
.
, CONTENTS
1. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR TEACHING PRACTICE PERIOD ......... 3
2. GENERAL STUDENT INFORMATION ..................................................................... 4
3. INFORMATION ABOUT ASSIGNMENTS ................................................................. 5
4 OBSERVATION AND LESSON PLANNING ............................................................. 8
5 DECLARATION FORM ........................................................................................... 12
6 TEACHING STATEMENT ....................................................................................... 13
7 LESSON PLANS ..................................................................................................... 14
8 REFLECTION OF YOR TEACHING PRACTICE PERIOD...................................... 50
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Dear Prospective Teacher
1 GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR TEACHING
PRACTICE PERIOD
During the period of teaching practice, all BEd will be required to observe, plan and prepare lessons
and present them in the presence of a senior teacher or a mentor teacher. The blank lesson plan and
assessment forms, included in this tutorial letter, have to be completed during this compulsory 25
days of teaching practice, and submitted no later than the end of August. However, if you complete
your teaching practice period earlier, you may submit them at that stage.
Teaching practice is a compulsory requirement for the Bed programme. Unless this Tutorial Letter
103 (Assignment 50, unique no) containing your lessons and resources have been submitted,
marked and passed the certificate will not be awarded to you.
This teaching practice report must be submitted to:
Assignment Section
UNISA
P O Box 392
Unisa
0003
Please note: Fill in all necessary information in the portfolio and send it electronically/online
and use the relevant code and unique number.
This is Assignment 50: teaching under the mentor supervision, which you must complete
during your teaching practice period this year.
Please note:
The requirements for Teaching Practice TPN3703 and the compulsory
submission of all the assignments are fully explained in Tutorial Letter
101/2020 for TPN3703.
3
,2 GENERAL STUDENT INFORMATION
Name of student (Mr/Mrs/Miss):……………………………………………………………
Student number:…………………………………………………………………………….
Address: ……………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Telephone number (Work):….………………………. (Home):……………………………... E-
mail address: ……………………………………………………………………………..………
Name and address of school:
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Telephone number:………………………………………………………………………….
Duration of teaching practice:
From:…………………………………….………….. To: ……………………………….……….
Number of school days:…………………………………………………………………………..
Name of qualified supervisory head/teacher (Primary/ECD/FP):
Mr/Mrs/Miss ………………………………………………………………………………..……
Qualifications: ……………………………………………………. Year:……………………..
University or college: …………………………………………………………………….……
Signature: ………………………………………………………………………………………..
(Principal)
SCHOOL STAMP
(NO ASSIGNMENT WILL BE ASSESSED WITHOUT A SCHOOL STAMP)
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3 INFORMATION ABOUT ASSIGNMENTS
All your assignments must reach the University on or before the due date. Make sure you
have filled in the correct details on your assignment covers. Below is a summary of all the
relevant assignment information.
SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENTS
YEAR MARK
TEACHING PRACTICE PLACEMENT DUE DATE CONTRIBUTION
Tutorial Letter 101
Assignment 01 Exam admission 23 April 50%
(COMPULSORY) (active student)
Unique number: 716912
Assignment 02 (Written assignment?) 28 May 50%
Unique number: 822614
102 Letter of Introduction to the Principal
SCHOOL BASED PRACTICAL ASSIGNMENT (Examination mark)
Assignment 50 Tutorial Letter 103 100%
Closing date
27 August 2021
Unique number: 821550
Teaching under mentor supervision
TOTAL 100%
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, Marking rubric for this Portfolio
Your portfolio will be marked as follows:
Activity Mark allocation
Observations 30
Philosophy 10
Lesson plans 25 x 4 = 100
Reflections on each lesson 10 x 4 = 40
Final reflection 10
Extra mural involvement 10
Total 200
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STUDENT DECLARATION FORM
DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL STUDIES
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
You need to include a completed and signed copy of this form when you submit
Assignment 50 for this module. Assignments without the form will be cancelled and
returned unmarked
The Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies places specific emphasis on integrity and
ethical behaviour with regard to the preparation of all written work submitted for academic assessment.
Although your lecturers can provide you with information about reference techniques and guidelines
to avoid plagiarism, you also have a responsibility to fulfil in this regard. Should you at any time feel
unsure about the requirements, you must consult your lecturers before you submit any assignment.
You are guilty of plagiarism when you extract information from a book, article, web page or fellow student without
acknowledging the source and submit it as your own work. In truth, you are stealing someone else’s property.
You may not use another student’s work. You may not allow anyone to copy or use your work with the intention
to submit it as his/her own.
Students who are guilty of plagiarism will forfeit all credit for the work concerned. Plagiarism is a serious violation
of the University’s regulations and may lead to expulsion.
The under-mentioned declaration must accompany written assignments. Your assignment will be cancelled
and returned unmarked if you do not include a fully completed and signed declaration form.
I (full names):
Student number: Module: TPN3703
Declare that…
1. I understand what plagiarism entails and am aware of the University’s policy in this regard.
2. I declare that this assignment is my own, original work. Where I used someone else’s work, whether a
printed source, the internet or any other source, I give the proper acknowledgement and include a
complete reference list.
3. I did not use another current or previous student’s work, submitting it as my own.
4. I did not allow and will not allow anyone to copy my work with the intention of submitting it as his or her
own work.
Signature Date:
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,4. OBSERVATIONS AND LESSON PLANNING
OBSERVATION GUIDE
Part of the objectives for your teaching practice period is to learn from observing an experienced
teacher. However, observing is not simply watching. You have to be actively involved in observing.
When you are not teaching but observing your mentor teacher, look at the following questions. (Source
- adapted for Part A, B and C): Cohen, L., Manion, L. & Morrison, K. 2005. A guide to teaching practice,
pp. 103-105. New York: Routledge)
• Provide answers to the following questions for 3 different lessons.
Lesson 1: Subject: Grade: Date observed:
A. The beginning of a lesson:
• How do the learners enter the classroom?
The learners enter the classroom randomly, there is no order.
• How does the teacher greet the learners?
The teacher greets the learners, respectively.
• How do they greet the teacher?
The learners stand up and greet the teacher.
• How are the desks arranged?
The desks are placed in rows.
• Where is the teacher at the beginning of the lesson?
The teacher stands in front of the classroom.
• Does the teacher take a register?
No.
• Are the learners allowed to talk when they enter or are they silent?
The learners are allowed to talk as the enter but not loudly.
• Are they allowed to bring their school bags or sport bags inside?
Yes.
B. During the lesson
• How is the previous day’s homework dealt with?
The teacher asks if the learners have completed their homework and do remedials.
• How does the teacher settle the class?
The teacher asks the learners to sit and listen
• How does the teacher indicate that the lesson has started?
The teacher introduces the topic of the lesson and writes it on the board.
• How are books/resources handed out?
The teacher distributes the resources to each desk
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• What does the teacher say and do so that all learners know what they have to do and what
they must not do?
The teacher gives the learners instructions.
• Are the learners allowed to move around the classroom, and if so, how many at any given
time?
The learners are allowed to move only if they want to throw away something in the bin.
• Where is the teacher at different stages of the lesson?
The teacher moves around the classroom
• How does the teacher deal with learners who are slower or faster than the others?
The teacher gives the learners to ask questions.
C. At the end of the lesson:
• How does the teacher close the lesson?
The teacher gives the learners an opportunity to ask questions.
• How do the learners put away their books and materials?
The learners put the books in their bags
• How does the teacher collect material or books?
The teacher asks the learners to bring the learners according to their rows and count them.
• How does the teacher dismiss the class?
The teacher gives the class permission to dismiss according to their rows
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Tutorial Letter 103/0/2021
TEACHING UNDER MENTOR SUPERVISION
TPN 3703
Year Module
Department of Curriculum and Instructional
Studies
ASSIGNMENT 50
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tutorial letter contains important information
regarding this module.
.
, CONTENTS
1. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR TEACHING PRACTICE PERIOD ......... 3
2. GENERAL STUDENT INFORMATION ..................................................................... 4
3. INFORMATION ABOUT ASSIGNMENTS ................................................................. 5
4 OBSERVATION AND LESSON PLANNING ............................................................. 8
5 DECLARATION FORM ........................................................................................... 12
6 TEACHING STATEMENT ....................................................................................... 13
7 LESSON PLANS ..................................................................................................... 14
8 REFLECTION OF YOR TEACHING PRACTICE PERIOD...................................... 50
2
, TPN3703/103
Dear Prospective Teacher
1 GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR TEACHING
PRACTICE PERIOD
During the period of teaching practice, all BEd will be required to observe, plan and prepare lessons
and present them in the presence of a senior teacher or a mentor teacher. The blank lesson plan and
assessment forms, included in this tutorial letter, have to be completed during this compulsory 25
days of teaching practice, and submitted no later than the end of August. However, if you complete
your teaching practice period earlier, you may submit them at that stage.
Teaching practice is a compulsory requirement for the Bed programme. Unless this Tutorial Letter
103 (Assignment 50, unique no) containing your lessons and resources have been submitted,
marked and passed the certificate will not be awarded to you.
This teaching practice report must be submitted to:
Assignment Section
UNISA
P O Box 392
Unisa
0003
Please note: Fill in all necessary information in the portfolio and send it electronically/online
and use the relevant code and unique number.
This is Assignment 50: teaching under the mentor supervision, which you must complete
during your teaching practice period this year.
Please note:
The requirements for Teaching Practice TPN3703 and the compulsory
submission of all the assignments are fully explained in Tutorial Letter
101/2020 for TPN3703.
3
,2 GENERAL STUDENT INFORMATION
Name of student (Mr/Mrs/Miss):……………………………………………………………
Student number:…………………………………………………………………………….
Address: ……………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Telephone number (Work):….………………………. (Home):……………………………... E-
mail address: ……………………………………………………………………………..………
Name and address of school:
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
Telephone number:………………………………………………………………………….
Duration of teaching practice:
From:…………………………………….………….. To: ……………………………….……….
Number of school days:…………………………………………………………………………..
Name of qualified supervisory head/teacher (Primary/ECD/FP):
Mr/Mrs/Miss ………………………………………………………………………………..……
Qualifications: ……………………………………………………. Year:……………………..
University or college: …………………………………………………………………….……
Signature: ………………………………………………………………………………………..
(Principal)
SCHOOL STAMP
(NO ASSIGNMENT WILL BE ASSESSED WITHOUT A SCHOOL STAMP)
4
, TPN3703/103
3 INFORMATION ABOUT ASSIGNMENTS
All your assignments must reach the University on or before the due date. Make sure you
have filled in the correct details on your assignment covers. Below is a summary of all the
relevant assignment information.
SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENTS
YEAR MARK
TEACHING PRACTICE PLACEMENT DUE DATE CONTRIBUTION
Tutorial Letter 101
Assignment 01 Exam admission 23 April 50%
(COMPULSORY) (active student)
Unique number: 716912
Assignment 02 (Written assignment?) 28 May 50%
Unique number: 822614
102 Letter of Introduction to the Principal
SCHOOL BASED PRACTICAL ASSIGNMENT (Examination mark)
Assignment 50 Tutorial Letter 103 100%
Closing date
27 August 2021
Unique number: 821550
Teaching under mentor supervision
TOTAL 100%
5
, Marking rubric for this Portfolio
Your portfolio will be marked as follows:
Activity Mark allocation
Observations 30
Philosophy 10
Lesson plans 25 x 4 = 100
Reflections on each lesson 10 x 4 = 40
Final reflection 10
Extra mural involvement 10
Total 200
6
, TPN3703/103
STUDENT DECLARATION FORM
DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL STUDIES
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
You need to include a completed and signed copy of this form when you submit
Assignment 50 for this module. Assignments without the form will be cancelled and
returned unmarked
The Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies places specific emphasis on integrity and
ethical behaviour with regard to the preparation of all written work submitted for academic assessment.
Although your lecturers can provide you with information about reference techniques and guidelines
to avoid plagiarism, you also have a responsibility to fulfil in this regard. Should you at any time feel
unsure about the requirements, you must consult your lecturers before you submit any assignment.
You are guilty of plagiarism when you extract information from a book, article, web page or fellow student without
acknowledging the source and submit it as your own work. In truth, you are stealing someone else’s property.
You may not use another student’s work. You may not allow anyone to copy or use your work with the intention
to submit it as his/her own.
Students who are guilty of plagiarism will forfeit all credit for the work concerned. Plagiarism is a serious violation
of the University’s regulations and may lead to expulsion.
The under-mentioned declaration must accompany written assignments. Your assignment will be cancelled
and returned unmarked if you do not include a fully completed and signed declaration form.
I (full names):
Student number: Module: TPN3703
Declare that…
1. I understand what plagiarism entails and am aware of the University’s policy in this regard.
2. I declare that this assignment is my own, original work. Where I used someone else’s work, whether a
printed source, the internet or any other source, I give the proper acknowledgement and include a
complete reference list.
3. I did not use another current or previous student’s work, submitting it as my own.
4. I did not allow and will not allow anyone to copy my work with the intention of submitting it as his or her
own work.
Signature Date:
7
,4. OBSERVATIONS AND LESSON PLANNING
OBSERVATION GUIDE
Part of the objectives for your teaching practice period is to learn from observing an experienced
teacher. However, observing is not simply watching. You have to be actively involved in observing.
When you are not teaching but observing your mentor teacher, look at the following questions. (Source
- adapted for Part A, B and C): Cohen, L., Manion, L. & Morrison, K. 2005. A guide to teaching practice,
pp. 103-105. New York: Routledge)
• Provide answers to the following questions for 3 different lessons.
Lesson 1: Subject: Grade: Date observed:
A. The beginning of a lesson:
• How do the learners enter the classroom?
The learners enter the classroom randomly, there is no order.
• How does the teacher greet the learners?
The teacher greets the learners, respectively.
• How do they greet the teacher?
The learners stand up and greet the teacher.
• How are the desks arranged?
The desks are placed in rows.
• Where is the teacher at the beginning of the lesson?
The teacher stands in front of the classroom.
• Does the teacher take a register?
No.
• Are the learners allowed to talk when they enter or are they silent?
The learners are allowed to talk as the enter but not loudly.
• Are they allowed to bring their school bags or sport bags inside?
Yes.
B. During the lesson
• How is the previous day’s homework dealt with?
The teacher asks if the learners have completed their homework and do remedials.
• How does the teacher settle the class?
The teacher asks the learners to sit and listen
• How does the teacher indicate that the lesson has started?
The teacher introduces the topic of the lesson and writes it on the board.
• How are books/resources handed out?
The teacher distributes the resources to each desk
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• What does the teacher say and do so that all learners know what they have to do and what
they must not do?
The teacher gives the learners instructions.
• Are the learners allowed to move around the classroom, and if so, how many at any given
time?
The learners are allowed to move only if they want to throw away something in the bin.
• Where is the teacher at different stages of the lesson?
The teacher moves around the classroom
• How does the teacher deal with learners who are slower or faster than the others?
The teacher gives the learners to ask questions.
C. At the end of the lesson:
• How does the teacher close the lesson?
The teacher gives the learners an opportunity to ask questions.
• How do the learners put away their books and materials?
The learners put the books in their bags
• How does the teacher collect material or books?
The teacher asks the learners to bring the learners according to their rows and count them.
• How does the teacher dismiss the class?
The teacher gives the class permission to dismiss according to their rows
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