TPS2602 - Assignment 01 - 2024

STUDENT ANTI-PLAGIARISM DECLARATION

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL STUDIES

This document MUST accompany your assignment as the cover page. Assignments
without this page will not be marked.

Module Code: TPS2602 Assessment Date: 12 May 2024

1. I know that plagiarism means taking and using the ideas, writings, works or inventions of
another as if they were one’s own. I know that plagiarism not only includes verbatim copying,
but also the extensive use of another person’s ideas without proper acknowledgement
(which includes the proper use of quotation marks) or any attempt to cheat the plagiarism
checking system. I know that plagiarism covers the use of material found in textual sources
and from the Internet.
2. I acknowledge and understand that plagiarism is wrong.
3. I understand that my assignment answers must be accurately referenced.
4. This assignment is my own work. I acknowledge that copying someone else’s work, or
part of it, is wrong, and that submitting identical work to others, constitutes a form of
plagiarism.
5. I have not allowed, nor will I in the future allow anyone to copy my work with the intention
of passing it off as their own work.
6. I understand that I can be awarded 0% if I have plagiarized.
7. I understand that my assignment may be submitted automatically to Turnitin.
8. I confirm that I have read and understood the following UNISA policies:
8.1 Policy for Copyright and Plagiarism
8.2 Policy on Academic Integrity
8.3 Student Disciplinary Code

Name……………………………………………… Student No: ..............................

Signed ……………………………………………. Date …………………………….

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ASSIGNMENT 01

MODULE CODE: TPS2602

Student number: ………………………………………

ASSIGNMENT UNIQUE NUMBER: 626409

This is a COMPULSORY assignment.

This assignment grants you access to write the examination which is
Assignment 50 (Teaching Practice Portfolio)

Instructions to students:

1. You must complete and attach a declaration form to your assignment.

2. You must write in complete sentences. One-word answers and abbreviated
answers will not be accepted.
3. Answer ALL three (3) questions.
4. Your first submission will ONLY be marked. You will not be allowed to re-
submit your assignment.
5. Please submit the correct assignment. Incorrect assignments will not be
marked and will be awarded a 0 mark.
6. Password-protected submissions will be given a zero.
7. No late assignments will be accepted.
8. Please type out this assignment. Handwritten assignments will not be marked.
9. You may use the template provided to complete your assignment 01.
10. The submission portal will open on the 9 th of February 2024 and close on the
12th of May 2024.
11. All assignments should be written in English.

Marking Grid

Question Marks
Question 1 10
Question 2 10
Question 3 20
Question 4 10
TOTAL=50
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QUESTION ONE – PLACEMENT CONFIRMATION [10]

DO NOT CHANGE THE FORMAT OF THIS ASSIGNMENT.

Attach your placement confirmation below.

NB. It is important for you to submit your placement to the Teaching Practice office
before the 31st of March 2024 so that you will receive your confirmation before the
due date of this assignment.
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QUESTION TWO - MY TEACHING PHILOSOPHY [10]

Briefly describe your teaching philosophy. Write a paragraph of 5-7 sentences on
each of the following questions:
1. Why do you want to become a teacher?
2. What strategies will you use to improve your learners’ academic performance?
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QUESTION THREE – CO-TEACHING LESSON PLAN

For this question you will design a co-teaching lesson plan. Pretend that you
will be teaching this lesson with your mentor teacher. Consider this lesson
plan as practice for when you are on teaching practice. You may NOT reuse this
lesson plan in your portfolio.

Tick the appropriate co-teaching method you will use for this lesson:

A. One teaches, one assists

B. Team teaching

C. Parallel teaching

D. Station teaching

E. Alternative teaching
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Co-teaching preparation sheet: Lesson 1 (20)

General information (2)

Date: ……………………….

Subject: …………………………………… Grade: ……………….….….

Topic: …………………………………………………

Duration of lesson………………(minutes)

Objectives/Outcomes (2)

What will the learners know/be able to do/understand by the end of the lesson? (Start with: “By the
end of this lesson, learners will be able to ....)

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The introduction phase (5)

Time allocation: ……………………………... (minutes)

Resources needed: (for example, projector, blackboard, textbook, page number, calculator, dictionary,
tablet, magazine/newspaper, space for exploring outdoors, tools, or recycling. If website/YouTube
video was used copy the URL link.)

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What prior knowledge do learners need to meet the outcomes of this lesson?

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How will you and your mentor teacher establish prior knowledge? Be detailed and specific.

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Teaching strategy/method you and your mentor teacher will use:

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Questions you and your mentor teacher will ask:

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QUESTION FOUR- ATTACHMENT OF LEARNING/TEACHING ACTIVITY [10]

Attach an example of an activity that you used for this lesson. It could be a class activity, an
assessment, a quiz, or a homework activity. It must be an activity that YOU DESIGNED. Do
not copy and paste activities from textbooks or attach the cover page of textbooks in this
section. [Make use of this space only].
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RUBRIC FOR LEARNING ACTIVITY - QUESTION FOUR

Criteria Excellent Basic Limited

Content The activity captured The activity covers a The activity does not
knowledge the content of the little bit of information cover the content that
topic that was taught. from the topic. was taught. It
(3) It demonstrates a It demonstrates an demonstrates a no
deep understanding of average understanding of the
the topic. understanding of the topic.
topic.
Critical Demonstrates Demonstrates good Displays limited to no
thinking excellent critical critical thinking skills, critical thinking skills,
thinking skills, makes makes logical with weak or
(3) logical connections, connections, and unsupported
and offers sound offers sound conclusions.
reasoning. reasoning.
Creativity The activity Demonstrates little to
demonstrates no creativity in
(2) exceptional creativity approaching the
in approaching the learning activity. It
learning activity, does not challenge
incorporating learners’ creative
innovative ideas and skills.
challenge learners’
creative skills.
Overall layout The activity is well The activity does not
structured. The font is capture the learners’
(2) visible to the learners. interest. There are no
Instructions are well or limited instructions
formulated and easy for learners.
to understand.

GRAND TOTAL: 50