UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS UNIVERSITEITSEKSAMENS ee — UNISA lesen: BTE2601 (471438) October!November 2018 Becoming a Teacher Duration 2 Hours 100 Marks EXAMINATION PANEL AS APPOINTED BY THE DEPARTMENT Closed book examination This examination question paper remains the property of the University of South Africa and may not be removed from the examination venue This question paper consists of five pages Question one comprises of multiple-choice questions and is compulsory Answer any THREE questions from Questions 2 to2 BTE2601 OctNov 2019 QUESTION 1 (COMPULSORY) 1 12 13 14 15 The theory that descnbes how learners understand the information they encounter in the classroom and emphasise that learners are unique ts behaviounst theory cognitive theory social theory Both 1 and 3 RONa The following are the phases of information processing, except for one Which one 1s not? Positive interdependence Input phase Processing phase Output phase KONA Which of the following desenbe how learners think, learn and take responsibilty for their own learning? 1 Metacognition 2 Intelligence 3. Communication 4 None of the above Curnculum change !s inevitable This mean curriculum change 1s sure to happen happens by chance does not happen depends on the mood RON The determination of what led to the success or failure of the lesson presented by the teacher showed that the teacher recognises existing knowledge or learning to that point summanises the lesson experience engages in reflective teaching uses it to serve as a means to focuse on an activity Rona [TURN OVER]16 110 3 BTE2601 Oct/Nov 2018 It is one of the processes that could enhance reflective teaching 1 Observing your colleagues 2 Maintaining conflict among students 3 Self-report 4 Both 1 and3 In the CAPS document for learners are grouped according to levels stages phases age RONS The teacher 1s expected to align his or her planning to the to ensure that the needs of all learners are catered for curriculum syllabus context content RONs Knowing learners well and understanding therr different learning needs refers to interpersonal skills pedagogy of care management skills information gathering skills RON A good teacher should be familiar with the school, classroom and learners that he or she teaches This suggest that the teacher needs to proceed from the simple to the complex do situation analysis proceed from analysis to synthesis All of the above [10] ons [TURN OVER]4 BTE2601 OcuNov 2019 ANSWER ANY THREE OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: QUESTION 2 21 Outline the three elements of Behaviourism (3x1=3) 22 Describe the constructivist perspective of learning, and provide four ways to apply the constructivist approach in the classroom ” 23 Describe in your own words the value of learning theories for your classroom teaching Indicate how the learning theories can be linked to the practice of teaching and learning (10) 24 Differentiate between covert curnculum and hidden curriculum 4) 25 With Du Plessis and Booyse's, (2008 87) lesson plan design cycle in mind, descnbe teaching as mediation (6) [30] QUESTION 3 31 Name and discuss the three tools that guide teachers to reflect on their practice (3x3=9) 32 Outline the three broad questions a teacher can use to formulate his/her teaching philosophy (3) 33 Distinguish between formative assessment and summative assessment, and provide an example for each (2x3=6) 34 Howcan you ensure learning diversity through assessment? 6) 35 Outline three purposes of assessment (3x2=6) [0] QUESTION 4 41 Outline the different roles that teachers collectively should display to meet the minimum requirements for teacher education qualifications (7) 42 Descnbe the three values in a learner-centred curnculum that a teacher can use to create a pedagogy of care in the classroom (3x3=9) 43 Suggest four benefits of applying a caring pedagogy (4x2=8) [TURN OVER]5 BTE2601 OctINov 2019 44 Discuss the three principles of the curriculum policy (3x2=6) QUESTION 5 51 Name the Multiple Intelligences as identified by Howard Gardner (1943) 52 White Paper 6 showed a commitment to providing equal education ‘opportunities for learners who had been excluded because the education and training system did not accommodate their special needs The teacher can use the following to ensure an inclusive learning environment, namely a transformative approach, caring pedagogy, awareness of intnnsic and extrinsic factors, and a broader approach to support With the above statement in mind, do the following 521 Explain the transformative approach 522 Why do we have a broader approach to support? Provide three reasons 52.3. Mention the most intrinsic and extrinsic barriers to learning within the South African context 53 How can the teacher develop a classroom system that supports learners so that all learners can learn? Provide examples to illustrate your answer 54 Differentiate between disruptive behaviour and learning difficulties TOTAL: First examiner: Mr MX Majola ‘Second examiner: Prof MJ Taole ° UNISA 2019 [30) (8) (2) (3) (4) (5) (8) + [400]