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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.

The Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies places specific emphasis on

integrity and ethical behaviour with regard to the preparation of all written work to be
submitted for academic evaluation. Although academic personnel will provide you with
information regarding reference techniques as well as ways 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 the lecturer concerned before you submit any written work.

You are guilty of plagiarism when you extract information from a book, article or web page
without acknowledging the source, and pretend that it is your own work. In truth, you are
stealing someone else’s property. This does not only apply to cases where you quote
verbatim, but also when you present someone else’s work in a somewhat amended format
(paraphrase), or even when you use someone else’s deliberation without the necessary
acknowledgement. You are not allowed to use another student’s current or previous work.
You are furthermore not allowed to let anyone copy or use your work with the intention of
presenting it as his/her own.

Students who are guilty of plagiarism will forfeit all credit for the work concerned. In addition,
the matter can also be referred to the Disciplinary Committee for a ruling to be made.
Plagiarism is considered a serious violation of the university’s regulations and may lead to
suspension from the university. For the period that you are a student at the Department of
Curriculum and Instructional Studies, the under-mentioned declaration must accompany
all written work to be submitted. No written work will be accepted unless the declaration has
been completed and attached.

I, full name: Pilusa Rachel

Student number: 13107046

Subject/Module Code: TPN2602

Declaration
1. I understand what plagiarism entails and am aware of the university’s policy in this
regard.
2. I declare that this ______________________ (e.g. essay, report, project,
assignment, dissertation, thesis, etc) is my own, original work. Where someone
else’s work was used (whether from a printed source, the internet or any other
source) due acknowledgement was given and reference was made according to
departmental requirements.
3. I did not make use of another student’s previous work and submitted it as my own.
4. I did not allow and will not allow anyone to copy my work with the intention of
presenting it as his or her own work.

Signature PILUSA.R Date: 14-04-2023

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ASSIGNMENT 01

MODULE CODE: TPN2602

Student number: 13107046

ASSIGNMENT UNIQUE NUMBER: 804234

This is a COMPULSORY assignment.

This assignment grants you access to the examination part of this module,
(The Teaching Practice Portfolio).

1. MY TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Briefly describe your teaching philosophy. Write a paragraph of 5-7 sentences on
each of the following aspects:
Why do you want to be a teacher?
How do you believe you can make a difference? [Sub-total: 10]

My teaching philosophy is that I want to become a teacher how always

surrounded by papers and always looking for new information. I want to build a
better next generation for learners to develop and grow.

As a teacher I believe I can make a different in making learning to be fun and

exciting environment so learners can engage in groups. I will connect with my
learners and build a relationship with them in which, I will help my learners to
reach their full potential. I do believe learners learn best with positive teacher-
learner relationship.
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2. CAPS ACTIVITY
Make sure that you have a copy of the CAPS document for the subject you are
teaching in the Intermediate Phase. You will find the relevant CAPS document on
the myUnisa module site under the heading Additional Resources. Answer the
following questions based on the CAPS:

2.1 The curriculum is based on the values enshrined in the constitution. List two
aims of the Constitution.

Two aims of constitution are:

1. To develop an appreciation for the beauty and elegance of Mathematics.

2. To develop recognition that Mathematics is a creative part of human activity.

(2)
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2.2 The National Curriculum Statement Grades R-12 is based on certain

principles, name two.

1. Social transformation.

2. Active and critical learning.

(2)

2.3 What is section 4 of the CAPS about?

Section 4 of the CAPS is about assessment.

(1)

2.4 In conjunction with which two documents must the CAPS document be read?
Write down the full names of these documents. Abbreviations will not be marked
as correct.

1. The national policy pertaining to the programme and promotion requirements of

national curriculum statement Grades R-12.

2. National protocol for assessment Grades R-12.

(2)

2.5 Which minister of education signed the CAPS curriculum into implementation?

MRS Angie Motshekga.

(1)

2.6 The National Curriculum Statement aims to produce learners that are able to
do the following: List two aims.

1. Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and

effectively.

2. Collect, analyse, organise, and critically evaluate information.

(2)

[Sub-total: 10]
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3. CO-TEACHING. Please consult the following two (2) resources to assist you
in answering the questions on co-teaching. These resources are:

a. “Notes on co-teaching” – These notes can be found under the heading

Additional Resources in your module site.
b. Electronic reserves (e-reserves) - Effective Co-Teaching Practices. A
Simple Guide to Co-Teaching. Adapted from: The Maryland State Department
of Education, 2012.

NOTE: E-reserves can be downloaded from the Library catalogue. More

information is available at https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/request/request

3.1 Which two co-teaching styles do you recommend for the school where you will
do (or have already done) your teaching practice? For what reason?

Two co-teaching styles I do recommend for the school where I will be doing
teaching practice are:

1. One teaches, one observes method to know how student behave and interact
with teachers.
2. I will also use the one teaches; the one assists method to offer individual
assistance to learners while checking their behaviours and adding additional
notes on the board when the main teacher is explaining.

(4)

3.2. List three (3) advantages of co-teaching.

1. It keeps both teachers engaged with classroom.

2. It creates fun and effective learning opportunities for students.

3. Teachers can combine their knowledge to be more useful.

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(3)

3.3 Name three (3) disadvantages of co-teaching.

1. Planning can take more a long time when using the co-teaching model.

2. Some student might find it hard to concentrate while there is two people in the
class and attention will be divided as a result.

3. Any conflict between the teachers will reduce the effectiveness of this approach
as this model requires teamwork.

(3)

3.4 How do you think the learners feel about being taught by two
teachers at the same time?
I think learners will feel good by having two teachers teach them because if they
do not understand the one teacher the other can be there to break it down to them
individual other than having the same teacher explaining it to them and they still
do not understand. Generally, the learners view having two teachers as a positive
thing.

(2)

3.5 Is co-teaching practical in a South African school context? Explain your answer
in detail.
No,

(3)

[Sub-total:15]
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4. Critical Thinking (Problem Solving)

Every year a significant number of TPN2602 students do not complete their

Teaching Practice Portfolios (Assignment 50) on or before the deadline.

4.1 Can you think of three (3) reasons why students may not complete their
Teaching Practice Portfolios on or before the deadline?

(3)

4.2 Provide two (2) solutions to students that will enable them to submit their
Teaching Practice Portfolios on or before the deadline?

(2)

[Sub-total:5]

GRAND TOTAL: 40