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1. This assignment consists of FOUR Questions. Answer ALL FOUR questions;
2. Ensure that you use all the relevent readers to substantiate your work;
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12. Similar assignments (from different students) will be marked and scored. But each student will be awarded
an average mark;
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rubric and declaration at the end of your assignment (in that order/sequence);
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You have 3 attempts, only the LATEST will be marked. Make sure that your assignment adheres to
all above instructions and is submitted as a SINGLE DOCUMENT.QUESTION 1
Diversity refers to the range of identities that exist in a group of people. Common identity categories
referenced when discussing diversity include race, class, gender, religion, and sexual orientation. Diversity in
education represents a broad range of ideas and initiatives to create learning environments that are safe,
inclusive and equitable for as many identities as possible. Recognizing, fostering and developing sensitivity to
the needs of people in various identity categories are primary aims of educational diversity. Today’s diversity
initiatives in education encompass an even wider range of categories and practices. Initially, affirmative action
and equal opportunity policies recognized race, religion, gender, color, ethnicity and national origin.
Critically analyse diversity in the classroom by drawing connections amongst the theory of multiple intelligences
and curriculum for the Grade 10 learners focusing on your specialisation (one subject). Practical examples are
highly recommended to support your arguments. [25]QUESTION 2
Quality education is a key concern as a means of preparing learners for the knowledge economy. ICT integration
is described as the means of using any ICT tool such as Internet, e-learning technologies and CD ROMs to assist
teaching and learning. ICTs in this study include the computer, the internet and CD ROMs. It requires keen
planning, effective teacher preparation and sustained regular teacher professional support and visionary
leadership that recognizes the need to prepare the learners to live and work in the technological world of the
21st century. It also requires a teachers’ attitude that is adaptive to change and appreciation of the fact that in
many ways modern technology enriches pedagogies. Use of ICTs also demands teacher creativity,
innovativeness hard work.
Create an essay demonstrating the Integration of Information and Communication technology (ICT) in to
teaching practice. You must design the ICT strategy that has never existed before, and the strategy must be
implemented to advantage the 2021 Grade 12 learners during Covid-19 pandemic. [25]QUESTION 3
Scaffolding is based on Lev Vygotsky’s concept of Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD). The ZPD is the distance
between what children can do by themselves and the next learning that they can be helped to achieve with
competent assistance.
Being able to facilitate scaffolding in your learners is one of the very important skills to master as a teacher.
Show using the theories of Piaget, Vygotsky and Bruner, how you could help your learners through scaffolding?
[25]
QUESTION 4
Teaching practice provides experiences to student teachers in the actual teaching and learning environment.
During teaching practice, a student-teacher is given the opportunity to try the art of teaching before actually
getting into the real world of the teaching profession.
Discuss challenges in mentor-student teacher relationships you have experienced during teaching practice.
What did you do to address these challenges to the satisfaction of both parties involved in the mentorship?
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TOTAL (100)