TPS3705/101/0/2024

Tutorial Letter 101/0/2024

Teaching Practice for the SP (Grade 7-9)

TPS3705

Year module

Department of Curriculum and Instructional

Studies

This tutorial letter contains important information about TPS3705.

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CONTENTS
Page
1. INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................3
2 PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES.........................................................................................................3
2.1 Purpose...........................................................................................................................................3
2.2 Outcomes........................................................................................................................................5
3 CURRICULUM TRANSFORMATION..............................................................................................6
4 LECTURER AND CONTACT DETAILS..........................................................................................6
4.1 Lecturer...........................................................................................................................................6
4.2 Department.....................................................................................................................................6
4.3 University........................................................................................................................................6
5 RESOURCES..................................................................................................................................8
5.1 Prescribed books...........................................................................................................................8
5.2 Recommended book......................................................................................................................8
5.3 Electronic reserves (e-reserves)...................................................................................................9
6 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES.................................................................................................10
6.1 First-Year Experience Programme @ Unisa..............................................................................10
7. STUDY PLAN................................................................................................................................11
8. PRACTICAL WORK......................................................................................................................12
9. ASSESSMENT.............................................................................................................................14
9.1 Assessment criteria.....................................................................................................................14
9.2 Assessment plan..........................................................................................................................14
9.3 Assignment numbers...................................................................................................................15
9.4 Assignment due dates.................................................................................................................15
9.5 Submission of assignments........................................................................................................16
9.6 Other assessment methods........................................................................................................16
9.7 The examination...........................................................................................................................17
10 ACADEMIC DISHONESTY...........................................................................................................17
10.1 Plagiarism......................................................................................................................................17
11. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITY....................................................................................................18
12. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS..........................................................................................18
13. SOURCES CONSULTED..............................................................................................................19
14. IN CLOSING.................................................................................................................................19
15. ADDENDUM.................................................................................................................................19

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Dear Student

1. INTRODUCTION

Thanks for choosing the Practical Teaching module. Congratulations on successfully adding the
TPS3705 module to your academic programme; we wish you success and enjoyment. We will
make every effort to assist you in completing this module successfully. If you begin your studies
early in the year and make a commitment to completing your assignments accurately and on time,
you will be on the right track to success. There are no physical study materials provided in this
module. This implies that you can access your study material and all your examinations online.

The directions for completing and submitting the tasks are provided in this instructional letter
(TL101). We use myUnisa/Moodle as our virtual campus in all instances of online engagement. A
new learning management system, called Moodle, will be used to provide the myUnisa virtual
campus. The administration, documentation and delivery of instructional content to you, through
this online system, will enhance engagement with you.

Keep in mind that you must finish 25 consecutive days of practical classroom teaching for
TPS3705 in the SP (Senior Phase) (Grades 7-9). When choosing your dates for practical teaching,
you must keep in mind that weekends, holidays, and extra classes are not considered regular school
days. There can be no exceptions to this requirement. Even if you work and do not have
enough leave days, you must still complete 25 school days.

2 PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES

2.1 Purpose

The purpose of this module is to provide you with the knowledge, skills and attitudes you need to teach
learners in the Senior Phase (SP). The focus of this module is on the practical aspects of your training as
a student teacher.

Teaching Practice is the culmination of your studies; the Teaching Practice component of this programme
is where you must demonstrate that you can apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes you have acquired
during your studies.

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Unisa follows a partly school-based initial teacher education model. In this model, partner schools and
HEIs (higher education institutions) exercise a joint responsibility for the planning and management of
programmes, and the training and assessment of student teachers. Schools have the responsibility of
supporting student teachers to teach in their chosen learning areas, assess learners, and manage classes.
Schools must also supervise and assess student teachers’ competencies in all these areas of teaching.

HEIs have the responsibility of ensuring that programmes meet the requirements for academic validation
by presenting programmes for accreditation, awarding qualifications to successful student teachers and,
finally, arranging student placements in schools.

The idea that schools should play a major role in ITE (initial teacher education) is not a new one. As
early as 1944, an investigation in England looked into the “supply, recruitment and training of teachers”
and concluded that the key to more effective teacher education was to give the practical side of
preparation greater weight. It was proposed that the staff in schools, where student teachers are placed for
Teaching Practice, should be primarily responsible for directing and supervising these student teachers.

It was also suggested that to achieve more effective training and reflective practice, training institutions,
such as higher education institutions, should take responsibility for the theoretical education and the
practical training of their students in schools.

Essentially, the partnership involves the following features:

• Student teachers are expected to be in school and work particularly closely with mentors who
have the responsibility to oversee their school-based progress as student teachers.

• Student teachers are not “thrown in at the deep end” (as they very often used to be in earlier
teacher-education programmes).

• Student teachers are encouraged to observe experienced teachers “in action”, before
embarking upon teaching themselves.

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• School mentors and HEI advisors/tutors who visit student teachers at the schools should provide
the student teachers with feedback on their progress.

• Student teachers are encouraged to evaluate their progress, which is done by the university
official, after the teaching practise in the school – this is called the reflective- practitioner model.

Thus HEIs, in partnership with schools, determine whether student teachers have reached, what is
termed, QTS (qualified teacher status). To achieve QTS, student teachers must demonstrate, to both
partners, that they have reached a certain level of competence.

The present system has considerable advantages for students, schools and HEIs. Before the establishment
of this partnership, many student teachers complained about what was called the “theory/practice divide”,
where much of the work done in the HEI was irrelevant to the practical context of the school. Practicing
teachers played little part in the training process and, for many student teachers, the programmes offered
provided inadequate preparation for full-time teaching. By contrast, a partnership can provide a very
effective means of enabling student teachers to learn the complex craft of teaching. In this partnership,
the HEI’s analytical environment enhances the professional experience gained in school. In the
partnership, both the complex craft of teaching and the HEI’s analytical environment is regarded as
essential.

Against the background of the above remarks, we sincerely hope that you will enjoy the opportunity to
become involved with, and actively participate in, all aspects of school life.

2.2 Outcomes

Students will demonstrate applied competence by practicing their teaching skills, knowledge and
attitudes in the Senior Phase (Grades 7-9) during the teaching practice period.

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3 CURRICULUM TRANSFORMATION

Unisa has implemented a transformation charter based on five pillars and eight dimensions. In response to
this charter, we have placed curriculum transformation high on the teaching and learning agenda.
Curriculum transformation includes the following pillars: student-centred scholarship; the pedagogical
renewal of teaching and assessment practices; the scholarship of teaching and learning; and the infusion
of African epistemologies and philosophies. These pillars and their principles will be integrated, at both
programme and module levels, as a phased-in approach. You will notice a marked change in the teaching
and learning strategy implemented by Unisa, together with how the content is conceptualised in your
modules. We encourage you to embrace these changes during your studies at Unisa in a responsive way
within the framework of transformation.

4 LECTURER AND CONTACT DETAILS

4.1 Lecturer
Ms TB Maphumulo
012 429 4559 (During office hours, 8:00 -16:00, no weekends). emaphutb@unisa.ac.za

4.2 Department
Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies PO
Box 392
Unisa
0003
012 4294033: Departmental secretary

4.3 University

If you need to contact the University about matters not related to the content of this module, please
consult Study @ Unisa for guidelines on which department you should contact to address your
query. You may also go to www.unisa.ac.za where contact details are given under the “contact us”
button.

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FOR ANY ADMINISTRATIVE QUESTIONS OR MARKS, DO NOT CONTACT YOUR LECTURER!

Please call or e-mail the following numbers or addresses:

Unisa web page www.unisa.ac.za

myUnisa https://my.unisa.ac.za/
Student enquiries and FAQs enquire@unisa.ac.za
Tel 0800 00 1870
myUnisa myUnisaHelp@unisa.ac.za
012 429 3111 (Option 2)
myLife myLifeHelp@unisa.ac.za
General applications and registration queries study-info@unisa.ac.za
Applications enquiries applications@unisa.ac.za
Unisa website (http://www.unisa.ac.za)
Registration enquiries educare@unisa.ac.za
Tel. numbers: 012 429 2645.
012 481 1162/2549/2749/2702/7200
Exemptions adhoccredits@unisa.ac.za
RPL enquiries rpl@unisa.ac.za
morokvt@unisa.ac.za
General Education specific enquiries edu-enquiries@unisa.ac.za
012 429 2645

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EDUCATION

Student support
Mr Steven Shabangu shabasm@unisa.ac.za
012 429 2645
Mr Tebatso Moloto molotsw@unisa.ac.za

Assignment division
Telephone number: 012 429 3710/3958/8720/3710/2986/2660/2897/2602/011 471 3170/2764
E-mail: assign@unisa.ac.za
Examination division
Telephone number: 012 429 2667/6090/6130/2267/2700/2986/
Please send all enquiries to exams@unisa.ac.za or CEDUExams@unisa.ac.za Exam
admission: examadmission@unisa.ac.za
Enquiries regarding the re-mark of examination scripts: remark@unisa.ac.za
If you wish to purchase a copy of your examination script, please send a request to
purchasescript@unisa.ac.za
For further enquiries on aegrotats, please send an e-mail directly to aegrotats@unisa.ac.za.
Examination Venue and Invigilation Administration: Telephone number: 011 471 3174 or 011 471
2375
E-mail: invigilationandvenues@unisa.ac.za
Teaching Practice office: 012 484 2891/2822/2732/1059/2730/2700/1048 or 012 429 4897/4550

5 RESOURCES

5.1 Prescribed books

There are no prescribed books for this module.

5.2 Recommended book

Taole, M.J., et al. 2019. Teaching practice in an African context. Pretoria: Van Schaik.
This book is useful, as it contains additional information that may be useful in your studies. You may
therefore request the book from the Unisa Library, but you may only keep it for a limited period, so
that it is also available for other students to use.

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If you prefer, you may also buy the book from academic bookshops, or you can order it from
https://www.onthedot.co.za. Please note: There is no obligation to buy the book. You can also use
different books.

5.3 Electronic reserves (e-reserves)

https://oasis.unisa.ac.za/articles/2702998.28161/1.PDF https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ787770

https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1009&context=hjsr

E-reserves can be downloaded from the Library catalogue. More information is available at:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/request/request

5.4 Library Services and resources

The Unisa Library offers a range of information services and resources:

 For a general Library overview, go to:

https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Library/About-the-Library
Library @ a glance
 For detailed Library information, go to:
https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Library
 For research support and services (e.g., personal librarians and literature search services), go to:
https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Library/Library-services/Research-support

The library has created numerous Library guides to assist you: http://libguides.unisa.ac.za

Recommended guides:

 Request recommended books and access e-reserve material:

https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/request
 Requesting and finding library material: Postgraduate services:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/request/postgrad
 Finding and using library resources and tools (Research Support):
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/research-support
 Frequently asked questions about the library:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/ask

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 Services to students living with disabilities:

https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/disability
 A-Z databases:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/az.php
 Subject-specific guides:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/?b=s
 Information on fines & payments:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/request/fines

Assistance with technical problems accessing the Unisa Library or resources:

https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/techsupport

Lib-help@unisa.ac.za (insert your student number in the subject line please)

General library inquiries can be directed to:

Library-enquiries@unisa.ac.za

6 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The Study @ Unisa website is available on myUnisa: www.unisa.ac.za/brochures/studies This

website has all the tips and information you need to succeed at Unisa.

6.1 First-Year Experience Programme @ Unisa

For many students, the transition from school education to tertiary education is beset with anxiety. This
is also true for first-time students at Unisa. Unisa is a dedicated open distance and e-learning institution.
Unlike face-to-face/contact institutions, Unisa is somewhat different. It is a mega university, and all our
programmes are offered through a blended learning model or fully online learning mode. It is for this
reason that we thought it necessary to offer first-time students additional/extended support so that they
can seamlessly navigate the Unisa teaching and learning journey with little difficulty and few barriers.
In this regard, we offer a specialised student support programme to students entering Unisa for the first
time. We refer to this programme as Unisa’s First-Year Experience (FYE) Programme. The FYE is
designed to provide you with prompt and helpful information about services that the institution offers,
and how you can access information. The following FYE programmes are currently offered:

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To ensure that you do not miss out on important academic and support communication from the
SRU, please check your myLife inbox regularly.

7. STUDY PLAN

TUTORIAL LETTER 101 TUTORIAL LETTER 103

This is a tutorial letter giving an
overview of Teaching Practice and
contains Assignments 01 and 02.
CODE: TPS3705 (SP practical
teaching)
Tutorial Letter 103 for TPS3705 contains the portfolio to be
used during Teaching Practice. (Download the electronic
version from myUnisa.)

Assignment Assignment 02 Portfolio

01

Purpose The The assignment requires A structured portfolio

assignment student teachers to place that records experiences
familiarises themselves in the shoes during practical teaching
student of a learner. and it contains lesson
teachers with plans
to be used during
ethical practical teaching.
behaviour
during
teaching
practice.

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Actions to be taken Submit Assignment 01 Submit Assignment 02 You must do five weeks
for examination for the year mark. This is consecutively (25
admission. a report on the first week school days) of
of Teaching Practice. Teaching Practice in the
SP, which aligns with
your registered SP
subject didactics.

Complete the portfolio

in English. Fill in five
lesson plans. Present
five lessons that are
school-based
teacher/mentor assessed.
Submit a fully completed
portfolio as an
assignment
50.

8. PRACTICAL WORK

Teaching Practice modules integrate all learning in the PGCE programme. The structure of the
qualification is such that there is a gradual build-up to the aim of achieving applied competence.
Students build on their disciplinary (academic) knowledge and acquire pedagogical (educational)
knowledge and competencies. Then, they must combine these in the professional studies phase of the
qualification (specialised didactics or methods) and they must practice their competencies in the
workplace during their practical teaching period. Everything in the programme is aimed at, and
culminates in, this final phase – the achievement of applied competence. The aim is that students
demonstrate their ability to teach (perform a set of tasks) with both understanding (perform their roles
as educators) and reflection (reflect on their practice).

Teaching Practice modules cannot be registered in isolation. They are always part of subject didactics
or learning area didactics modules. Students must therefore simultaneously register for TPS3705 and
for a SP subject didactics module. The five weeks of Teaching Practice for the SP subject didactics
module must be done in a primary/high school (Grades 7-9).

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A student teacher is expected to:

 observe mentor teachers while they teach
 become involved in, and learn from, as many teaching and educational experiences at
school as possible
 develop a critical and reflective attitude towards school, teaching and education
 start making a connection between the practice and the theoretical knowledge he/she has
acquired in the PGCE/BEd programme
 work on filling out the portfolio’s information every day of the Teaching Practice
 use the opportunity to learn as much as possible from the experience at the school and
his/her association with every teacher and learner
 understand that every teacher has his/her ideas about the nature and scope of teaching
 listen appreciatively and critically to the opinion of every teacher, and show a positive
attitude towards Teaching Practice
 participate in the activities of the school, obey the rules, and acknowledge the authority
of the principal and other office-bearers
 remember that he/she also represents Unisa during the visit to the school, especially since
his/her good behaviour might open the doors for other students
 adhere to the safety regulations of the school
 understand that the school is not responsible for the safety or loss of student teachers’
possessions

To summarise:

Enrolment SP Subject didactics plus TPS3705

Period and phase/band Five weeks (consecutive) in SP (Gr 7-9)

Complete portfolio including the lesson Fill out the portfolio template and
plans present five lessons assessed by the
teacher/mentor.

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9. ASSESSMENT

9.1 Assessment criteria

Assessment criteria can be found in assignments.

9.2 Assessment plan

 To complete this module, you will be required to submit 3 assignments.

 All information on when and where to submit your assignments will be made available to you
via the myUnisa site for your module.

 Due dates for assignments, as well as the actual assignments, are available on the myUnisa
site for this module.

 To gain admission to the examination, you will be required to submit Assignment 01.

 Your assignments will comprise a combination of MCQs and practical projects.

 You need to obtain a year mark average of 50% for the assignment/s to gain admission to the
examination.

 The assignment weighting for the module is 20%.

 The examination will be a portfolio.

 The examination will count 80% towards the final module mark.

Assessment Assessment type Contribution to Contribution to the

activity the year mark final mark

Assignment Baseline (Compulsory) 10% 4%

01 Active student
assignment

Assignment Reflective 90% 16%

02 (Compulsory)

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Assignment Summative 80%

50 (Compulsory)

Non-venue-based
Examination

Total 100% 100%

9.3 Assignment numbers

 It is recommended that you keep a copy of your submitted assignment, which you can
produce if any need arises.
 Enquiries for submitted assignments should be directed to assign@unisa.ac.za
 Please start working on your assignments as soon as you register for the module.
 Log on to the myUnisa site for this module to obtain more information on the due dates for
the submission of the assignments

Marks are finalised by the EXAMINATION SECTION, NOT by your lecturer

– DO NOT contact your lecturer for any marks!

9.4 Assignment due dates

 There are no assignment due dates included in this tutorial letter.

 Assignment due dates will be made available to you on the landing page of the myUnisa
module site for this module. We envisage that the due dates will be available to you upon
registration.
 Modules offered by Unisa are either blended (meaning that we use a combination of printed
and online material to engage with you) or online (all information is available via the
internet). In all cases of online engagement, we use myUnisa as our virtual campus.
 The myUnisa virtual campus will be offered via a new learning management system. This is
an online system that is used to administer, document and deliver educational material to you
and support engagement with you.

 Look out for information from your lecturer as well as other Unisa platforms to determine
how to access the virtual myUnisa module site.

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 Information on the tools that will be available to engage with the lecturer and fellow students
to support your learning will also be communicated via various platforms.

 The University undertakes to communicate as clearly and frequently as is necessary to ensure

optimum advantage in the use of the new learning management system.

 Additional information on the use of the myUnisa site for the module, as well as features to
engage and communicate with your lecturer and other students will also be made available via
the online site for the module.

 Therefore, log on to the myUnisa site for your module to gain more information on where to
complete and/or upload your assignments and how to communicate with your lecturer.

9.5 Submission of assignments

As indicated in section 9.2, you need to complete 3 assignments for this module, all of which
should be online. Submit electronically, as a PDF file, on myUnisa. No MS Word, Excel, Zipped or
any other format will be accepted.

Assignments should NOT be submitted by post, courier, e-mail or physically at any Unisa campus.

You will find all the information on myUnisa/Moodle on submitting assignments online. To go to the
myUnisa/Moodle website, start at the main Unisa website, http://www.unisa.ac.za.

9.5.1 Assignments

Assignments are available on myUnisa module site (Moodle).

Assignment 01 is a multiple-choice assignment and must be completed online.

Assignment 01 is compulsory; it must be submitted on or before the due date for you
to complete your year of study.

Assignment 02 and Assignment 50 are essay type assignments and must be submitted
online. Please number your assignments correct and write the correct module code on the cover
page.

9.6 Other assessment methods

Formative Assessment: Assignments 01 and 02

Summative Assessment: Assignment 50 – Portfolio (Examination) - You must prepare yourself

well for the examination and complete all the sections and subsections of the portfolio. Details on the
assignments will be on the myUnisa module site.

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9.7 The examination

The portfolio (Assignment 50) should be submitted electronically as a non-venue-based examination.

PLEASE NOTE: Portfolio marks are released as module results, with other
examination marks, in December. Queries related to module results should be directed
to the Examination Section.

10 ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

10.1 Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the act of taking the words, ideas, and thoughts of others and presenting them as your
own. It is a form of theft that involves several dishonest academic activities, such as the following:

 Cutting and pasting from any source without acknowledging the source
 Not including or using incorrect references
 Paraphrasing without acknowledging the source of the information

10.2 Cheating
Cheating includes, but is not limited to, the following:

 Completing assessments on behalf of another student, copying from another student during an
assessment, or allowing a student to copy from you
 Using social media (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram) or other platforms to disseminate
assessment information
 Submitting corrupt or irrelevant files
 Buying completed answers from “tutors” or internet sites (contract cheating)

More information about plagiarism can be downloaded on the link below:

https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/myunisa/default/Study-@-Unisa/Student-values-and-rules

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11. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITY

The Advocacy and Resource Centre for Students with Disability (ARCSWiD) provides an opportunity
for staff to interact with new and returning students with disabilities.

If you are a student with a disability and would like additional support or need additional time for
assessments, you are invited to contact Ms TB Maphumulo, at emaphutb@unisa.ac.za, so that you can
be assisted.

12. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I do both practical teaching modules concurrently (in other words can I do only 25
days)?
No. All students need to complete 50 school days of practical teaching.

Do public holidays, school holidays, and extra/ weekend classes count as school days?
No. Teaching Practice should be scheduled on normal school days.

Do I need to submit two portfolios?

Yes, you must submit one portfolio for each module: one FET (TPS3706), and the other one for Senior
Phase (TPS3705).

Do I need to do practical teaching in all grades of a phase?

You may do practical teaching in one grade only or more than one grade, depending on what is
possible at the school where you are placed. TPS3706 is strictly for Grades 10-12, and TP3705 should
be strictly for Grades 7-9.

Which language do I use in the portfolio if I teach isiZulu, isiXhosa, etc.?

You may do your language subjects lesson plans in isiZulu, isiXhosa, Afrikaans, etc., but you should
complete the other parts of the portfolio in English. For other subjects, you should strictly use English.

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Whom should I contact regarding subject-specific questions on Teaching Practice?

You need to contact your subject didactics lecturer.

If I did not finish my 25 days, should I submit and attach the reasons?
No, you must complete the mandatory consecutive 25 days TP period before submission.

Can I resubmit the assignment when the portal is closed?

No, you cannot resubmit or change the assignment once the portal is closed.

13. SOURCES CONSULTED

Killen, R. 2007. Teaching strategies for outcomes-based education. Juta and Company Ltd.
Richard, IA. 2012. Learning to teach. 9th ed. McGrow-Hill: New York.

14. IN CLOSING

Enjoy your time doing practical teaching! Although teaching is a rewarding job, it also takes passion
and commitment.
Please get in touch with me as soon as you can by phone or e-mail if you are experiencing any academic
challenges with your studies (preferably via e-mail)

15. ADDENDUM

ASSIGNMENTS: ASSIGNMENTS FOR 2024

Three assignments must be answered throughout the year. The due date for each assignment is
different. The due date is not the day you should submit the assignment; rather, it is the day it must get
to Unisa. To avert delays and network issues, submit early. Keep in mind that you must submit ALL
your assignments electronically.

There will be multiple-choice questions in Assignment 01. As soon as you complete your
submission, the system will begin to grade this assignment.

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The questions in Assignments 02 and 50 are written, and Assignment 50 is practical, which is not
on this TL. For instructions and details, see Tutorial Letter 103.

The myUnisa/Moodle learning management system is Unisa's online campus and will assist you in
communicating online with your lecturers, other students, and Unisa's administrative departments.
Because of this, it is crucial to have internet connectivity and frequently check myUnisa/Moodle.
Please be aware that, after you sign up for myUnisa/Moodle, you will also be able to submit your
assignments electronically, access library resources, download your module materials, and perform
other related tasks. Additionally, you will have access to your marks, past exam papers, and exam
dates, as well as be able to keep track of assignments that you have submitted. Start at the main Unisa
website, at http://unisa.ac.za, to access the myUnisa/Moodle website, and then click the Login to
myUnisa link, on the right side of the page. You ought to land on the myUnisa/Moodle page.

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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
Assignments 02 and 50 for this module. Assignments without this form will be cancelled
and returned unmarked.

The Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies places specific emphasis on integrity
and ethical behaviour in 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 submitting 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 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: TPS3705

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. When I used someone else’s work,
whether a printed source, the internet, or any other source, I give the proper acknowledgment 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 work.

Signature: Date:

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