BPT1501

ASSIGNMENT 5
[LESSON 5 – Topic: Integrated and innovative teaching and learning practices]
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INSTRUCTIONS
i. Refer to Lesson Five (5) and answer the questions that follow.
ii. Maintain the numbering the same way it appears on the question paper.
iii. Type legibly and make use of correct word case appropriately.
iv. Edit your work before submitting.
v. Use your own words. Do not cut and paste information from your sources.
vi. Acknowledge all sources using an acceptable referencing technique.
vii. Complete and sign your 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 your Assignments for this module.
Assignments without the form will be cancelled and returned
unmarked.

The Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies places specific emphasis on

integrity and ethical behaviour with regard to 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 submit 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 with the intention to submit it
as his/her.

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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.

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I (full names and surname):

Student number: Module: BPT1501

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. Where I used someone
else's work, whether a printed source, the internet or any other source, I give the
proper acknowledgement 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 own work.

Signature

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Assignment starts here:
QUESTION 1
1.1 In this Assignment, you are expected to identify the appropriate technology/ies and
explain how you will integrate this/these technology/ies in your lesson in order to:
i. enhance the quality of teaching and learning
ii. make learning fun
iii. promote innovation
iv. bring the quite and shy learner to life
Instructions:
 Refer to the Rubric attached in order to fully complete the assignment
 Make sure you read the “Definitions of important terms” on Page 6. This will
help you to understand what is required.

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RUBRIC:

Scoring 1-2 3-4 5

Enhance the The explanation The explanation provided The explanation
quality of provided by the by the student provided by the
teaching and student demonstrates demonstrates sufficient student demonstrates
learning a little knowledge of knowledge of how the mastery of
how the selected selected technology can knowledge on how
technology can be be integrated into the the selected
integrated in a lesson lesson to enhance the technology can be
to enhance the quality of teaching and integrated into the
quality of teaching learning. lesson to enhance
and learning. the quality of
teaching and
learning
Make learning The explanation The explanation provided The explanation
fun provided by the by the student provided by the
student demonstrates demonstrates sufficient student demonstrates
a little knowledge of knowledge of how the mastery of
how the selected selected technology can knowledge on how
technology can be be integrated into the the selected
integrated in a lesson lesson to make learning technology can be
to make learning fun. integrated into the
fun lesson to make
learning fun.
Promote The explanation The explanation provided The explanation
innovation provided by the by the student provided by the
student demonstrates demonstrates sufficient student demonstrates
a little knowledge of knowledge of how the mastery of
how the selected selected technology can knowledge on how
technology can be be integrated into the the selected
integrated in a lesson lesson to promote technology can be
to promote innovation integrated into the
innovation lesson to promote
innovation.
Bring the quiet The explanation The explanation provided The explanation
and shy provided by the by the student provided by the
learner to life student demonstrates student demonstrates
demonstrates a sufficient knowledge of mastery of
little knowledge of how the selected knowledge on how
how the selected technology can be the selected
technology can be integrated into the lesson technology can be
integrated in a lesson to bring the quiet and integrated into the
to bring the quiet shy learners to life lesson to bring the
and shy learners to quiet and shy
life learners to life

(20)

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 Definition of important terms:

* A little knowledge refers to limited understanding

demonstrated by the student. In this context a little
knowledge is measured through mentioning of the relevant
technology/ies.

* Sufficient knowledge refers to solid understanding

demonstrated by the student in identifying the relevant
technology/ies and describing the identified
technology/ies.

* Mastery of knowledge refers to a high level of

understanding, competence, and capability demonstrated by
the student in identifying the appropriate technology/ies,
describing the technology/ies and explaining how the
technology/ies can be integrated into the lesson to:
 enhance quality of teaching and learning
 make learning fun
 promote innovation
 bring the quiet and shy learners to life

QUESTION 2

2.1 Mention THREE (3) disadvantages of using technology in teaching and learning.

(6)
2.2 Explain how you can address the disadvantages mentioned in Question 1. (9)
2.3 Can technology replace teachers? Discuss (5)
[20]

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EVALUATION:

This is how you will be evaluated:

QUESTION 1: SEE THE RUBRIC ATTACHED - (4 x 5 = 20)

QUESTION 2:

2.1 3 answers (each answer counts 2 marks) (6)

2.2 3 explanations (each explanation counts 3 marks) (9)

2.3 a paragraph containing 5 valid points (5)

[20]

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Grand Total: 40