DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

2024

TMS3723

Teaching Life Sciences in Further Education and Training

ASSIGNMENT 3 (Three)

ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE: 10 June 2024

ASSIGNMENT TOTAL MARKS: 100 Marks

HONESTY DECLARATION

Your exam script will not be marked if this is not completed.

I, ………...……………………………………………………….

(Name & Surname)

Student number: ……………………………………………….

Module code: …………………………………………………..

Hereby declare the following:

I understand Unisa’s policy on plagiarism. This examination is my original work produced by
myself. I have duly acknowledged all other people’s work (both electronic and print) through
the proper reference techniques as stipulated in this module.

I have not copied the work of any other person and handed it in as my own. I have also not
made my work available to any fellow students to submit as their own.

Signature: ……………… Date: ……………………….

 ASSIGNMENT 03 [100 marks]

This assignment is mandatory and contributes 25% to your final mark for this
module.

1. How does inquiry-based science education differ from traditional science

education? (20)
2. How can you effectively incorporate the essential components of a science
lesson plan such as learning objectives, assessment strategies and
instructional methods to ensure the successful delivery of the lesson? (20)
3. How can indigenous knowledge systems (IKS) be effectively used as strategies
for engaging students in science lessons? (10)
4. Name some challenges you encountered during the experiment and how you
managed to overcome them. (10)
5. Using critical evaluation, how would you analyse the results of an experiment
to identify key insights that could be applied to future scientific research, while
taking the limitations and potential biases of the experimental design into
consideration? (10)
6. How would you evaluate the types of evidence to be included in a teaching
portfolio based on criteria such as relevance, authenticity, diversity, reflection
and impact in order to ensure accurate representation of a teacher's teaching
competencies, effectiveness and achievements? (10)
7. How can a teaching portfolio be used to document professional growth and
development as a science educator? (10)
8. How has your understanding of the scientific method developed over time, and
how have you integrated this understanding into your teaching practice? Please
provide examples from your teaching portfolio. (250 words) (10)

[Total: 100]