CUS 3701 ASSIGNMENT 2 latest 2020 – University of South Africa

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CUS 3701 ASSIGNMENT 2 latest 2020 – University of South Africa CUS3701 ASSIGNMENT 2 Question 1 Skills to consider that would prepare learners more holistically and might assist teachers in the im... plementation of the curriculum, include the following: QUESTION 2 10 FACTORS FOR EFFECTIVE QUESTIONING. QUESTION 3 The concept “curriculum”: Plan and practice. Different definitions of “curriculum” definitions might be useful: 1. Official, explicit curriculum: This is the prescribed curriculum, which is the official, formal curriculum and it is also described as the “blueprint” for teaching. 2. Curriculum in practice: This curriculum is the actual practiced or lived curriculum. In other words, it refers to how the curriculum is experienced by both the learners and the educators 3. Covert curriculum (as an aspect of the curriculum): The term “covert” is intended to convey the idea of teaching that is implicit (not spelt out), but deliberate on the part of the educator or the school 4. Hidden curriculum (as an aspect of the curriculum): The term “hidden” refers to learning which is hidden from the educators as well as the learners. - - - - - - - - - - - 3.5PROBLEM SOLVING Problem solving allows learners to build skills such as self-management and teaches them to approach problems in a balanced way. 3.5.1 Best Time to Use It is best to use problem solving when learners have a clear understanding of the subject related to the problem, are motivated to learn and have acquired a measure of problem-solving ability. 3.5.2 Advantages The educator actively involves learners by challenging them to make judgments, applying the knowledge they were taught and to think about their own learning processes. 3.5.3 Disadvantages Learners' fear of failure may restrict participation. This method requires time consuming and in-depth preparation from the educator. 3.5.4 Examples Context-based teaching, case studies and word sums. [Show More]

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