BPT1501 ASSIGNMENT 3 SEMESTER 1 2025 – FULLY ANSWERED

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BPT1501 Assignment 3 Semester 1 | Due 26 March 2025. All questions answered. Mr Hlabane is a newly appointed teacher at a public township high school in Johannesburg . The school has a diverse student body, including learners who migrated from rural places, and students speak various languages, with English being the medium of instruction. The school faces challenges such as limited resources, large class sizes, and varying levels of academic preparedness. Some learners struggle with language barriers, while others may have special educational needs.
The school has recently introduced a curriculum that encourages student-centered learning, but there are concerns among some staff members about how to best implement this philosophy in the classroom. Some teachers believe that a more traditional, teacher-led approach is necessary due to the school’s constraints. Others argue that a constructivist approach, where students actively construct their own knowledge, would be more beneficial.QUESTION 1
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Consider the challenges faced in the school (e.g., large class sizes, language barriers, diversity of learners, limited resources) How do these challenges impact teaching and learning? (6 marks) List three impacts.
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Propose practical strategies for overcoming these challenges. How can teachers make the most out of limited resources while maintaining an effective learning environment? (6 marks) List and explain 3 practical strategies.
QUESTION 2
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How can PLC (Professional Learning Communities) support teachers in overcoming challenges such as limited resources and large class sizes in a South African school context? (6 marks) List and explain 3 ways.
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In the context of the school described in the scenario, how could the establishment of PLC help improve the implementation of student-centered learning? Provide specific examples of how teachers in the PLC could collaborate to address challenges such as language barriers and diverse learner needs. (6 marks) List and explain 3 strategies.
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Reflect on how teachers working together in a PLC could help improve the teaching and learning experience in the school. How might this collaborative approach contribute to professional growth, better classroom practices, and a positive school culture, especially considering the challenges faced in the school? (6 marks) List and explain 3 strategies.
TOTAL 30 MARKS