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Assignment 3: Lesson 3: Teaching and Learning Philosophies: Instructions

This document provides instructions for an assignment on teaching and learning philosophies. It instructs students to answer questions based on Lesson Three, type their responses legibly, use their own words, acknowledge all sources, and include a completed declaration form stating they have not plagiarized. It explains that plagiarism is considered a serious violation and defines what constitutes plagiarism. It also notes that the education department has suggested establishing Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) in schools to improve curriculum implementation and stakeholder involvement, according to a newspaper article and additional resources on PLCs provided. Students are asked to answer four questions related to how PLCs could impact financial accountability, governance, teacher development, and their association with connect

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Assignment 3: Lesson 3: Teaching and Learning Philosophies: Instructions

This document provides instructions for an assignment on teaching and learning philosophies. It instructs students to answer questions based on Lesson Three, type their responses legibly, use their own words, acknowledge all sources, and include a completed declaration form stating they have not plagiarized. It explains that plagiarism is considered a serious violation and defines what constitutes plagiarism. It also notes that the education department has suggested establishing Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) in schools to improve curriculum implementation and stakeholder involvement, according to a newspaper article and additional resources on PLCs provided. Students are asked to answer four questions related to how PLCs could impact financial accountability, governance, teacher development, and their association with connect

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Assignment 3: Lesson 3: Teaching and Learning Philosophies

INSTRUCTIONS
i. Refer to Lesson Three (3) 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.
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 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 Date:
Topic: PLCs
Read the newspaper article below and answer the questions that follows:
Titled Broken and Unequal: The State of Education in South Africa, the report delves into the
issues that still confront public schools in the country, bearing in mind the historical context
of the education system.
Amnesty International’s report points to the fact that schools confronted with the worst
infrastructure challenges “are largely in areas formerly set aside for black South Africans”.
And though the stench of the country’s past still lingers, the democratic government’s
failure to properly govern and account for money spent (in a country where the education
budget is a significant proportion of government expenditure at 16.7% as of 2019/20)
continues to perpetuate the inequalities in the education system. “A child’s experience of
education in South Africa still very much depends on where they are born, how wealthy
they are and the colour of their skin,” the report noted.
The norms and standards were enacted in 2013 and bind provincial education departments
to ensuring every school has water, electricity, internet, functioning and adequate
sanitation, safe classrooms with a maximum of 40 learners, security, and thereafter
libraries, laboratories, and sports facilities. The national education department is not only in
violation of the norms and standards, but it is also not on track to achieve the aims stated in
the regulations.
According to the report, the education department committed to ensuring that by 29
November 2020 all schools will have perimeter fencing, classrooms, electricity, sanitation,
and water. Amnesty International’s executive director, Shenilla Mohamed, said, “The main
duty-bearer is government. We need to stop making excuses and hold people accountable.”
On Thursday 13 February, the president will again present the State of the Nation Address,
and promises will be made, but learners will continue to bear the brunt of an education
system that does not favour the poor.

Reference

https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2020-02-13-education-in-south-africa-broken-and-
unequal/
The Department of Basic Education has suggested the establishment of Professional
Learning Communities PLCs in schools to improve and curriculum implementation and
active stakeholder involvement in education system (DBE, Republic of South Africa, 2015).
With reference to the above newspaper article, articles in the Additional Resources (Norms
and Standards for school funding and Professional Learning Community A guide for South
African schools - DBE’s PLCs initiative). Briefly answer the following questions:

1. Will the PLCs improve financial accountability and governance in schools? Support
your stance by indicating how a PLC will improve/not improve financial
accountability and governance in schools. (2+5x2= 12)
2. Identify four PLC members who should ensure that there is good financial
accountability and governance in schools. Discuss their roles and responsibilities.
(4+ 4x2=12)
3. Discuss how PLCs support teacher development within the school context. (4x2=8)
4. Explain how the PLC initiative is associated to the Connectivism philosophy. (4x2=8)

Total = 40 Marks

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