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To teach time and chronology to grade 4 learners, I would use a variety of methods,
including:
Visual aids: I would use timelines, charts, and other visual aids to help learners
understand the sequence of events in history. For example, I might create a
timeline of the major events in South African history, or a chart showing the
different eras of human civilization.
Geography: Space
Maps and globes: I would use maps and globes to help learners understand the
different spatial features of the world. For example, I might show them a map of
South Africa to identify the major cities and rivers, or a globe to show them the
different continents and oceans.
Field trips: I would take learners on field trips to different places in their
community or region. This would help them to better understand the different
types of spaces that exist and how they are used. For example, I might take them
to a local museum, park, or farm.
Hands-on activities: I would have learners do hands-on activities to help them
understand spatial concepts. For example, I might have them draw a map of their
neighborhood or build a model of the solar system.
Case studies: I would have learners’ study specific case studies to learn more
about similarity and difference. For example, I might have them study the case of
the apartheid system in South Africa to learn about the different ways in which
people were treated based on their race.
Moderation is the process of reviewing and comparing assessments to ensure that they
are fair, consistent, and aligned with the curriculum. It is an important part of
assessment practices, as it helps to ensure that all learners are assessed fairly and
accurately.
There are a few ways to apply moderation in assessment practices. One common
approach is to have two or more teachers mark the same assessments independently.
The teachers can then meet to discuss their marks and to resolve any discrepancies.
Another approach is to use a moderation panel, which is a group of teachers who are
experts in the subject area being assessed. The moderation panel can review
assessments from different schools and provide feedback on the marking and on the
overall quality of the assessments.
One teaching approach that I would use in a grade 4 quintile 1 school is differentiated
instruction. Differentiated instruction is a teaching approach that tailor’s instruction to the
individual needs of learners. This is important in quintile 1 schools, as there is often a
wide range of abilities and learning styles in the classroom.
One overarching strategy that I would use in a grade 4 quintile 1 school is social-
emotional learning. Social-emotional learning is the process of developing the self-
awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible
decision-making skills that learners need to succeed in school, work, and life.
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