Question

Indicate TRU or FALSE (1 mark) and give a reason for your answer (1 mark) = 2 marks.

1. The teacher centred teaching paradigm prioritises active participation of learners.

2. A holistic curriculum considers all domains of learner development.

3. VAK stands for three teaching and learning approaches.

4. Cognitive development concerns relationships among the learners.

5. Effective classroom management entails keeping learners silent.

6. Drama develops learners socially and as well develops language.


7. Grade 1 and 2 use counters when teaching Mathematics because the learners are in the concrete operational stage.

8. Grouping is a teaching technique of increasing learner engagement and learners can be grouped according to ability only.

9. Bloom’s taxonomy is about domains of learner development.

10. The lesson plan is one of the documents the teacher does not need because the teacher is educated and knows all what is to be taught.

11. Self-directed learning requires continuous close help and supervision by the teacher.

12. Gifted learners are similar to slow learners because the need special support.

Answer 1

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1. FALSE. The teacher centred teaching paradigm prioritizes the teacher's role over the active participation of learners.

2. TRUE. A holistic curriculum considers all aspects of learner development including cognitive, emotional, social, physical, and spiritual domains.

3. TRUE. VAK stands for Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic learning styles or preferences.

4. FALSE. Cognitive development concerns the mental processes such as thinking, memory, problem-solving, and decision making.

5. FALSE. Effective classroom management involves creating a positive and engaging environment, not just keeping learners silent.

6. TRUE. Drama can help develop social skills, language skills, creativity, and confidence in learners.

7. FALSE. Grade 1 and 2 learners use counters to help them understand mathematical concepts, regardless of their stage of cognitive development.

8. FALSE. Learners should be grouped based on a variety of factors, not just ability, to promote collaborative learning and diverse perspectives.

9. FALSE. Bloom's taxonomy is a framework for classifying educational objectives, not domains of learner development.

10. FALSE. A lesson plan is a necessary document for teachers to ensure effective teaching and learning, regardless of the teacher's level of education.

11. FALSE. Self-directed learning involves learners taking responsibility for their own learning with minimal supervision from a teacher.

12. FALSE. Gifted learners and slow learners have different needs and require different types of support or interventions.