Answer to Question #216262 in English for Mike

Question

1.1 Read Guidelines for Responding to Learner Diversity in the classroom through the CAPS (2011:4–15) in order to answer the following questions:
Look at each situation below (question 1.1.1-1.1.6). Explain your answer in each case.(2)
1.1.1 The teacher allows learners who finish the work early to read material of their own choice.(2)
1.1.2 The teacher uses a variety of activities from day to day, for example role-play, diagrams, mind maps, observation, walk-abouts and writing personal reflections.(2)
1.1.3 In her assessment activity, the teacher works with the same content with all the learners. However, she assesses some learners against the relevant assessment criteria (ACs) for the previous grade, some against the ACs at their own grade level and some against the ACs for the next grade.(2)
1.1.4 Many tasks are divided into distinct steps and smaller chunks to accommodate learners with intellectual disabilities.(2)

Answer 1

Learner-centred curriculum is an interactive strategy used by teacher to engage with students during the learning process. It focuses more on how student solve the issues based on the information and instructions given to them through the guidance of their teacher. This process helps students in developing abilities in skills such as problem solving, decision making, critical thinking which is required in our daily lives more likely in a job profession. In relation to that, a teacher is supposed to create pedagogy of care by encouraging students to ask more questions and involve the students in group discussion so as to improve their thinking capabilities, confidence and to drive their own learning.Secondly, should create a positive learning environment that generates autonomous student learning. This gives students a sense of belonging, trust, and encourages them to ask questions or tackle any challenges. Lastly, as a teacher, is supposed to embody core values which motivates learning environment such as collaboration, self-discipline. For example greeting your students every morning.