Answer to Question #225867 in English for Amo

Question

Assessment is an important aspect of the teaching and learning process. In the context of the above statement, use EMS CAPS document to discuss any two types of informal assessment, emphasising the role of each type of informal assessment in promoting effective teaching and learning and learners

understanding of the subject content. /08/

3.2 The Minimum Requirement of Teacher Qualification (MRTEQ) emphasises that a properly trained teacher must have comprehensive knowledge and be able to teach EMS, “determine the sequence and pace of content in accordance with both subject and learners needs, have an adequate knowledge of content and learners” DHET (2011:)

3.2.2 Do you think it underscores your ultimate expectation of a good EMS teacher if not, what do you suggest can be included as part of teacher training? /09/

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Answer 1

Informal assessment consists of quick tools to determine a student's level of understanding during the learning process. The two types of informal assessment include:

• Self-assessment methods in the form of student-made quizzes, checklists, and mnemonic devices help students monitor their learning while giving teachers insight.
• Web-based assessments, often in the form of quizzes, are plentiful and can offer multiple avenues to quickly monitor a student's understanding of content, or to determine their accuracy and speed with a specific skill.

3.2 No, I don't think that the minimum requirements for teacher education are realistic given my understanding of the context.

3.2.2 Make course expectations clear and based on learning outcomes.