RTP610S - REFLECTIVE TEACHING AND PRACTICE - 2ND OPP - JULY 2022


RTP610S - REFLECTIVE TEACHING AND PRACTICE - 2ND OPP - JULY 2022



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nAm I BI A un IVERS ITV
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCESAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICALAND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
QUALIFICATION : DIPLOMA IN TVET TRAINER
QUALIFICATION CODE: 06DTVT
COURSE CODE: RTP610S
DATE: JULY 2022
LEVEL: 6
COURSE NAME: REFLECTIVETEACHING AND
PRACTICE
PAPER: THEORY
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
SECOND OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S)
MODERATOR:
Mr B. U. Kauteza
Mr N.S. Abraham
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper consists of 2 sections with 7 questions
2. Allthe questions are compulsory
3. Read all questions carefully before answering.
4. Number your answers clearly.
5. Make sure your student number appears on the answering script.
PERMISSIBLE MATERIALS
1. Examination paper.
2. Examination script.
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 5 PAGES (Including this front page)
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SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1 - Short Questions [10]
Choose the correct letter: a, b, cord from the questions below:
1.1 Which one is the correct order on reflective cycle that was introduced by Gibbs?
a. Description - feelings - evaluation - conclusions
b. Description - evaluation - feelings - conclusions
c. Feelings - evaluation - description - conclusions
d. Description - feelings - conclusions - evaluations
1.2 Reflection refers to ...
a. To have a deep understanding on current situation
b. To look forward on the achievement
c. Serious though or consideration when something unusual happened
d. To comfort the students with praises
1.3 Why do trainers need to be reflective practitioners?
a. To solve situations that affect their classes
b. To comply with teaching policies
c. For curriculum development
d. For promotion purposes
1.4 A reflective practitioner needs to have attributes such as:
a. Planning and following rules
b. Wholeheartedness and little thoughts
c. Open-mindedness and responsibility
d. Caring and low morale
1.5 Reflective Practice is associated with ...
a. Learning from experience
b. Timekeeping
c. Understanding the observation process
d. The thinking process
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1.6 Which of these criteria is not true about Teaching Practice Evaluation Form?
a. Development and Presentation
b. Classroom Management
b. Ethical Learning
c. Communication Skills
1.7 What are the major mechanisms involved in critical thinking for the reflective practitioner?
a. Self-regulation
b. Interpretation
c. Both 'a' and 'b'
d. None of the above
1.8 Non reflective teacher/trainer will probably ...
a. React to individual classroom situations
b. Control classroom situations
c. Engage in thoughtful practice
d. Observe classroom situations
1.9 Identify the skills used by a reflective practitioner:
a. Confidence
b. Self awareness
c. Timekeeping
d. Organising
1.10 In this step, you plan for what you would do differently in a similar or related situation in
the future.
a. Analysis
b. Evaluation
c. Action Plan
d. Conclusion
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SECTION B: STRUCTURED QUESTIONS
QUESTION 2 - Basic Concepts of Reflective Teaching and Practice
[20]
2.1 Briefly discuss how you, as a reflective trainer, would apply reflective concepts below in real
TVET situations:
a. Reflection in Action
(4)
b. Reflection on Action
(4)
c. Reflection for Action
(4)
d. Reflection
(2)
2.2 Briefly elaborate with practical examples the characteristics of the following reflective
educators below:
a. Activeness
(2)
b. Persistence
(2)
c. Carefulness
(2)
QUESTION 3 - Beliefs and Values about Teaching and Practice
[15]
Trainers' personal values and beliefs are grounded in the four basic values of teaching.
3.1 Identify and discuss the four basic values on which teaching is founded.
(12}
3.2 Share how you would use your personal Values and Beliefs to enhance your professional
development.
(3)
QUESTION 4 - Characteristics and challenges of Reflective Teaching and Practice
[15]
Some characteristics of reflective practitioners include self-analyse, self-acceptance, self-
improvement, and teaching practices, just to mention a few.
4.1 Briefly explain with examples the characteristics of Reflective Practitioners from the following
perspectives:
I. Skeptical
(3)
II. Rational
(3)
Ill. Proactive
(3)
4.2 Mention any six qualities of a good reflective practitioner.
(6)
QUESTION 5 - Experiential Learning and Reflective Cycle
[20]
5.1 Draw and systematically discuss how you would apply Kalb's Reflective Model in reality. (12}
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5.2 Use a practical example to explain your understanding of Kalb's Experiential Cycle.
(8)
QUESTION 6 - Framing and Reframing Problems
[10]
Briefly give a short overview of how you would apply the framing and reframing method to
resolve issues in the teaching and learning environment.
QUESTION 7 - Reflective and Reflexive Writing Process
[10]
7.1 What is the difference between reflective and reflexive writing in the teaching practices? (4)
7.2 Write notes on how you would apply Reflective Writing in a TVET environment.
(6)
TOTAL [100]
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