TNST5112
SEMESTER 2
TOUCH POINT SESSION 1
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS & REMINDERS:
REFERENCING
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS & REMINDERS:
REFERENCING
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS & REMINDERS:
REFERENCING
REFER TO THE IIE HARVARD REFERENCING GUIDE
TASK 1: WRITE AN ESSAY –
DISCOVERY-BASED LEARNING
• REFLECTIVE ESSAY
A reflective essay is an academic analysis of your own experience
This may include a discussion about :
• what and how you have learnt
• what you have done or experienced
• how your learning and experience applies to theories, concepts
and models you are studying
GUIDE TO WRITING REFLECTIVE ESSAYS
INSTRUCTIONS: BACKGROUND
AGES NB: YOU ARE NOT REVIEW
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CHAPT
APPROX WRITING OUT A FULL 4 OF PM ER
LESSON PLAN!
1
SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
REFER TO THE
MARKING
RUBRIC
Marking Criteria Fail/Does not meet the required standard Average/meets the required standard Above average/is above the required standard Excellent Feedback
(0% to 49%) (50% to 64%) (65% to 74%) (75% - 100%)
TASK 1
Content
• Essay demonstrates no sound use of academic • Essay demonstrates minimal use of academic information. Does not • Essay demonstrates moderate use of academic information. • Essay demonstrates sound use of academic information. All required
information. All required elements are not covered address required elements: All required elements are covered but lacks thoroughness: elements are covered thoroughly:
[30 Marks] thoroughly: Define discovery-based learning
Define discovery-based learning Describe the inclusion of a discovery-based learning as an Define discovery-based learning
Define discovery-based learning Describe the inclusion of a discovery-based learning as an educational educational approach in the teaching of the water Describe the inclusion of a discovery-based learning as an educational
Describe the inclusion of a discovery-based learning as an approach in the teaching of the water cycle to grade 4 Natural cycle to grade 4 Natural Science/ Technology approach in the teaching of the water cycle to grade 4 Natural
educational approach in the teaching of the water Science/ Technology learners. learners. Science/ Technology learners.
cycle to grade 4 Natural Science/ Technology Consider the layout of a lesson plan and fully explain each phase of your Consider the layout of a lesson plan and fully explain each Consider the layout of a lesson plan and fully explain each phase of your
learners. lesson phase of your lesson lesson
Consider the layout of a lesson plan and fully explain each Indicate in which phase(s) the different approaches to discover-based Indicate in which phase(s) the different approaches to discover- Indicate in which phase(s) the different approaches to discover-based
phase of your lesson learning is applicable. based learning is applicable. learning is applicable.
Indicate in which phase(s) the different approaches to Explain how digital technology can be used to support discovery-based Explain how digital technology can be used to support Explain how digital technology can be used to support discovery-based
discover-based learning is applicable. learning. discovery-based learning. learning.
Explain how digital technology can be used to support
discovery-based learning.
0 - 6 Marks 7 - 15 Marks 16 - 23 Marks 24 - 30 Marks
Organisation Shows no continuous progression of ideas and is difficult to Difficult to follow progression of ideas with little explanation given. Continuous progression of ideas. Explanations are good. Continuous progression of ideas. With excellent and detailed
follow. explanations.
[10 Marks]
0 – 2 Marks 3 - 4 Marks 5 – 7 Marks 8 – 10 Marks
Creativity · Essay is not focused and not very informative; no · Essay is not very focused or informative; only a few graphics · Essay is focused and informative, and graphics are · Essay is focused and very informative; promotes creativity. All
graphics relate to the topic. relate to the topic. related to the topic, and most make it easier to graphics are related to the topic and make it easier to
[5 Marks] understand. understand.
0 – 1 Marks 2 – 3 Marks 4 Marks 5 Marks
Writing style · Essay fails to meet the criteria. · Essay meets the criteria requirements. Essay is structured · Good essay. Essay is structured logically. Logical flow · Excellent essay. Essay is structured logically. Logical flow with
logically. Logical flow with transitions between paragraphs and with transitions between paragraphs and sentences transitions between paragraphs and sentences (e.g. However,
[20 Marks] sentences (e.g. However, In addition). (e.g. However, In addition). In addition).
0 – 1 Marks 2 - 3 Marks 4 Marks 5 Marks
Total Task 1: _______ / 50
