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BPT1501/101/3/2019TUTORIAL LETTER 101/3/2019
BEING A PROFESSIONAL TEACHER
(BPT1501)
SEMESTER 1 and 2
Department of Curriculum and
Instructional Studies
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please register on myUnisa, activate your myLife e-mail
addresses and make sure that you have regular access to the
myUnisa module website, BPT1501/2019/S1/S2, as well as your
group website.
Note: This is a fully online module and is therefore available on
myUnisa. Please do not wait to receive any printed study material
as the learning material is only available online.
PLEASE START HERE
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, CONTENTS
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 3
2 Purpose and Outcomes for the Module ............................................................... 3
2.1 Purpose .................................................................................................................. 3
2.2 Outcomes .............................................................................................................. 3
3 Lecturer and Contact Details ................................................................................ 5
3.1 Lecturer(s) and Teaching Assistants ................................................................... 5
3.2 Department ............................................................................................................ 6
3.3 University ............................................................................................................... 6
4. Module Related Resources ................................................................................... 7
4.1 Online Resources .................................................................................................. 7
5 Student Support Services for the Module ........................................................... 7
5.1 Teaching Assistants (TA)............................................................................ 8
5.2 Access to myUNISA .................................................................................... 8
5.3 Access Free Computer and Internet ......................................................... 9
5.4 Video Conferencing ................................................................................... 10
6 How to Study Online ........................................................................................... 10
6.1 What does it mean to study fully online? .......................................................... 10
6.2 The myUnisa Tools you will use ........................................................................ 10
7 Where do I Start?................................................................................................. 11
7.1 The Master Website ............................................................................................. 11
7.2 The Group Website ............................................................................................. 12
8 Physical Study Material ...................................................................................... 16
8.1 The Track and Trace Number ............................................................................. 16
9 Assessment ......................................................................................................... 17
9.1 Assessment Plan................................................................................................. 17
9.2 Due Dates for Assignments – Semester 1 ......................................................... 17
9.3 Due Dates for Assignments – Semester 2 ......................................................... 18
9.4 Submission of Assignments .............................................................................. 18
10 Plagiarism ............................................................................................................ 19
11 Feedback on Marked Assignments .................................................................... 19
12 Submitting your Portfolio ................................................................................... 20
13 Other Assessment Methods ............................................................................... 20
13.1 Formative and Summative Assessments .......................................................... 20
14 Examination ......................................................................................................... 21
14.1 Allocation of Examination Marks ....................................................................... 21
15 Frequently Asked Questions .............................................................................. 22
16 Conclusion........................................................................................................... 22
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, BPT1501/101
1 INTRODUCTION
Dear Student
Welcome to the College of Education and especially to the module BPT1501-Being a
Professional Teacher. It is an exciting and challenging module. We look forward to
interact with you and hope to build a long lasting and positive relationship.
Congratulations on registering for this module!
2 PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE
2.1 Purpose
The purpose of this module is to create an awareness of what it entails to be a
professional teacher and how to make a difference in the lives of learners.
The module will also help you to demonstrate your understanding of a professional
teacher, acquire knowledge and understanding of the challenges that teachers face in
the classroom and how you (as a teacher) need to make a positive contribution in the
lives of learners.
2.2 Outcomes
Upon completion of this module you will have achieved the following four specific
learning outcomes and the criteria in which you will be assessed are stated below:
OUTCOME 1
Explain the roles and responsibilities of a professional teacher.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Explanation of the profession of teaching, display a consideration of the
historical and current perspectives.
Discussions of the profession of teaching (in a developing context) in relation
to the diversity and challenges that exists in sites of practice.
Explanations of the seven (7) roles of a professional teacher is clear and
coherent
OUTCOME 2
Develop a personal teaching and learning philosophy.
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