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INC3701 Assignment 3 (DETAILED ANSWERS) 2024 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED Answers, guidelines, workings and references ...... Question 1
1.1 Explain to a novice educator on, what does a one size fits all approach mean in teaching.
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1.2 Why have s...
INC3701
Assignment 3 2024
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Due Date: 25 June 2024
Detailed solutions, explanations, workings
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, QUESTION 1
1.1. (2 ANSWERS PROVIDED)
A "one-size-fits-all" approach in teaching implies treating all students as if they have
the same abilities, needs, and learning styles. This methodology assumes
uniformity among learners, disregarding their individual differences, backgrounds,
and specific requirements. It is akin to a clothing store offering only one pair of
trousers, expecting all customers (regardless of their body type) to fit into them. In
education, such an approach can lead to significant challenges, as some students
may excel while others struggle, unable to access or engage with the material
effectively. Consequently, this approach fosters inequality by not providing
equitable opportunities for all students to achieve their full potential. Effective
educators must recognize and value the diversity within their classrooms, adapting
their teaching methods, materials, and assessments to meet the varied needs of
their students, ensuring an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
OR
A "one-size-fits-all" approach in teaching assumes that all students can learn in the
same way, at the same pace, and through the same teaching methods. This
approach tends to use standardized lesson plans, instructional methods, and
assessments without considering the diverse needs, backgrounds, and abilities of
individual learners. For instance, it might involve teaching a subject using only one
method, such as lectures, and assessing all students through the same type of test,
regardless of their learning styles or difficulties.
This method is problematic because students are not homogenous—they have
varied learning preferences, cultural backgrounds, languages, and abilities. A one-
size-fits-all approach can marginalize students who don't conform to the "standard"
and can prevent them from reaching their full potential. Effective teaching requires
differentiation, which involves adapting instruction to meet the diverse needs of
students, thereby ensuring equitable access to learning opportunities for all. This
way, all students can be engaged and supported according to their individual
learning needs.
1.2. (2 ANSWERS PROVIDED)
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