Reflection on IK in NSTECH

Which of the following represents a scientific world view?

• A scientific worldview conforms to non empirical observations

• A scientific worldview draws upon traditional beliefs and spirituality to explore key principles

• A scientific worldview consists strictly of falsifiable components

• A scientific worldview consists of moral relevance

Some common ground between indigenous knowledge and western science include:

• Respect for all things

• Part of the whole

• Trust for inherited wisdom

• Knowledge of plants, animals, and ecosystem

Which of the following picture represents indigenous knowledge

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A teaching model refers to...

• methods used to help students learn

• plan or pattern that can be used to shape the curriculum

• method to summarise or process information that has been taught in class

• method you use to convey information to your students

What kind of teaching approach is demonstrated in this picture?

• graphic organisers

• class discussion

• Teacher-centred

• Learner centred

According to CAPS (2011) Science and Technology education should promote:

• rote learning

• indigenous knowledge systems

• ignorance of history of science

• enjoyment and curiosity

Examples of teaching strategies include...

• socially guided

• mastery learning

• cooperative learning

• inquiry-based learning

How should indigenous be incorporated in schools?

• by teaching through abstract concepts and didactics methods

• by giving learners tests and examinations on the curriculum

• by having learners investigate indigenous practices with their communities

• by conducting experiments in a lab

The objectives of teaching and learning of formal education include...

• practical use of everyday objects

• short term recall

• long term recall

• cultural and ecological sustainability

Example/s of where learners can get their prior knowledge

• mixing chemicals in a laboratory

• interactions with other learners during class activity

• listening to a teacher teach science

• books, tv, community, and parents