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WorksheetsNamibia Collaborative Workshop 2023
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 20mins
Choose TWO of the best ways to introduce a lesson on oceans:
During a class DISCUSSION, what should the teacher do?
(Select more than one)
Facilitate the discussion using open-ended questions
Do all the talking
Allow learners to share their thoughts and ideas
Only ask closed-ended questions
What makes Mr. Ben such a passionate man?
His passion for music
His passion for science
His passion for education
His passion for passion fruit juice
All of the above
Organize these questions into the correct categories:
Does climate change affect animals and their habitats?
What are some simple things we can do every day to be more eco-friendly?
Do you think people should recycle and compost their waste?
Should we reduce plastic pollution?
Why do you think it's important to preserve natural habitats like forests and wetlands?
What are some examples of ways that we could reuse a tin can?
Is water important?
Why are trees important to us?
How do people contribute to global warming?
Match the following
Active Learning
Passive Learning
Active Learning
Active Learning
Passive Learning
What is Margie's middle name?
She doesn't have one
Susan
Sheila
Kirsten
Which options reflect the role of the TEACHER during shared writing?
Provide opportunities for the learners to brainstorm ideas
Provide engaging topics
Invite students to collaborate.
Act as a scribe (when neccessary)
ALL OF THESE options reflect the role of the teacher during shared writing
What is the role of the TEACHER during a storytelling activity? (Select more than 1)
Select a story with an interesting plot and use props where appropriate.
Maintain eye-contact and use different tones, speeds and pauses.
Be enthusiastic
Allow (and ask) questions DURING the story
Allow (and ask) questions AFTER the story
Don't leave Joseph in a room with...
food
snakes
matches
dogs
Who wears the most FABULOUS wigs?
Julia
Joseph
Margie
Mr. Ben
Sort these skills as they apply to "Lesson 1", "Lesson 2" or "Both"
Critical thinking
Comparing
Connecting to personal experience
Active learning
Which image best represents Wendy's school?
Select 2: When teaching, Esther....
...is quite strict
...often bursts into song and dance
...is a motherly figure
...falls asleep
Read through these scenarios and answer the questions:
SCENARIO 1: Sara has never used an ATM before. She is a bit nervous. Her Dad goes along with her. He inserts her card for her and then says, " put in your pin while I look away.” Sara enters her pin. Her Dad asks her how much she would like to withdraw. He presses all the right buttons while Sara watches.
SCENARIO 1: Sara has never used an ATM before. She is a bit nervous. Her Dad goes along with her. He says, " Insert your card and then put in your pin while I look away". He waits while Sara figures things out. When she becomes confused, he guides her, but he does not “take over.”
What do you notice about the different levels of support Sara's Dad provided in the two scenarios?
In teaching, to "SCAFFOLD" learning means to provide support to students as they learn and develop a new concept or skill.
In which scenario does Sara's Dad provide better scaffolding? Please explain:
Which musical instrument does Mr. Ben play?
Saxophone
Trumpet
flute
guitar
Yesterday, the Grade 2 class went on a nature walk. Today they will complete a creative writing activity about it.
TEACHER 1:
Teacher 1 gives the instruction: "Today, class, you will write about the nature walk we went on yesterday. Please make it as interesting as possible"
TEACHER 2:
Teacher 2 begins by asking the children to draw a picture of the things they saw whilst they were on their nature walk. Next, the children work in pairs to brainstorm the things that they could smell and hear, as well as touch (engaging their 5 senses). The teacher then asks the children to write about their nature walk. She creates a word wall for added support.
Which teacher scaffolds the learning more effectively? Explain why you think this:
What is Lindy most afraid of?
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