BTE2601 ASSIGNMENT 5: PORTFOLIO OF EVIDENCE

EXPLORING THE SEVEN ROLES OF EDUCATORS: A PORTFOLIO OF THEORY, PRACTICE, AND

PERSONAL REFLECTION
by

[ NAME/S & SURNAME]

[STUDENT NUMBER]

MODULE CODE: BTE 2601

MODULE TITLE: Becoming a Teacher

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA

LECTURERS:
PROF NP KHUMALO
PROF DW MNCUBE
PROF MC MAPHALALA

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 Introduction…………………..……………………………………………00
1.2 Specialist in a Phase, Subject, Discipline, or
Practice………………………00
1.3 Learning Mediator………………………………………………………..…00
1.4 Interpreter and Designer of Learning Programmes and
Materials…………00
1.5 Leader, Administrator, and Manager………………………………….……
00
1.6 Scholar, Researcher, and Lifelong Learner…………………………………
00
1.7 Assessor…………………………………………………………………….00
1.8 Community, Citizenship, and Pastoral
Role………………………………..00

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1.1 Introduction (Approx. 200–300 words)

- Briefly explain what the portfolio is about.

- Mention the DHET policy (2015) as the basis of the seven

roles.

- State what the reader can expect (literature review, teacher

interviews, personal reflections).

- Mention the importance of understanding the multiple roles of

a teacher.

1.2 Specialist in a Phase, Subject, Discipline, or Practice

Theoretical Perspective (5 marks)

- Define and explain the role using at least 1 (one) academic

source (e.g., books, journal articles, policy documents).

- Give real-life examples of how this role is applied in a school

setting.

- Use Harvard/APA in-text citations and include full references

at the end of the assignment.

In-Service Teacher Perspective (4 marks)

- Summarise insights/ideas from your interviews with at least 1

one practising teacher about this role.

- Share examples they gave of how they practise this role in

their classrooms.

Personal Reflection and Application (4 marks)

- Reflect on what this role means to you as a future teacher.

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1.3 Learning Mediator
Theoretical Perspective (5 marks)

- Define and explain the role using at least 1 (one) academic

source (e.g., books, journal articles, policy documents).

- Give real-life examples of how this role is applied in a school

setting.

- Use Harvard/APA in-text citations and include full references

at the end of the assignment.

In-Service Teacher Perspective (4 marks)

- Summarise insights/ideas from your interviews with at least 1

one practising teacher about this role.

- Share examples they gave of how they practise this role in

their classrooms.

Personal Reflection and Application (4 marks)

- Reflect on what this role means to you as a future teacher.

1.4 Interpreter and Designer of Learning Programmes and

Materials
Theoretical Perspective (5 marks)

- Define and explain the role using at least 1 (one) academic

source (e.g., books, journal articles, policy documents).

- Give real-life examples of how this role is applied in a school

setting.

- Use Harvard/APA in-text citations and include full references

at the end of the assignment.

In-Service Teacher Perspective (4 marks)

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 - Summarise insights/ideas from your interviews with at least 1
one practising teacher about this role.

- Share examples they gave of how they practise this role in

their classrooms.

Personal Reflection and Application (4 marks)

- Reflect on what this role means to you as a future teacher.

1.5 Leader, Administrator, and Manager

Theoretical Perspective (5 marks)

- Define and explain the role using at least 1 (one) academic

source (e.g., books, journal articles, policy documents).

- Give real-life examples of how this role is applied in a school

setting.

- Use Harvard/APA in-text citations and include full references

at the end of the assignment.

In-Service Teacher Perspective (4 marks)

- Summarise insights/ideas from your interviews with at least 1

one practising teacher about this role.

- Share examples they gave of how they practise this role in

their classrooms.

Personal Reflection and Application (4 marks)

- Reflect on what this role means to you as a future teacher.

1.6 Scholar, Researcher, and Lifelong Learner

Theoretical Perspective (5 marks)

- Define and explain the role using at least 1 (one) academic

source (e.g., books, journal articles, policy documents).

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 - Give real-life examples of how this role is applied in a school
setting.

- Use Harvard/ /APA in-text citations and include full references

at the end of the assignment.

In-Service Teacher Perspective (4 marks)

- Summarise insights/ideas from your interviews with at least 1

one practising teacher about this role.

- Share examples they gave of how they practise this role in

their classrooms.

Personal Reflection and Application (4 marks)

- Reflect on what this role means to you as a future teacher.

1.7 Assessor
Theoretical Perspective (5 marks)

- Define and explain the role using at least 1 (one) academic

source (e.g., books, journal articles, policy documents).

- Give real-life examples of how this role is applied in a school

setting.

- Use Harvard /APA in-text citations and include full references

at the end of the assignment.

In-Service Teacher Perspective (4 marks)

- Summarise insights/ideas from your interviews with at least 1

one practising teacher about this role.

- Share examples they gave of how they practise this role in

their classrooms.

Personal Reflection and Application (4 marks)

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 - Reflect on what this role means to you as a future teacher.

1.8 Community, Citizenship, and Pastoral Role

Theoretical Perspective (5 marks)

- Define and explain the role using at least 1 (one) academic

source (e.g., books, journal articles, policy documents).

- Give real-life examples of how this role is applied in a school

setting.

- Use Harvard/APA in-text citations and include full references

at the end of the assignment.

In-Service Teacher Perspective (4 marks)

- Summarise insights/ideas from your interviews with at least 1

one practising teacher about this role.

- Share examples they gave of how they practise this role in

their classrooms.

Personal Reflection and Application (4 marks)

- Reflect on what this role means to you as a future teacher.

1.9Conclusion

- Summarise what you learned about the seven roles of

educators.

- Reflect briefly on how this knowledge has shaped your

understanding of teaching.

- State your commitment or readiness to apply these roles in

your future classroom.

1.10 References
e.g
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Creswell, J.W. and Poth, C.N., 2016. Qualitative inquiry and research
design: Choosing among five approaches. Sage publications.