2. John Dewey (1933) was an authentic tasks
activist .
He formulated this theory to help students
acquire and deepen subject matter knowledge.
He believed children learn best through focused
activity and that real-world tasks are best for
developing useful skills and knowledge.

3.  It is learning in a situation that is genuine and
real;
That allows the students to seek answers to
questions on their own.
It directs student to real- life
experiences, therefore learning is acquired
through personal experiences.

4. 1. Authentic tasks have real-world relevance :
Putting in practice what is taught is important so
that information stays in the brain much longer
than it would have if it were de-contexualised.

5. 2. Authentic tasks are ill-defined:
They need to work out exactly what they ought to
do. The student can access multiple materials
in order to make sense of what is required.

6. 3. Authentic tasks comprise complex tasks to be
investigated by students:
Instead of using multiple choice questions,
students are required to construct their own
responses as it takes more time and students
get to explore a topic in depth.

7. 4. Authentic tasks provide the opportunity for
students to examine the task from different
perspectives, using a variety of resources :
It teaches students to be selective when it comes
to information. They need to know which is
relevant and which is not.

8. 5. Authentic tasks provide the opportunity to
collaborate :
Mediation and scaffolding will allow students to
work together and ask one another questions.
Encourages peer teaching and learning.

9. 6. Authentic tasks provide the opportunity to
reflect:
When students reflect, that is when they realise
their mistakes and seek for strategies that will
help them do better the next time.
7. Authentic tasks can be integrated and applied
across different subject areas:
This is important in learning as it allows them to
explore in more learning areas than the
domain.

10. 8. Authentic tasks are seamlessly integrated with
assessment:
Tasks given to students are there to access their
ability to apply standards in situated and
genuine learning.

11. 9. Authentic tasks create polished products
valuable in their own right rather than as
preparation for something else:
Students should have full understanding of tasks
and be ready to conclude assessment.

12. 10. Authentic tasks allow competing solutions and
diversity of outcome :
Authentic tasks allow students to explore a range
of ideas and resources that may not result to
one absolute answer. Therefore multiple
outcomes are normal and acceptable.

13. A task is authentic when a student is
asked to construct their own responses to
content.
 It enables the educator to see the actual
students performance.

14. Selected response: Multiple choice
questions, true or false, matching columns
and fill-in-the-blank
Constructed response: Students construct an
answer for new or old knowledge.

16. Identify advantages and disadvantages of having
trees.
Illustrate how trees contribute to global warming
and carbon footprint
Explore strategies to planting a healthy tree

17.  Have you ever thought for a minute how the
world would have been if there were no trees?
 Design a poster on the relevance of having
plants and trees around us.
 Plant a tree – a report on its life span is required
at the end of the year

18.  As an introduction to the
assignment;
 During class learners will go
to the field and explore plants
and trees.
 Discuss among one another
how plants and trees benefit
the wellbeing of the country.

19. It enables students to reach higher-
order thinking skills.
Higher motivation in students
which results in increased cognitive
engagement
 Allows students to explore and be
creative

20. Instruction uses a hands- on approach
The use of Scaffolding allows students to be
assisted when they need help.
It provides students with real life experiences
that makes them remember content for longer.

21. Authentic learning is learning through
contextualisation.
It motivates and encourages learners to
participate even though they do not have much
confidence in themselves.
It proven to produce high achievement levels

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