EDDHODJ/101/3/2018

Tutorial letter 101/3/2018

THE EDUCATOR AS LEARNING

PROGRAMME DEVELOPER

EDDHODJ

Semesters 1 & 2

Department: Curriculum and

Instructional Studies

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

This tutorial letter contains important information

about your module.

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 CONTENTS

PAGE
1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 3
2 PURPOSE OF AND OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE ......................................... 4
2.1 Purpose …………………………………… ...……………………………...…..….4
2.2 Outcomes………………………………….. …………………...…………….…….4
3 LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS ............................................................. 4
3.1 Lecturer(s) …………………………………… ……………..……..……………….4
3.2 Department .....................................................................................................5
3.3 University ........................................................................................................5
4 MODULE RELATED RESOURCES ........................................................................ 7
4.1 Prescribed books …………………………… ……………………………………..7
4.2 Recommended books.....................................................................................7
4.3 Electronic Reserves (e-Reserves) ..................................................................7
4.4 Library services and resources information ............................................................. 8
5 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE MODULE ...............................8
6 MODULE-SPECIFIC STUDY PLAN ...................................................................... 10
7 MODULE PRACTICAL WORK AND WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING ............. 10
8 ASSESSMENT...................................................................................................... 11
8.1 Assessment plan ..........................................................................................11
8.2 General assignment numbers.......................................................................11
8.3 Submission of assignments……………………….……………………………..12
8.4 Assignments .................................................................................................15
9 EXAMINATION ..................................................................................................... 36
10 ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT METHODS ........................................................ 39
11 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................................... 39

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Please note / important notes:

 Read this tutorial letter first

 Assignment 01 gives you examination admission. No extension of time
can be granted for this assignment - don’t even ask – keep to the due date!

1 INTRODUCTION

Dear Student

Welcome to this module: THE EDUCATOR AS LEARNING PROGRAMME DEVELOPER.

We are delighted to have you as a student, and we wish you every success in your studies.

We shall do our best to make your study of this module successful. You will be well on
your way to success if you start studying early in the semester and resolve to do the
assignment(s) properly.

This is a semester (half-year) module which means that it is offered twice this year.

Semester 1: from January to June

Semester 2: from July to November

You will have registered for either Semester One or Semester Two. Please make sure
you know which semester you are registered for. If in doubt, please contact the
Department of Student Administration for clarification.

1.1 Tutorial matter

You will receive a number of tutorial letters during the semester. A tutorial letter is our way
of communicating with you about teaching, learning and assessment.

Tutorial Letter 101 contains important information about the scheme of work, resources and
assignments for this module. We urge you to read it carefully and to keep it at hand when
working through the study material, preparing the assignment(s), preparing for the
examination and addressing questions to your lecturers.

Please read Tutorial Letter 301 in combination with Tutorial Letter 101 as it gives you an
idea of generally important information when studying at a distance and within a particular
College of the University.

In this tutorial Letter (101), you will find the assignments and assessment criteria as well as
instructions on the preparation and submission of the assignments. This tutorial letter
also provides all the information you need with regard to the prescribed study
material and other resources and how to obtain it. Please study this information
carefully and make sure that you obtain the prescribed material as soon as possible.

TUTORIAL LETTERS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON MyUnisa

We have also included certain general and administrative information about this module.
Please study this section of the tutorial letter carefully.

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Right from the start we would like to point out that you must read all the tutorial letters
you receive during the semester immediately and carefully, as they always contain
important and, sometimes, urgent information.

If you have access to a computer that is linked to the Internet, you can quickly access
resources and information at the University. The myUnisa learning management system is
Unisa’s online campus that will help you to communicate with your lecturers, with other
students and with the administrative departments of Unisa – all through the computer and
the Internet. It is therefore of the utmost importance to get access to the Internet and to
consult myUnisa on a regular basis. Please note that once you are registered on myUnisa
you will also be able to submit your assignments online, have access to library resources,
download your study material, etc. You will also be able to keep record of assignments
submitted and have access to your marks, previous examination papers and examination
dates.

To go to the myUnisa website, start at the main Unisa website, [Link] and then
click on the “login to myUnisa link on the right-hand side of the screen. This should take
you to the myUnisa website. You can also go there directly by typing in
[Link] Please consult the publication My Studies @ Unisa for information
on myUnisa.

We hope that you will enjoy this module and wish you all the best!

2 PURPOSE OF AND OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE

2.1 Purpose

The module purpose is to help you gain an understanding of the role of the teacher as a
learning programme developer in such a way that you can apply your theoretical
knowledge in practice.

2.2 Outcomes

The course content should enable you to do the following:

 interpret existing learning programmes
 design original learning programmes
 identify the requirements for a specific context of learning
 select and prepare suitable textual and visual resources for learning appropriate for
schools
 interpret policy documents to design a curriculum
 select, sequence and pace the learning in a manner sensitive to the differing needs
of the learning area and learners
 Making use of CAPS as part of curriculum development and implementation

3 LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS

3.1 Lecturer(s)

LECTURERS ARE THERE TO ASSIST WITH ACADEMIC MATTERS ONLY, NOT WITH
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS, LIKE REGISTRATIONS, MARKS, SUPPLEMENTARY
EXAMINATIONS OR STUDY MATERIAL!

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The lecturer responsible for this module is:

Prof EC du Plessis
E-mail address: dplesec@[Link]
Telephone number: 082 809 3903 (DURING OFFICE HOURS ONLY: 08h00 –
16h00, NO WEEKENDS!)
Fax number: 086 634 3996

3.2 Department

Secretary: Curriculum and Instructional Studies (her telephone number is 012 429 4033.)
You can also contact Mr Steven Shabangu for general enquiries. His telephone number is
012 429 2645, e-mail: shabasm@[Link].

E-mail and telephone numbers are included above but you might also want to write to us.
Letters should be sent to:

The Module leader (module code)

Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies
PO Box 392
UNISA
0003

NOTE: You may enclose more than one letter in an envelope, but do not make enquiries
from different departments (for example Despatch and Library Services) in the same letter.
This delays the replies to your enquiries. Write a separate letter to each department and
mark each letter clearly for the attention of that department. Letters to lecturers may not
be enclosed with assignments.

ALWAYS WRITE YOUR STUDENT NUMBER AND THE MODULE CODE

AT THE TOP OF YOUR LETTER.

You are most welcome to visit us at the office to discuss any academic problems you might
experience with your studies. Please remember to make an appointment beforehand.

3.3 University

Communication with the University

If you need to contact the University about matters not related to the content of this
module, please consult the publication my Studies @ Unisa that you received with your
study material. This booklet contains information on how to contact the University (e.g. to
whom you can write for different queries, important telephone and fax numbers,
addresses and details of the times certain facilities are open).

Always have your student number at hand when you contact the University.

Registrations: Telephone number: 012 441 5536/481 2749/481 2702

Assignment division: Telephone number: 012 429 8720/3710
Examination division: Telephone number: 012 429 2667/6090/6130/2267/2700

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E-mail addresses, SMS numbers and fax number for student enquiries

 info@[Link] for general enquiries

 study-info@[Link] for application and registration related enquiries
(prospective and registered students)
 assign@[Link] for assignment enquiries
 exams@[Link] for examination enquiries
 despatch@[Link] for study material enquiries
 finan@[Link] for student account enquiries
 gaudeamus@[Link] for graduation enquiries
 myUnisaHelp@[Link] for assistance with myUnisa
 myLifeHelp@[Link] for assistance with myLife email accounts

Send an SMS to 32695 for more information on how to contact Unisa via SMS (only for
students in within the borders of South Africa). The student will receive an auto response
SMS with the various SMS options. This SMS will cost R1.

Students can also SMS enquiries directly to:

43578 for applications and registrations
43584 for assignments
43584 for examinations
43579 for study material
31954 for student accounts
43582 for myUnisa and myLife

The cost per SMS is 50c.

* The SMS number is only for students residing in South Africa. International students are
urged to make use of the e-mail address info@[Link].

Fax enquiries to +27 (0)12 429 4150

All queries that are not of a purely administrative nature but are about the content of this
module should be directed to us. Please have your study material with you when you
contact us.

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4 MODULE RELATED RESOURCES

4.1 Prescribed books

The following book is prescribed for EDDHODJ and must be bought:

Title: CURRICULUM STUDIES: Development, Interpretation, Plan and Practice

Authors: Celia Booyse & Elize Du Plessis
Edition: Third (2018)
ISBN: 9780627035876

Publisher: Van Schaik Tel: 012 3422765, Fax: 012 4303563, [Link].

The E-book version (eISBN: 9780627035883) is available from:

[Link]
[Link]
[Link]

4.2 Recommended book (not compulsory – only if you want to read more)

Title: TEACHER EMPOWERMENT THROUGH CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT:

THEORY INTO PRACTICE
Author: Carl, A.E.
Edition: Fourth (2014)
ISBN 978-0-70218-912-8
Publisher: JUTA

4.3 Electronic Reserves (e-Reserves)

There are no e-Reserves for this module, but we realize that some of you might find it
difficult to access the government websites in order to obtain relevant documents. Here
are a few web addresses that could prove useful:

ADDITION POLICY DOCUMENTS FOR CAPS (not compulsory – just take note of
these policy documents) (Available at [Link] and
[Link])

 Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) per subject

 National policy pertaining to the programme and promotion requirements of the
National Curriculum Statement Grades R-12
 Policy on Minimum Requirements for Teacher Education Qualifications (MRTEQ)
2015, which replaces the Norms and Standards for Educators
 Government Gazette 32836 Curriculum review
 Government Gazette 30880 Foundations for Learning
 White Paper 6: Special needs education: Documents; White Papers 2001
(July 2001)
 Government Gazette 29466 Inclusive Education
 National Protocol for Assessment (Grades R-12)
 Government Gazette 29626 Assessment policy (Gr 7-9)
 Government Gazette 36041 and 36042, December 2012 (Assessment)
 Learner’s Book for learners and Teacher’s Guide for teachers
 IQMS: [Link]. Collective agreements; 2003; No 8.

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If you still experience difficulty to get access to these documents, you can contact the Unisa
Library in Pretoria at 012 429 4133. Also register as an ONLINE student. Registering as
an ONLINE student is described step-by-step in Study @ Unisa. The library is extremely
well equipped and you will certainly benefit from making use of it. Alternatively, you may
visit a school or district office for information. Please remember to make an appointment
with the person you want to see beforehand.

4.4 Library services and resources information

For brief information, go to [Link]/brochures/studies

For detailed information, go to the Unisa website at [Link] and click on
Library.

For research support and services of personal librarians, go to

[Link]

The Library has compiled numerous library guides:

 finding recommended reading in the print collection and e-reserves –
[Link]
 requesting material – [Link]
 postgraduate information services – [Link]
 finding , obtaining and using library resources and tools to assist in doing research –
[Link]
 how to contact the library/finding us on social media/frequently asked questions –
[Link]

PLEASE NOTE:

LECTURERS CANNOT HELP YOU WITH PRESCRIBED TEXT BOOKS, MISSING OR

LATE STUDY MATERIAL OR ANY OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS!

5 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE MODULE

For information on the various student support systems and services available at Unisa
(e.g. student counselling, tutorial classes, language support), please consult the publication
Study @ Unisa that you received with your study material.

Contact with fellow students

 Study groups

It is advisable to have contact with fellow students. One way to do this is to form study
groups. The addresses of students in your area may be obtained from the following
department:

Directorate: Student Administration and Registration

PO Box 392
UNISA
0003

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 Tutor Support

Unisa offers tutor and e-tutor services for students as additional academic support at the
various Unisa regional learning centres throughout the country. For details of a learning
centre near you, please consult Directorate Curriculum and Learning Development at Tel:
012 484 2869 or 012 481 2717/2748.

E-tutor office:
Mrs P Mantsie Ms MT Mpai Mrs TL Thipe
mantsmp@[Link] mpaimt@[Link] thipetl@[Link]

A tutorial is an organised session where students and tutor(s) meet regularly at a common
venue and at scheduled times to discuss course material. The main purpose of the tutorial
services is:

 To facilitate student learning by developing the student’s independent learning skills

 Assisting students to become motivated and independent learners.
 Help the students to develop and enhance their learning experience and academic
performance through interaction with the tutor and fellow students.

Tutorials are not compulsory and willing students receive tutorial support at a nominal fee.
Interested students are advised to consult a learning centre closest to them to enrol for
tutorials. For further information on tutorials consult the brochure Study @ Unisa.

 Free computer and internet access

Unisa has entered into partnerships with establishments (referred to as telecentres) in

various locations across South Africa to give you as a Unisa student free access to
computers and the internet. This access enables you to conduct the following academic-
related activities: registration; online submission of assignments; engaging in e-tutoring
activities and signature courses; and so forth. Please note that any activities other than
these – such as printing, photocopying and so on – are at your own expense. For more
information on the Telecentre nearest to you, please visit [Link]/telecentres.

 Student query process

Step 1:

Contact (by e-mail or phone) the lecturer.

Prof E du Plessis
Tel No: 082 809 3903
E-mail: dplesec@[Link].

Step 2:

If there is no response from the lecturer within 48 hours, call/forward query with a
trail of previous e-mails to the Chair of the Department’s office (Secretary: Ms L van
Rensburg, Tel No: 012 429 4033, e-mail: vrensl1@[Link] or Ms M Botha, Tel
No: 012 4296861, e-mail: bothajsm@[Link])

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Step 3:

If there is no response from the CoD’s office within 48 hours, call/forward query with
a trail of previous e-mails to Director at School of Teacher Education (Secretary: Ms
H Pheto, Tel No: 012 429 6879, e-mail: phetohk@[Link])

Step 4:

If there is no response from the Director of the School within 48 hours, call/forward
query with a trail of e-mails to College of Teaching and Learning’s office (Secretary:
Ms Rosslee, Tel No: 012 429 4274, e-mail: rossle@[Link])

You are advised to always start on STEP 1 when raising queries and not jump
straight to Step 4.

6 MODULE-SPECIFIC STUDY PLAN

 Study @ Unisa contains valuable information on where to begin with your studies.
Please take some time to read through the 11 steps suggested in this document.

 During this semester, you will be assessed on your assignments.

 Assignments are seen as part of the learning material for this module. As you do the
assignment, study the reading texts, consult other resources, discuss the work with
fellow students or tutors or do research, you are actively engaged in learning.
Looking at the assessment criteria given for each assignment will help you to
understand what is required of you more clearly.

 Assignment 01 is COMPULSORY and gives you examination admission IF you

submit it BEFORE the due date!

 You must accumulate a semester mark by submitting both assignments. The two
marks will be added and will comprise 20% of your final mark. The examination will
count for the remaining 80% of your final mark for this module.

 The examination for EDDHODJ will take the form of a two-hour paper which will be
written at the end of the semester.

7 MODULE PRACTICAL WORK AND WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING

Please consult Tutorial letter 301 and the relevant tutorial letters for the practical teaching
to familiarise yourself with the practical teaching requirements.
Contact details: teachprac@[Link]
Tel number: 012 429 4106/2537/4668/2645
Placement: 012 481-2814

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8 ASSESSMENT

8.1 Assessment plan

Please note: Although students may work together when preparing assignments,
each student must write and submit his or her own individual assignment. In other
words, you must submit your own ideas in your own words, sometimes
interspersing relevant short quotations that are properly referenced. It is
unacceptable for students to submit identical assignments on the basis that they
worked together. That is copying (a form of plagiarism) and none of these
assignments will be marked. It is unethical (and unacceptable) to hand in
assignments that are not your own work, and whenever the University becomes
aware of such malpractices it will take stern measures against the student
concerned. Furthermore, you may be penalised or subjected to disciplinary
proceedings by the University.

You will receive the correct answers automatically for multiple-choice questions,
please contact the assignment section in this regard. For written assignments,
markers will comment on your work. However, commentaries on compulsory assignments
will be sent to all students registered for this module in a follow-up tutorial letter, and
not only to those students who submitted the assignments. The tutorial letter number will be
201, 202, etc.

As soon as you have received the commentaries, please check your answers. The
assignments and the commentaries on these assignments constitute an important part of
your learning and should help you to be better prepared for the examination.

8.2 General assignment numbers

For general information and requirements as far as assignments are concerned, see the
brochure Study @ Unisa, which you have received with your study material.

8.2.1 Unique assignment numbers

If assignment 01 is a multiple choice assignment, the unique number is very important

because it is marked by computer and NOT by lecturers. Please number your
assignments correct and write the correct module code on the cover page.

8.2.2 Due dates for assignments

PLEASE USE THESE PRINTED DATES, EVEN IF THEY DIFFER FROM MYUNISA!

ASSIGNMENTS CLOSING DATES

Semester 1:
Assignment 01: 27 March 2018
UNIQUE NUMBER: 785371

Assignment 02: 13 April 2018

UNIQUE NUMBER: 720227

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Semester 2:
Assignment 01: 31 August 2018
UNIQUE NUMBER: 827958

Assignment 02: 26 September 2018

UNIQUE NUMBER: 843222

8.3 Submission of assignments

You must accumulate a semester mark by submitting both assignments, EVEN IF YOU
REPEAT THE MODULE - YOU MUST SUBMIT THE ASSIGNMENTS. The two marks will
be added and will comprise 20% of your final mark. The examination will count for the
remaining 80% of your final mark.

Let us illustrate this system with an example:

Student A submits both assignments: Assignment 01 (50%) and Assignment 02 (60%).

These two marks are each divided by 10 and added together, which means that Student A
receives 5 + 6 = 11. The semester mark is therefore 11 out of 20.

ASSIGNMENT MARKS ARE ENTERED AT THE ASSIGNMENT SECTION. MARKS

ARE FINALISED AT THE EXAMINATION SECTION, NOT BY YOUR LECTURER –
DON’T CONTACT YOUR LECTURER FOR ANY MARKS!

We advise you to make a copy of all your completed assignments before you submit them,
and retain these copies in case there are any queries. Make sure that your name, address,
student number, module code and also the number of the assignment, appear on the cover
and at the top of every page of your answer.

ENQUIRIES ABOUT ASSIGNMENTS (E.G. WHETHER OR NOT THE UNIVERSITY HAS

RECEIVED YOUR ASSIGNMENT OR THE DATE ON WHICH AN ASSIGNMENT WAS
RETURNED TO YOU) MUST BE ADDRESSED TO THE ASSIGNMENT SECTION. You
might also find information on myUnisa. To go to the myUnisa website, start at the main
Unisa website, [Link] and then click on the ‘login to myUnisa’ link under
the myUnisa heading on the screen. This should take you to the myUnisa website. You can
also go there directly by typing in [Link]

Assignments should be addressed to:

Assignment section
PO Box 392
UNISA
0003

You may submit written assignments and assignments done on mark-reading sheets either
by post or electronically via myUnisa. The address is: [Link]
[Link]/[Link]?Cmd=ViewContent&ContentID=1611. Should you encounter any
problems in submitting an assignment on myUnisa, you may phone the following number:
(012) 429 3689 or contact the help line at: myUnisaHelp@[Link]

Assignments may not be submitted by fax or e-mail. For detailed information and
requirements as far as assignments are concerned, see the brochure Study @ Unisa that
you received with your study material.

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To submit an assignment via myUnisa:

 Go to myUnisa.
 Log in with your student number and password.
 Select the module.
 Click on assignments in the left-hand menu.
 Click on the assignment number you want to submit.
 It MUST be in PDF format!
 Follow the instructions on the screen.

PLEASE NOTE: Do not submit assignments that are due in the second semester
during the first semester!

Notes to help you to answer essay questions:

1. You should answer essay questions directly but elaborately. This means two things:
Firstly, you have to think about what the question means and then direct your answer
specifically to the question. Secondly, you have to write about all the different aspects
of the question and not just about one thing.

2. Your essay has to be organised in a logical way (introduction, body and conclusion) so
that it is easy for the person who is reading your work to follow how you got from one
idea to the next and see the steps that you took to get to your conclusion.

3. Your essay should provide evidence that you have read the relevant sections of the
module material. You cannot just answer the question from the top of your head
without reference to the academic texts that you were supposed to study for this
module. This does not mean that you have to copy or paraphrase the texts. Instead, it
means that you have to use the ideas in the texts and say (give a reference) where
you got the ideas from, for example “Graham-Jolly says …” and “Buckland says a
similar point when he argues that … “ Whenever you use the exact words of an
author, you have to acknowledge this by using “quotation marks”.

4. Your essay has to show that you understand the ideas. So, even though you might
quote the definitions, you also have to comment on them in your own words; show how
they emphasise different values or have different implications; give reasons and
examples that you gained from your reading; and use your own experience to illustrate
or disagree with certain points.

5. You have to put the ideas together in your essay in such a way that they form an
argument; do not just make a list of the ideas. The essay question already helps you
with this, for example “Why is it insufficient to define “curriculum” as …?” The heart of
your argument should therefore be the reasons why the definition is not good enough.
One way of doing this is to point out how the different authors have similar or opposing
viewpoints, and to provide examples.

References and bibliography

You have to acknowledge all the sources that you consulted while doing your assignment.
For essay-type questions, you can use short direct quotations between quotation marks
(" "). For example: "The most important characteristic of distance education is that lecturer
and students do not operate in close proximity" (McFarlane, 1995:45).

You can also give an author’s view in your own words. This is called a paraphrase. When
you use quotations and when you paraphrase, you have to refer to the sources that you

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consulted. Look at the example of paraphrasing below. The author took Stone’s ideas and
put them in her own words: Stone (1979:15) believes that, in their research, researchers
concern themselves not only with actual empirical reality but also with equally real
perspectives on reality which are called assumptions.

References should include the following data:

* author’s surname
* date of publication
* page number

References should be given immediately after a quotation or paraphrase. These references

should also appear in the bibliography at the end of your assignment.

A bibliography is a list of the sources that you used while you were writing your assignment.
The bibliography therefore gives the particulars of the sources that you used to help you
compose your answer. Draw up the bibliography by listing the surnames of the authors
alphabetically. Every entry (book, journal, newspaper, et cetera) should contain the
following information:

* author’s name (surname, with initial/s)

* date of publication
* title of source (article in ordinary print; book or journal title italicised)
* place of publication (city, only when it is a book)
* publisher (for books)
* pages (for articles)

Take special note of the punctuation in the following examples:

Badenhorst, D.C. & Claassen, J.C. 1995. Complexity theory and the transformation of
education: the role of values. Educare 24(2):5–12.
Bosch, D.J. 1991. Transforming mission: paradigm shifts in the theology of mission. New
York: Macmillan.
Paris, S.G., Saarnio, D.A. & Cross, D.R. 1986. A metacognitive curriculum to promote
children’s reading and learning. Australian Journal of Psychology 38:107–123.
Quinn, F.M. 1988. The principles and practice of nurse education. London: Chapman &
Hall.

Note that the first and third examples are articles in professional journals; the second and
fourth examples are books. The titles of books and journals are italicised.

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8.4 Assignments

Semester 1:
Assignment 01: 27 March 2018
UNIQUE NUMBER: 785371

This assignment is compulsory. NO EXTENSION CAN BE GRANTED FOR

THIS ASSIGNMENT AND LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE MARKED. This
assignment allows you to sit for the examination.

Guidelines:

 Answer this assignment on one of the mark-reading sheets (included in the package
you received on registration).
 Study the brochure Study @ Unisa for information on how to use and complete a
mark-reading sheet.
 THIS ASSIGNMENT IS MARKED BY COMPUTER AT ASSIGNMENT
SECTION ON A SPECIFIC DATE AND NO EXTENSION ON THE
SUBMISSION DATE CAN THEREFORE BE GIVEN.
 Make clear marks – use a HB pencil.
 Make sure that besides the assignment number (01) you al so fill in the unique
number on the marking template.

Please remember to take postal delivery into consideration - post it at least one week
before the due date!

The aim of this assignment is to give you an overview of the whole semester’s work. It
covers all the work in the prescribed book.

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SEMESTER 1

Question 1

A learning programme/curriculum designer should be able to:

1. be innovative and creative.

2. uphold the Constitution.
3. lead by example and lead his/her classroom.
4. keep records on learner performance.

Question 2

The curriculum as planned refers to…

1. the role of the teacher in the class.

2. teacher and learner reactions.
3. the explicit document also described as the “blueprint” for teaching.
4. assessment.

Question 3

A narrow description of the “curriculum” as a concept entails a …

1. list of contents to be learnt.

2. organization of facts
3. learning and teaching situation
4. teacher interpretation

Question 4

A broad definition of the “curriculum” …

1. includes only the contents to be taught.

2. refers to the textbooks.
3. would acknowledge both intended and unintended learning, and the influence of
the contexts on the applied curriculum.
4. refers to the sequence of learning.

Question 5

During which problem-solving phase should learners identify criteria that the solutions
should meet?

1. Becoming aware of and defining the problem

2. Gathering information on possible solutions
3. Evaluating alternative solutions
4. Developing a plan of action

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Question 6

"The term “covert” is intended to convey the idea of teaching that is implicit, but deliberate
on the part of the teacher in the class." Do you agree with this statement?

1. Yes, because the term “covert” refers to the practical teaching situation.
2. No, because the teacher cannot “covert” actions.

Question 7

What is the difference between a “concept” and an “approach”?

1. A concept is a word, but an approach is a phrase.

2. A concept refers to a definition, but an approach is an understanding.
3. A concept is an idea or abstract principle, but an approach is the perspective
towards something or a way of thinking.
4. A concept is the way to describe something, but an approach is a principle to follow.

Questions 8 – 20

Fit the following ideas to the educationist:

8. Sees the curriculum as a process – objectives not set from 1. Stenhouse

the start, but change as you go. 2. Tyler
3. Freire
9. Knowledge must be speculative and not an unchangeable 1. Tyler
entity. 2. Stenhouse
3. Freire
10. Sees the curriculum as a product and follow an objectives 1. Stenhouse
approach. 2. Tyler
3. Freire
11. Thinking about the purpose of the curriculum – must serve to 1. Tyler
liberate learners to make links and understand language, 2. Stenhouse
experiences and their daily struggle. 3. Freire
12. Must contribute to the achievement of the objective/ 1. Freire
effectiveness & efficiency. 2. Tyler
3. Stenhouse
13. Choice of content comes from the life experiences of 1. Tyler
students; guided by values and questions of power. 2. Stenhouse
3. Freire
14. Teaching may change learners, empower or domesticate the 1. Stenhouse
learners. 2. Tyler
3. Freire
15. Plan should be a recommendation not a prescription/ 1. Tyler
therefore the focus is on how learners learn and attempts to 2. Stenhouse
enrich that. 3. Freire
16. The principles for guiding teaching must be interactive, critical 1. Freire
and set up an extended dialogue with learners. 2. Tyler
3. Stenhouse
17. Regarding assessment - the teacher ought to be the critic, not 1. Stenhouse
a marker; assessment should be about improving student’s 2. Tyler
capacity to work. 3. Freire

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learning experiences. 2. Tyler
3. Stenhouse
19. Teaching strategies and assessment should include problem- 1. Stenhouse
posing methods which require dialogue in which teacher and 2. Tyler
student are “critical co-investigators”. 3. Freire
20. Technical expertise is important 1. Stenhouse
Four questions to ask about the purpose of teaching. 2. Freire
3. Tyler

Question 21

Lev Vygotsky, an educationist who argued for a … perspective in education, lived during
the Russian Revolution, a time of great change in his culture and society.

1. naturalist
2. social constructionist
3. behaviorist
4. post-modernist

Question 22

Which one of the following is the best description of the National Qualifications Framework
(NQF)?

1. an organised business such as the Private Sector Education Council

2. a single national framework that works together with trade unions
3. a single national framework that compiled the CAPS document
4. a single national framework that would bring together all education and training
under one authority

Question 23

Since the year ... South Africa has undergone a great deal of educational change as a
result of the situation that the first democratic government inherited.

1. 1992
2. 1993
3. 1994
4. 1995

Question 24

Working on a secondary teaching level requires the teacher to take note of the ... as an
integral part of the NQF and to ensure the formal recognition and certification of learning
achievement awards by an accredited institution like SAQA.

1. White Paper on Education and Training

2. South African Qualifications Act 58 of 1995
3. National Education Policy Act 27 of 1996
4. Higher Education Qualifications Framework (HEQF)

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Question 25

The following issues are discussed in the NCS document:

1. The Constitution, values and nation-building in the curriculum

2. The development of an OBE approach that underpins CAPS
3. Further Education and Training learning programmes
4. Methods of ensuring parental involvement in the education of their children

Question 26

For the teacher to approach learning as a process, might include variations of constructivist
thinking such as active learning (Piaget and Vygotsky), discovery learning (Bruner), and …

1. skills building.
2. competency building.
3. value building.
4. knowledge building.

Question 27

Which of the following is not a principle of discovery learning?

1. Finding own meaning and understanding

2. Social transformation
3. Adapting to the changing environment
4. Learning-by-doing

Question 28

The interpretation of the curriculum and planning to teach is to arrange content in such a
manner that knowledge transfer can take place most effectively, an action which should
also identify the current level of learner understanding, defining the final outcome (end
goal) of the teaching process (instruction), and creating some assistance in the process of
understanding. Which is not part of instructional design of a curriculum?

1. Teaching and learning activities

2. Choice of teaching method and strategy
3. Motivating learners
4. Setting objectives

Question 29

According to the Norms and Standards for Educators document (which is now replaced by
the minimum qualifications for teachers), the cornerstone of this policy is:

1. The roles and the qualifications for employment as an educator

2. Teaching practice as a mode of delivery through which all educators should be
developed and assessed
3. The notion of applied competence and its associated assessment criteria
4. Making judgements on the effect that language has on learning in various situations

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Question 30

In which policy document can you find the aims and assessment criteria for your specific
subject?

1. NCS
2. CAPS
3. Act on Education 1998
4. Curriculum 2005

Question 31

A subject in the new curriculum is best referred to as …

1. a specific body of academic knowledge.

2. the Western contribution to knowledge.
3. knowledge which integrates theory, skills and values.
4. a field that identifies the main learning outcomes.

Question 32

Objectives are:

1. What can the learners demonstrate?

2. What will the learners learn?
3. What learning opportunities are used?
4. What will the teacher demonstrate?

Question 33

Learning outcomes are:

1. The intention of learning

2. The responsibility of the teacher to teach
3. The results of learning
4. The focusing on content

Question 34

Inclusive education is discussed in White Paper …

1. 2.
2. 4.
3. 6.
4. 4 and 6.

Question 35

Inclusive education is for children with …

1. no parents.
2. barriers to learning.
3. HIV/Aids.
4. rich parents.

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Question 36

HIV/Aids is one of the major challenges facing all South Africans. In South Africa, HIV/Aids
is spread mainly through …

1. sexual contact.
2. breast-feeding.
3. mother to child parentally.
4. all of the above.

Question 37

The purpose of assessment is to …

1. develop programmes for the redress of previously disadvantaged languages.

2. determine whether the learning required for the achievement of the specific
outcomes is actually taking place.
3. acknowledge the fact that all children and youth can learn and that all children need
support.
4. introduce strategies and interventions that will help teachers to cope with learners’
needs.

Question 38

The Council for Higher Education (CHE), through its Higher Education Quality Committee
(HEQC), is responsible for …

1. quality assuring all education qualifications offered by universities.

2. maintaining and applying its own criteria for the recognition and evaluation of
qualifications for employment in public education.
3. monitoring the performance of schools and educators.
4. focussing on key elements such as the quality of teaching and learning and
assessing the quality of curriculum delivery in schools.

Question 39

What is curriculum planning?

1. It involves thinking about how you want your learners to achieve certain learning
outcomes/aims that you have identified from reading the policy documents as well
as planning the learning path.
2. It involves identifying key role players and their responsibilities at each stage of the
planning process.
3. It involves identifying your learning area/subject, and integrating this into other
learning areas.
4. It involves reflecting on the roles of the teacher and matches the teacher's
characteristics with the learning outcomes.

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Question 40

The following policy aligns the different quality management programmes that have been
developed in the past into an integrated quality management system:

1. Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS)

2. South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
3. Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS)
4. Language of learning and teaching (LoLT)

Question 41

As an educator, you will be involved in different levels of planning when it comes to

planning a learning programme. As an individual teacher, at which planning level will you
mainly be involved?

1. Learning programme
2. Phase
3. Work schedule
4. Lesson plans

Question 42

A learning programme is a … plan for planning, managing and organising classroom

practice.

1. phase-long
2. year-long
3. semester-long
4. week-long

Question 43

Which of the following describes whole school planning the best?

1. All teachers in a phase should be included in the planning process.

2. Teachers, heads of departments and principals are included in the planning.
3. All stakeholders in the school consider all the activities and decide on the goals.
4. Teachers, learners and parents are involved in planning and consider all possible
activities and implications.

Question 44

Shared learning is about …

1. skills and experiences development in the learning process.

2. providing opportunities for learners’ participation in the learning process.
3. choosing content with learners in the learning process.
4. supporting the learning process through a variety of learning activities.

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Question 45

What do we have to take into consideration in the school and classroom that will have a
direct influence on the design of our lesson plan?

1. CAPS.
2. Values and attitudes as stipulated in the IQMS document.
3. Progression and integration of learning areas.
4. Curricular framework and the availability of resources.

Question 46

When selecting and evaluating Learning, Teaching and Support Materials (LTSM’s) there
are a number of things that you need to look out for, namely …

1. the CAPS, knowledge and skills, values and attitudes, and assessment.
2. the Outcomes-Based Approach, the CAPS, knowledge and skills, values and
attitudes, and equity.
3. the Outcomes-Based Approach, CAPS, knowledge and skills, values and attitudes,
assessment and mediation of learning.
4. knowledge and skills, values and attitudes, equity and media use.

Question 47

Bloom’s taxonomy provides a structure in which to categorize instructional (teaching)

outcomes and assessment. The core reason for his design of the taxonomy was to …

1. help teachers to develop the ability to engage in self-reflection.

2. identify the next step in learning, deepen the ability to seek out and gain new skills.
3. equip teachers with the desire and the capacity to take charge of their learning
through developing the skill of self-assessment.
4. help teachers and instructional designers to classify objectives and goals.

Question 48

A multi-grade classroom refers to a learning environment where there is more than one …
in the same classroom, and all are taught by the same teacher.

1. race
2. age
3. grade
4. sex

Question 49

The word paradigm literally means …

1. Learning outcomes.
2. Secrecy.
3. Frame of reference.
4. Equal to.

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Question 50

Which one of the following statements applies to the use of teaching media?

1. Media ensure that the learners are actively involved during the lesson.
2. It is usually the educator who handles the media and this may thus result in the
lesson becoming educator centred.
3. When educators produce their own media, they should make sure that the media
are durable and can be used repeatedly.
4. Media can make a lesson more interesting, hold the learners’ attention longer and
thus improve learning.

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ASSIGNMENT 02
SEMESTER 1

Semester 1:

Assignment 02: 13 April 2018

UNIQUE NUMBER: 720227

This assignment consists of THREE compulsory questions. This assignment is

compulsory and will contribute 10% towards your semester mark. NO EXTENSION
OF TIME WILL BE GRANTED!

QUESTION 1

The belief about learning as achieving objectives (outcomes) and therefore “behavioural
change” is aligned with the behaviourist approach. Behaviourism is an example of a
theory on teaching and learning that originated from the natural sciences. Describe in
your own words what the behaviourist perspective is all about.
(5)

QUESTION 2

Discuss how and in which instances you would use the following in a teaching-
learning environment. Also refer to advantages, disadvantages and practical
examples to further elaborate on your answer.

 Cognitively guided instruction

 Scaffolding
 Simulation
 Problem-solving
 Discussion
(4 x 5 = 20)

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QUESTION 3

This is an open question. Suggested length: four to five pages (that is 1200–1400 words).

The implementation of the curriculum needs to be a phase-long process for planning,

managing and organising classroom practice. This means that what is planned must guide
and inform what is done in the classroom, all teaching, learning and assessment.

As teachers, what do we have to take into consideration when we plan for teaching and
learning to take place and who should be involved in curriculum planning?

Your focus should be on one phase in the school.

In your case study you should include, as a minimum, the following:

1. Stages of planning for curriculum interpretation and implementation (process)

2. Who should be involved?

3. Which documents do you need?

4. Example of a lesson plan for ONE SUBJECT IN ONE GRADE IN THE PHASE
(product).

5. Your own SWOT analysis of any school.

(25)

TOTAL MARKS: 50 X 2 = 100

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ASSIGNMENT 01

Semester 2:
Assignment 01: 13 August 2018
UNIQUE NUMBER: 827958

This assignment is compulsory. NO EXTENSION CAN BE

GRANTED FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT AND LATE
ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE MARKED. This assignment
allows you to sit for the examination.

Guidelines:

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you received on registration).
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before the due date!

The aim of this assignment is to give you an overview of the whole semester’s work. It
covers all the work in the prescribed book.

Question 1

Complete the statement: Curriculum as plan is …

1. a science implies the ability to observe, analyse and draw conclusions.

2. informal learning entails the following: attention, presentation of information,
conclusion, processing, reflection and application.
3. the subject in which we study the teaching activities of teachers.
4. the shaping of boundaries of teaching and provides the minimum knowledge, skills
and values important for learners and society.

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Question 2

The word “syllabus” in Greek means …

1. teaching methods and guidance regarding assessment practices.

2. a concise statement or table of the topics of a discourse.
3. a particular course and refer to related subject methodology.
4. the improvement and innovation in education.

Question 3

A hidden description of the “curriculum” as a concept entails a …

1. form of implicit learning.

2. organization of facts.
3. compulsory learning and teaching situation.
4. teacher interpretation.

Question 4

The curriculum in practice is understood as something broader than a plan, and can
therefore be described as …

1. illustrations and examples of teaching.

2. the implicit, real teaching-learning situation where the curriculum is applied.
3. the prescribed document.
4. a teaching style.

Questions 5 – 12

Fit the following approach focus to the approach:

5. Paradigms, models and step-by-step strategies for curriculum. 1. Humanistic

2. Experiential
3. Naturalistic
4. Behavioural
6. Whole person, centre is social activities. 1. Experiential
2. Behavioural
3. Naturalistic
4. Humanistic
7. Creative problem solving and co-operative curriculum. 1. Experiential
2. Behavioural
3. Naturalistic
4. Humanistic
8. Demands of society and freedom to learn. 1. Humanistic
2. Experiential
3. Naturalistic
4. Behavioural
9. Progressive philosophy and child-centred movement. 1. Experiential
2. Behavioural
3. Naturalistic
4. Humanistic

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2. Behavioural
3. Naturalistic
4. Humanistic
11. Technical, scientific and logical-positivist. 1. Behavioural
2. Experiential
3. Naturalistic
4. Humanistic
12. Pragmatic and educators make their ideas and values known. 1. Humanistic
2. Experiential
3. Naturalistic
4. Behavioural

Question 13

A broad definition of the “curriculum” …

1. would acknowledge both intended and unintended learning, and the influence of
the contexts on the applied curriculum.
2. includes only the contents to be taught.
3. refers to the textbooks.
4. refers to the sequence of learning.

Question 14

Which teaching method will be used to demonstrate the process of choosing, trying
and testing strategies?

1. Narrative method
2. Discussion method
3. Project method
4. Simulation method

Question 15

... means that every new fact, idea or concept is learned better if it is related to information
that is already known.

1. Short-term memory
2. Reflection
3. Experience
4. Association

Question 16

During which one of the following phases of the learning process are significant
relationships between things formed and is the information stored in the long-term
memory?

1. Attention
2. Processing
3. Conclusion
4. Application

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Question 17

A paradigm shift implies…

1. a particular way of thinking about things.

2. an understanding of particular concepts.
3. a new mind set, a new attitude and a new way of thinking.
4. practical knowledge about concepts.

Question 18

What is the CAPS?

1. A new curriculum
2. A method of teaching, like OBE
3. A learning programme
4. An amendment to the NCS

Question 19

The IQMS policy supports the use of an assessment policy and uses a four-point scale.

1. False
2. True

Question 20

Which item best suits the description of the heading below?

A feature of the new South African education

1. A strong emphasis on acquiring theoretical knowledge by the learner.

2. It rejects the distinction between the academic and the practical education and
training.
3. Less emphasis is placed on obtaining credits and skills acquired previously.
4. Learners all get the same amount of time to complete a unit standard that is worth
one credit.

Question 21

The NQF consists of the following three bands:

1. General Education and Training; Further Education and Training; Postgraduate

Education and Training.
2. General Education and Training; Tertiary Education and Training; Further Education
and Training.
3. General Education and Training; Higher Education and Training; Postgraduate
Education and Training.
4. General Education and Training; Further Education and Training; Higher Education
and Training.

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Question 22

The NQF was created to bring together education and training and, consequently, close the
gap between the two.

1. False
2. True

Question 23

Curriculum theories are:

1. A broad plan of action for teaching-learning activities.

2. Values and attitudes as stipulated in the IQMS document.
3. Progression and integration of learning areas.
4. Curriculum framework and the availability of resources.

Question 24

Reflection on the teaching process will help the teacher to …

1. identify material and sources that are acceptable.

2. improve own teaching practice and will lead to professional growth.
3. understand detail in the content.
4. work on new approaches to learning.

Question 25

… acknowledges that learners differ and that the teachers must be aware of these
differences when they plan and implement teaching strategies.

1. Learning styles
2. Teaching styles
3. Active involvement
4. Individualism

Question 26

In which lesson phase can teachers determine by means of assessment whether or not the
objectives of the lesson have been achieved?

1. Planning and preparation phase

2. Introductory phase
3. Middle phase
4. Concluding phase

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Question 27

The purpose of homework is to …

1. study at home the subject matter which could not be dealt with in the classroom.
2. apply what the learner has learned in the classroom in new situations.
3. study at home the subject matter which the learners are most interested in.
4. condition learners to cope with large volumes of work per day.

Question 28

Which of the following groups of teaching methods is related to problem-solving?

1. Demonstration, discussion, problem-solving

2. Narrative, textbook, experimentation
3. Self-discovery, discussion, project
4. Cooperative learning, free activity, problem-solving.

Question 29

If the teacher intends for the learners’ thinking and debating skills to be developed and
wants the learners to understand the connection between what they are learning and the
real world, it is best to use the following method:

1. Role play
2. Case studies
3. Brainstorming
4. Problem solving

Question 30

Study the following question asked by a teacher and indicate why it can be said that the
teacher used the CORRECT questioning technique.

“All right, what are the potential social conflicts we have identified so far, Nomvula?”

1. The question is formulated in such a way that it will stimulate different cognitive
processes.
2. The question is probing, posed very politely and a waiting period is allowed for the
learner to answer.
3. The teacher planned the question beforehand and kept to the question planned.
4. The question is posed to the group as a whole before naming a specific learner to
answer.

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Question 31

Which one of the following is the best way to respond if a learner answers a question
incorrectly?

1. Explain nicely to the learner that the answer is incorrect and then provide the
correct answer.
2. Keep quiet and expect the rest of the learners to answer the question.
3. Say Yes, but …. in order to invite further discussion.
4. Build on the learner’s answer by including the key points of her/his answer in the
follow-up discussion.

Question 32

Which one of the following statements is applicable to the use of teaching media?

1. Media ensure that learners are actively involved during lesson presentation.
2. Because media are usually handled by the teacher, their use in the lesson causes it
to be teacher-centred.
3. When teachers design their own teaching media, they should ensure that they are
durable and can be used repeatedly.
4. Media can make the lesson more interesting, hold the learners’ attention longer and
thus improve the quality of learning.

Question 33

With whole-school development in mind and working towards the holistic development of
the teacher, there are four key stages of planning:

 Strategic school planning

 Phase planning
 Planning per grade
 Lesson planning

1. True
2. False

Question 34

Transparency in assessment implies that …

1. assessors should at all times ensure that the conditions for assessment are as
similar to the nature of the assessment instrument as possible.
2. learners should understand why they are being assessed, how they will be
assessed, and if they fail, why they have failed.
3. the evaluation of the final outcome of a competency or product is no longer the sole
task and responsibility of the assessors.
4. learners should be allowed to demonstrate a specific skill in a real-life situation while
the assessor observes them through a one- way window.

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Question 35

A … is a compiled record of evidence consisting of written material, letters, photographs,

video and/or audio-visual material and examples of self-made articles submitted by
somebody as proof that a certain level of competency has been reached.

1. measuring instrument
2. project
3. portfolio
4. journal

Question 36

When a test or examination paper measures what it is supposed to measure, then that test
or examination paper meets the requirement of …

1. practical applicability.
2. objectivity.
3. transparency.
4. validity.

Question 37

Factors that will influence the validity of a test are:

1. difficulty level of the test; objectivity of the marking methods; time allowed to write
the test.
2. administration of the test; nature of the test items; representativeness of the
curriculum.
3. administration of the test; time allowed to write the test; learners’ emotional state.
4. heterogeneity of the group tested; representativeness of the curriculum; objectivity
of the marking methods.

Question 38

The term reliability indicates that a test …

1. it measures a specific trait or characteristic consistently.

2. should be compiled to measure the existence of constructs.
3. would yield the same results if the test was repeated.
4. can predict future performance in specific field of study.

Question 39

Which of the following is an advantage of open-book examinations?

1. The learner will gain a lot from the theory contained in the tutorial material.
2. The learner will gain very little from the theory contained in the tutorial matter.
3. It can be established whether or not learners have mastered certain skills.
4. It can be established how well the learners know the study material.

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Question 40

If a teacher assesses at the end of the year to determine whether or not the learners have
achieved the expected learning results, he/she is making use of …

1. formative assessment.
2. summative assessment.
3. norm-referenced evaluation.
4. criterion-referenced evaluation

Question 41

If a teacher compares a learner’s marks with the class average for that specific test, he/she
is making use of …

1. formative assessment.
2. summative assessment.
3. norm-referenced evaluation.
4. criterion-referenced evaluation.

Questions 42 - 50

A particular feature of the conversation between the teacher and learners is the questions
asked by the teacher. Changing the formulation of the question to include another level of
demand may provoke much deeper thinking and discussion in the classroom. Identify the
cognitive category according to Bloom’s taxonomy for each of the following questions:

42. Formulate new equations. 1. Synthesising/Creation

2. Understanding/Comprehension
3. Remembering/Knowledge
4. Applying/Application
43. Identify principles that apply in a 1. Synthesising/Creation
novel context. 2. Understanding/Comprehension
3. Remembering/Knowledge
4. Applying/Application
44. Define basic facts. 1. Synthesising/Creation
2. Remembering/Knowledge
3. Understanding/Comprehension
4. Applying/Application
45. Draw a graph for data provided. 1. Understanding/Comprehension
2. Remembering/Knowledge
3. Synthesising/Creation
4. Applying/Application
46. Solve problems with two or more 1. Analysing
steps. 2. Understanding/Comprehension
3. Remembering/Knowledge
4. Applying/Application
47. Critique solutions to problems and 1. Understanding/Comprehension
statements made by others. 2. Remembering/Knowledge
3. Evaluation
4. Applying/Application
48. Write a complex review. 1. Understanding/Comprehension
2. Synthesising/Creation
3. Remembering/Knowledge
4. Applying/Application

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49. Explain what synonyms are. 1.

Remembering/Knowledge
2.
Synthesising/Creation
3.
Applying/Application
4.
Understanding/Comprehension
50. Draw inferences from a text. 1.
Applying/Application
2.
Understanding/Comprehension
3.
Synthesising/Creation
4.
Evaluation
50 x 2 = 100
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ASSIGNMENT 02
SEMESTER 2

Semester 2:

Assignment 02: 26 September 2018

UNIQUE NUMBER: 843222

This assignment consists of THREE compulsory questions. This assignment is

compulsory and will contribute 10% towards your semester mark. NO EXTENSION
OF TIME WILL BE GRANTED!

QUESTION 1

Your task is to write an essay in response to the following question:

As interpreter of the curriculum and developer of learning programmes, it’s

insufficient for the educator to give a narrow definition to the concept “curriculum”
There are different definitions and aspects of “curriculum”.

Discuss this statement in an essay of 3-4 pages.

In your answer, describe the different ways of understanding curriculum and how these
different understandings relate in some ways to each other. Remember that “curriculum,
both as prescription and in practice, is not neutral, but carries values and is a political issue.
On the one hand the curriculum is seen as an intention, plan or prescription, an idea of
what one would like to happen in schools. On the other hand it is seen as the existing state
of affairs in schools, what does in fact happen. To illustrate your points, use examples that
you have read in the course material, additional reading, as well as your own experience.
(20)

QUESTION 2

The meaning attached to the concept “curriculum” will influence the development of a
curriculum in a specific context and time frame. Analyse how the approaches to curriculum
development presented by Tyler, Stenhouse and Freire were used in the development,
interpretation and implementation of Curriculum 2005, both its revisions and the
amended NCS, referred to as the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) in
South Africa.

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We will be looking for the following in your answer:

 Did you refer to the transformation of education and training?
 Have you defined the concept “curriculum”?
 Have you comprehensively distinguished between the three different approaches
to curriculum planning?
 Have you related the three different approaches to curriculum development in SA?
 Did you refer to the universal principles in approaches to curriculum?
 Did you discuss the impact of these approaches in terms of curriculum
interpretation?
 Is your essay clear and coherent, and does it include an introduction, a
conclusion, paragraphs that contain one main idea and a logical flow of ideas from
one paragraph to the next?
 Do you present a clear, well-justified argument?
(20)

QUESTION 3

While teachers may rely on a textbook, they should also develop lessons that use other
media, for example playing and discussing the influences on a piece of classical music that
was written during the French Revolution. Alternatively, learners could be asked to use the
internet or visit a library to research a particular topic or theme.

When using any learning and teaching support material (textbooks are only one type of
material), it is advisable to evaluate the materials before buying them to see if they are
suitable.

Discuss the following:

3.1 The reasons for using exemplary lesson materials. (5)

3.2 What should the teacher keep in mind when choosing lesson materials that
can lead to effective implementation of the curriculum? (5)
(10)

TOTAL = 50 (X 2 = 100)

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concerned, see the brochure Study @ Unisa which you received with your study material.
THE TIME TABLE AS RECEIVED ON REGISTRATION IS A TEMPORARY TIME TABLE
– PLEASE MAKE SURE WHEN YOUR EXAMINATION DATE IS FROM MYUNISA.

PLEASE ADDRESS ALL ENQUIRIES REGARDING EXAMINATION VENUES, SICK

EXAMINATIONS, ETC. TO THE EXAMINATION SECTION!

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 Examination admission

The Department of Education requires the university to prove that a student was active
during the period of tuition before the student will be subsidised by the Department of
Education. Senate has approved that the submission of a compulsory assignment will be
used to prove activity and also that students will be admitted to the examination by
submitting the assignment. Examination admission is solely dependent on submission
of Assignment 01 irrespective of the mark you obtain and whether you have passed or
failed.

We emphasise the point again: if you do not submit Assignment 01 on time, you will
not be permitted to sit for the examination. NO EXTENTIONS WILL BE GIVEN AND
NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE!

 Examination period

This module is offered in a semester period of 15 weeks. This means that if you are
registered for the first semester, you will write the examination in May/June 2018 and the
supplementary examination will be written in October/November 2018. If you are registered
for the second semester you will write the examination in October/November 2018 and the
supplementary examination will be written in May/June 2019.

 Examination paper

DEMARCATION OR “SCOPING” FOR EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENTS

NB: In terms of a decision reached by the College, lecturers may not demarcate or “scope”
specific work for examination purposes and examination questions should be based on all
the work covering the notional hours of modules. Lecturers should encourage students to
learn everything. In cases where competencies or skills are assessed differently during the
tuition period, the various methods of assessment will be spelled out clearly by the lecturer
in Tutorial Letter 201.

According to Assessment Procedure Manual 2013, paragraph 4.5.2(e), the examination

memoranda (guidelines, rubrics, and so on) shall not be made available to students.

Previous examination papers are available to students on myUnisa. NO MEMORANDUMS

ARE AVAILABLE! We advise you, however, not to focus on old examination papers only
as the content of modules and therefore examination papers change from year to year. You
may, however, accept that the type of questions that will be asked in the examination will
be similar to those asked in the activities in your study guide and in the assignments. Also
prepare these questions from the assignments of both semesters.

The examination for EDDHODJ will take the form of a two-hour paper which will be written
at the end of the semester.

The paper for both semesters will consist of five questions and all the questions are
COMPULSORY. Prepare all these questions!

Question 1: 20 Marks – True or False or compare column A with column B.

Question 2: 20 Marks (4 x 5 marks questions) – definitions and discussions, for

example:

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Explanation of different terms, like phase planning, the South African Council for Educators
(SACE), the teacher as interpreter and designer of learning programmes and materials,
inclusive education and training, the assessment process. How will knowledge and skills
be organised? What is the IQMS? Stages of planning for curriculum interpretation and
implementation. Teaching strategies in a teaching-learning environment - also refer to
advantages, disadvantages and practical examples to further elaborate on your answer.

Questions 3 and 4: 30 Marks (15 Marks each). Possible questions:

 Curriculum development focuses on improvement and innovation in education. Draw

and discuss the cyclic process and core activities in curriculum development.

 Identify the cognitive category according to Bloom’s taxonomy for different questions.
In other words, you must be able to identify the cognitive category, for example
Analysing (Analysis) if I ask you a question on interpretation of diagrams.

 Learners should know what is expected of them. Discuss the features of effective
questioning.

 Discuss the reasons for using exemplary lesson materials and what the teacher
should keep in mind when choosing lesson materials that can lead to effective
implementation of the curriculum.

Question 5: 30 Marks – Essay question

POSSIBLE QUESTIONS

 Discuss different ways and aspects of understanding the concept "curriculum" and
how these different understandings relate to each other. Refer to the concept
"curriculum" as development, interpretation, prescription and in practice; Curriculum
context and the teacher.

 Discuss and analyse how the approaches to curriculum planning presented by

different authors, like Tyler, Stenhouse and Freire were used in the design,
interpretation and implementation of our curriculum in South Africa.

 Discuss the steps that you will follow to develop a curriculum for your specific
subject by referring to questions to guide interpretation of a curriculum and the stages
of planning for curriculum interpretation and implementation. Make sure that you will
be able to provide an example of a lesson plan.

 The way we interpret the world around us is determined partly by our beliefs, values
and norms, but mostly by contextual influences. The educator’s interpretation and
implementation of a curriculum is also influenced by the context. Choices regarding
planning and designing a learning programme, the inclusion of particular instructional
strategies and the practical application is embedded in knowledge and the
understanding of the educational situation. Influences ranging from the political, social
and economic culture to the norms and knowledge structures of educators affect
teaching and learning.

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 The examination and your final mark

The examination will be marked out of 100 and then a calculation will be made so that it
represents 80% of your final mark. The result is therefore weighted in favour of the
examination which is critical to your success in this module. After the examination has
been marked and the result finalized, your examination result and your semester mark will
be combined. The following is an example: Student B submits both assignments:
Assignment 01 (50%) and Assignment 02 (60%). The semester mark is therefore 5 + 6
= (11 out of 20). This student then obtains 63% for the examination, which is the
equivalent of 50 out of 80. The final mark is 11 + 50, or 61 out of 100, which is 61%.
The final mark is the result that will be released to you by the University.

Note that a sub-minimum of 40% must be obtained for the examination to pass this
module. If you achieve less than 40% in the examination, you will not be able to
pass, irrespective of your semester mark. For example: If you have 100% for your
semester mark but obtain 37% in the examination, your final mark will be 37%. Should you
obtain 40% or more in the examination, the semester mark will contribute 20% and the
examination mark 80% to your final mark. This means that if you have a semester mark of
18 out of 20 and obtain 50% in the examination, your final mark will be 18 + 40 = 58%
(NOT 68%). A pass mark for this module is 50%, and a distinction mark is 75%.

DON’T CONTACT YOUR LECTURER FOR ANY MARKS OR DATES WHEN MARKS
WILL BE RELEASED!

10 ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT METHODS

There will be no alternative assessment methods.

11 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Study @ Unisa brochure contains an A-Z guide of the most relevant information.

Frequently asked questions in this module are:

Question: I need extension of time for my assignment.

Answer: It is not possible to give more than one week extension of time; otherwise you will
not receive your assignment back before you sit for the exams. No extension of time can
be granted for multiple choice assignments.

Question: If I repeat the module, do I have to submit assignments again?

Answer: It is expected from a repeating student to submit all assignments again. Students
will not obtain exam admission without the submission of assignments.

Question: I do not have Internet access.

Answer: You can access the Internet at all Unisa Regional Offices.

Question: I have not yet received my study material. Can you send it to me?

Answer: No, unfortunately the study material is kept at a different department. If it has
been dispatched and you have not received it after a reasonable period of time, ask the

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Despatch department for another copy to be dispatched. You can also find your study
material on myUnisa. Refer to your paragraph 1.1 on how to access myUnisa.

 Questionnaire

We would like to get your feedback on this module. Please complete the attached
questionnaire and submit it together with your second assignment. It is not compulsory, but
will help us with our quality control.

12 CONCLUSION

If you have any academic difficulties with your studies, please contact me as soon as
possible – either in writing or by telephone (preferably via e-mail).

Best wishes with your studies.

Prof EC du Plessis

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EDDHODJ: QUESTIONNAIRE

PLEASE RETURN WITH ASSIGNMENT 02

SECTION A:

SURNAME AND INITIALS: .......................................................................................................

STUDENT NUMBER: ...............................................................................................................

1 Home language: (mark which one is applicable)

African language
(specify)

English

Afrikaans

European
language
(specify)

Other (specify)

2 Current occupation: ……………………………………………………

3 Age: ……………………………………………………..……………….

4 What is your opinion regarding the scope of the work covered in this module?
Mark one answer on each line.

Volume of Too much Manageable Too little

work

Themes Too broad Just right Too narrow

covered

Relevance for Irrelevant Of some relevance Relevant

SA

International Irrelevant Of some relevance Relevant

relevance

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2 Which aspect(s) of this module did you find the most boring?

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3 Which aspect(s) of this module frustrated you most and why?

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6 How do you rate the tutorial letters for this module generally? Mark one answer on
each line.

Number received Too few Right number Too many

Detail Too little Sufficient detail Too detailed

detail

Level of difficulty Difficult to Understandable Easy to follow

follow

Standard of contents of Poor Acceptable High standard

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7 How do you rate the module as a whole? Mark one answer on each line.

Level of difficulty Difficult to Understandable Easy to follow

follow

Standard of contents Poor Acceptable High standard

of this section

8 Please indicate technical errors such as spelling mistakes or any specific instance
where the explanation in the study guide and/or tutorial letters appears to be
illogical.

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