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Education Studies 1 Overview
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1
Question
What is the purpose of Education Studies 1 in this programme?
Answer
To understand child development in context for teaching.
2
Question
What are the two BEd streams mentioned in the module guide?
Answer
Foundation Phase Teaching and Intermediate Phase Teaching.
3
Question
What level and credits is the Education Studies 1 module designated?
Answer
NQF level 5, 10 credits.
4
Question
Name one major theoretical perspective covered in Unit 1: Conceptions of theory and utility.
Answer
Bronfenbrenner’s bio-ecological theory.
5
Question
What is the main focus of the module’s content in Unit 1 Section 2?
Answer
The developing child in context.
6
Question
List one type of learning described in the
Answer
Disciplinary learning.
7
Question
What is the framework used to organize the programme structure (organising principles)?
Answer
Personal and academic development; Theoretical and conceptual content knowledge; Pedagogical content knowledge.
8
Question
What is the aim of the CLG’s five learning types?
Answer
To describe how knowledge is built: Fundamental, Disciplinary, Situational, Pedagogical, Practical learning.
9
Question
What percentage of assessment does the module’s formative component contribute?
Answer
60% (two assignments at 100 marks each).
10
Question
What percentage of assessment is the semester examination worth?
Answer
40%.
11
Question
Name a core reading source listed for Unit 1.
Answer
Hardman, J. (2011) The developmental impact of communicative interaction.
12
Question
What does the term ‘WIL’ stand for in this guide?
Answer
Workplace Integrated Learning.
13
Question
Which theorists are covered under Cognitive Constructivist views in Unit 2?
Answer
Piaget.
14
Question
What does the guide identify as a key component of the learner in the classroom in Unit 4?
Answer
Self-concept and self-esteem.
15
Question
What is Bronfenbrenner’s theory primarily concerned with?
Answer
Ecological systems influencing child development.
16
Question
Which reading discusses Vygotsky’s concept of mediation?
Answer
Karpov & Haywood (1998) Two ways to elaborate Vygotsky’s concept of mediation.
17
Question
What is meant by “growth mindset” as per Unit 4 content?
Answer
Belief that abilities can be developed with effort and strategies.
18
Question
What is included in the module’s “Pedagogical Learning” category?
Answer
General pedagogical knowledge and subject-specific PCK.
19
Question
What is the risk addressed by the Plagiarism warning section?
Answer
Academic dishonesty and copying others’ work.
20
Question
Name one of the core competencies expected from BEd graduates as per the outcomes.
Answer
Demonstrate competence in monitoring and assessing learner progress.
21
Question
What is the scope of the “Stages of Child Development” unit?
Answer
Prenatal, infancy, early childhood, middle childhood, adolescence.
22
Question
Which unit discusses the social justice and current issues in education?
Answer
Unit 2 (Education Studies 5) and FP/IP professional studies.
23
Question
What is the purpose of WIL in the BEd programme according to the guide?
Answer
Provide authentic teaching practice in real contexts.
24
Question
Which figure illustrates Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory?
Answer
Figure 2.
25
Question
What does the glossary in the CLG help you with?
Answer
Understanding difficult terms.
26
Question
What is the significance of self-assessment activities?
Answer
Aid revision and monitor learning progress.
27
Question
Name one recommended reading source related to learning science.
Answer
Deans for Impact (2015) The Science of Learning.
28
Question
Which section covers “Language of Conversational Competence” in FP and IP?
Answer
Multiple language options in Sections under Languages.
29
Question
What is the main topic of Unit 3?
Answer
Stages of child development.
30
Question
What are the two major domains addressed in infancy development?
Answer
Brain/cognitive development and motor/physical development.