TMN3703 ASSIGNMENT 3 2026
19 AUGUST 2026
Question 1
Choose one lesson topic from the Life Skills curriculum, appropriate to a specific
Foundation Phase grade (Grade R–3). Develop a comprehensive one-hour
lessonplan by completing the following tasks:
Question 1: Comprehensive One-Hour Lesson Plan
Topic and Context
Emotions. Understanding and Expressing Emotions Appropriately
Grade: Grade 2 (Foundation Phase)
Life Skills deals with the holistic development of the learner throughout childhood,
equipping learners with knowledge, skills and values that assist them to achieve their
full physical, intellectual, personal, emotional and social potential (CAPS, 2011, p. 13).
Understanding emotions is fundamental to Personal and Social Well-being, which is the
study of the self in relation to the environment and society (Study Guide, Unit 1, p. 2).
This topic provides learners with skills to relate positively with others, deal with
challenging situations, and develop self-awareness. The CAPS curriculum for
Foundation Phase Life Skills explicitly includes emotions as a key component,
recognising that emotional literacy is foundational to healthy development (CAPS, 2011,
pp. 13-14).
, Clear Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to:
Identify and name at least four different emotions (happy, sad, angry, scared) when
presented with visual cues or scenarios (CAPS, 2011, p. 20). (Cognitive domain)
Demonstrate appropriate ways to express their own emotions through role-play or
verbal expression (Study Unit 3, p. 3). (Psychomotor/Affective domain)
Show empathy by recognising and respecting the emotions of others through verbal
acknowledgment and appropriate responses during group activities (Study Unit 3, p.
4). (Affective domain)
Select and Describe a Teaching Methodology
Methodology: Experiential Learning through Guided Discovery and Cooperative Group
Work
This methodology is grounded in constructivist theories, which hold that teaching and
learning must be an active practice, allowing for exploration and giving learners
opportunities to discover, question, discuss, reflect, and solve problems (Study Unit 1,
p. 3).
Implementation Steps:
Phase 1: Introduction (10 minutes)
Begin with a "Feelings Check-in" using a Feelings Chart displaying different emotions.
This connects to the principle of moving from the familiar to the unfamiliar (Study Unit 1,
p. 4).
Introduce lesson objectives in child-friendly language.
Phase 2: Guided Discovery and Discussion (20 minutes)
19 AUGUST 2026
Question 1
Choose one lesson topic from the Life Skills curriculum, appropriate to a specific
Foundation Phase grade (Grade R–3). Develop a comprehensive one-hour
lessonplan by completing the following tasks:
Question 1: Comprehensive One-Hour Lesson Plan
Topic and Context
Emotions. Understanding and Expressing Emotions Appropriately
Grade: Grade 2 (Foundation Phase)
Life Skills deals with the holistic development of the learner throughout childhood,
equipping learners with knowledge, skills and values that assist them to achieve their
full physical, intellectual, personal, emotional and social potential (CAPS, 2011, p. 13).
Understanding emotions is fundamental to Personal and Social Well-being, which is the
study of the self in relation to the environment and society (Study Guide, Unit 1, p. 2).
This topic provides learners with skills to relate positively with others, deal with
challenging situations, and develop self-awareness. The CAPS curriculum for
Foundation Phase Life Skills explicitly includes emotions as a key component,
recognising that emotional literacy is foundational to healthy development (CAPS, 2011,
pp. 13-14).
, Clear Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to:
Identify and name at least four different emotions (happy, sad, angry, scared) when
presented with visual cues or scenarios (CAPS, 2011, p. 20). (Cognitive domain)
Demonstrate appropriate ways to express their own emotions through role-play or
verbal expression (Study Unit 3, p. 3). (Psychomotor/Affective domain)
Show empathy by recognising and respecting the emotions of others through verbal
acknowledgment and appropriate responses during group activities (Study Unit 3, p.
4). (Affective domain)
Select and Describe a Teaching Methodology
Methodology: Experiential Learning through Guided Discovery and Cooperative Group
Work
This methodology is grounded in constructivist theories, which hold that teaching and
learning must be an active practice, allowing for exploration and giving learners
opportunities to discover, question, discuss, reflect, and solve problems (Study Unit 1,
p. 3).
Implementation Steps:
Phase 1: Introduction (10 minutes)
Begin with a "Feelings Check-in" using a Feelings Chart displaying different emotions.
This connects to the principle of moving from the familiar to the unfamiliar (Study Unit 1,
p. 4).
Introduce lesson objectives in child-friendly language.
Phase 2: Guided Discovery and Discussion (20 minutes)
