5 2026 (638910) -
Assignment 5 Portfolio Semester 2 Answers 2026 -
Due 8 October 2026
, CSP2601 Assignment 5 2026 (638910) Portfolio Semester 2
Answers 2026 - Due 8 October 2026
QUESTION 1 [10 marks]
Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. If the
statement is FALSE, explain why this is the case.
1.1 Learners under the age of 15 who are still of compulsory school-
going age, are prohibited from labour activities. (2)
1.2 The SIAS Act recognises the special needs which children
with severe disabilities may have and their right to receive an
education. (2)
1.3 Seligman’s PERMA model argues that a meaningful life
comprises of five elements: positive emotions, love, relationships,
accomplishments, meaning and purpose. (2)
1.4 Ecosystemic resilience, is the ability of an ecosystem to recover
from stress, or to withstand continuous pressure. (2)
1.5 A mesosystem is a sub-system comprising of the family, the
peer group, the school and the community. (2)
1.1 FALSE. Learners under the age of 15 who are still of compulsory
school-going age are not necessarily prohibited from all labor activities.
While there are regulations regarding child labor to protect children's rights
and well-being, certain types of light work may be permitted under specific
conditions, such as not interfering with the child's education or health.
1.2 TRUE. The statement accurately reflects the purpose of the Special
Inclusive Education Support (SIAS) Act, which aims to accommodate the
special needs of children with disabilities and ensure their right to
education.