CAD1501 SEMESTER 2 PORTFOLIO

CAD1501 SEMESTER 2 PORTFOLIO PORTFOLIO DECLARATION FORM FOR SEMESTER 2 This is a COMPULSORY form that needs to be signed by all students enrolled for Child and Adolescent Development (CAD1501). The purpose of this declaration form is to ensure the authenticity (truth and legitimacy) of this portfolio and the learning that took place. You have to complete and sign this declaration form. If it is not signed and/or in the case of plagiarism, your portfolio will be cancelled. Section A STUDENT SELF-REFLECTION ON AND SELF-SELECTION OF ACTIVITIES TO DEMONSTRATE THAT LLEARNING TOOK PLACE QUESTION 1: Student-Reflection Complete the following 1.1 I have registered for this qualification because I have a passion for teaching. From a very early age I knew I wanted to become a teacher, I loved helping my peers. So, it has always been my dream to be a teacher one day, that’s why I registered for this qualification. 1.2 At the beginning of the semester, my goals for this module were to only pass this module whether I understood or not. But later I discovered that this module is very easy and didn’t have many assignments to do. So, the goal was still to pass, but with a distinction. 1.3 The biggest mistake(s) I made in this module were to not put in more effort in the first assignment. I could’ve done way better than I did. I would say if I were to have began way before the due date, I would’ve gotten a distinction, but I did my assignment the day before the submitting date. 1.4 I have trouble understanding the following words and/or theories. I only had trouble understanding the constructivist theory of Jean Piaget at first, but as I did my research, I began to understand the theory, it’s meaning and the stages. Today I can say I understand it better. 1.5 The most valuable lesson I learnt from studying this module were to be very patient with children, they are allowed to express their emotions. And not to put too