[Date]
HED4807 Assignment 4
2024
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
,HED4807 Assignment 4 2024
QUESTON 1:
LANGUAGE POLICIES (40)
1.1 A secondary school asked you address the parent body and explain how the
language in education policy (LiEP) sets out the choice of the language of teaching
and learning (LoLT) in the school. Read Learning Unit 2 on the module site, then
prepare your speech that provides some background, challenges and practicalities
regarding the choice of LoLT, that you will present”. (10)
1.2 Read the following abstract and answer the question that follows. (5)
Perceptions of Grade 11 Setswana Home Language Learners Regarding English as
The Language of Learning and Teaching in a Rural South African School.
ABSTRACT South African learners are among the millions globally who learn
English as a second language and use it as the language of learning and teaching at
various stages of their educational careers. The literature abounds with views from
language and education experts confirming that proficiency in the language of
teaching and learning is crucial for academic success. However, the voices of the
learners themselves are absent in discussions on this crucial matter. This study
investigated the perceptions of Setswana Home Language learners about studying
English as a subject and using it as the language of teaching and learning. The
research focused on Grade 11 Setswana Home Language learners in a rural public
secondary school in the Bojanala Education District, North-West Province, South
Africa. Guided by Vygotsky’ socio-cultural theory, this single case qualitative
study collected data through a questionnaire administered to a purposefully
sampled Grade 11 English First Additional Language class, with qualitative
, analysis of the responses. Findings revealed that learners felt they did not have a
thorough understanding of English; lacked confidence in speaking it; had poor
speaking and writing skills, preferred Setswana as the language of teaching and
learning, were exposed to the use of both their home language and English in the
classroom and lacked sufficient access to English in their home environments.
(Azagsiba, J.A. and Manyike, T.V., 2024. Perceptions of Grade 11 Setswana Home
Language Learners Regarding English as The Language of Learning and Teaching
in A Rural South African School. Per Linguam: A Journal of Language Learning=
Per Linguam: Tydskrif vir Taalaanleer, 40(1), pp.1-17.)
1.2 What factors do you think contribute to the learners' lack of confidence in
speaking English despite being exposed to it in the classroom? (5)
1.3 Based on what you have read in the abstract, explain how would you advise the
English language teachers at the school to adapt their English language teaching to
assist the learners? Consider the following when you formulate your advice: First
additional language teaching theories First additional language teaching
approaches Translanguaging as an approach to multilingualism (15)
1.4 Referring to the language learning theories you have engaged with in the study
material, explain your own opinion on the use of mother tongue education. (10)
QUESTION 1: LANGUAGE POLICIES
1.1 Speech to Parents: Language in Education Policy (LiEP) and the Choice of
Language of Learning and Teaching (LoLT) (10 marks)
Introduction: Good evening, parents, educators, and students. Today, I would like
to discuss an essential aspect of your children's education—the choice of the
HED4807 Assignment 4
2024
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
,HED4807 Assignment 4 2024
QUESTON 1:
LANGUAGE POLICIES (40)
1.1 A secondary school asked you address the parent body and explain how the
language in education policy (LiEP) sets out the choice of the language of teaching
and learning (LoLT) in the school. Read Learning Unit 2 on the module site, then
prepare your speech that provides some background, challenges and practicalities
regarding the choice of LoLT, that you will present”. (10)
1.2 Read the following abstract and answer the question that follows. (5)
Perceptions of Grade 11 Setswana Home Language Learners Regarding English as
The Language of Learning and Teaching in a Rural South African School.
ABSTRACT South African learners are among the millions globally who learn
English as a second language and use it as the language of learning and teaching at
various stages of their educational careers. The literature abounds with views from
language and education experts confirming that proficiency in the language of
teaching and learning is crucial for academic success. However, the voices of the
learners themselves are absent in discussions on this crucial matter. This study
investigated the perceptions of Setswana Home Language learners about studying
English as a subject and using it as the language of teaching and learning. The
research focused on Grade 11 Setswana Home Language learners in a rural public
secondary school in the Bojanala Education District, North-West Province, South
Africa. Guided by Vygotsky’ socio-cultural theory, this single case qualitative
study collected data through a questionnaire administered to a purposefully
sampled Grade 11 English First Additional Language class, with qualitative
, analysis of the responses. Findings revealed that learners felt they did not have a
thorough understanding of English; lacked confidence in speaking it; had poor
speaking and writing skills, preferred Setswana as the language of teaching and
learning, were exposed to the use of both their home language and English in the
classroom and lacked sufficient access to English in their home environments.
(Azagsiba, J.A. and Manyike, T.V., 2024. Perceptions of Grade 11 Setswana Home
Language Learners Regarding English as The Language of Learning and Teaching
in A Rural South African School. Per Linguam: A Journal of Language Learning=
Per Linguam: Tydskrif vir Taalaanleer, 40(1), pp.1-17.)
1.2 What factors do you think contribute to the learners' lack of confidence in
speaking English despite being exposed to it in the classroom? (5)
1.3 Based on what you have read in the abstract, explain how would you advise the
English language teachers at the school to adapt their English language teaching to
assist the learners? Consider the following when you formulate your advice: First
additional language teaching theories First additional language teaching
approaches Translanguaging as an approach to multilingualism (15)
1.4 Referring to the language learning theories you have engaged with in the study
material, explain your own opinion on the use of mother tongue education. (10)
QUESTION 1: LANGUAGE POLICIES
1.1 Speech to Parents: Language in Education Policy (LiEP) and the Choice of
Language of Learning and Teaching (LoLT) (10 marks)
Introduction: Good evening, parents, educators, and students. Today, I would like
to discuss an essential aspect of your children's education—the choice of the
