,HED4814 Assessment PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) 2024 - DUE January 2025; 100% TRUSTED
Complete, trusted solutions and explanations.
You are teaching Grade 10 Physical Sciences at a township
school in Soweto. Your class of 45 learners includes: • 20
learners who speak isiZulu as their home language. • 15 learners
who are Sesotho speakers. • 5 learners who speak Xitsonga. • 5
learners who are immigrants from Zimbabwe and speak Shona
at home. The school's language of instruction is English, but
most learners use their home languages in daily communication.
You notice that: • Learners struggle to understand scientific
terminology in English. • Some learners are hesitant to
participate in class discussions. • Written assignments show
understanding of concepts but poor English expression. • Group
work tends to divide along language lines. • Parents' meetings
are challenging due to language barriers. Assessment Task: 1.
Analyse the language barriers affecting learning in this
multicultural context. 2. Apply relevant psychological theories
to explain the impact on learning. 3. Develop practical strategies
that utilize multilingualism as a resource. 4. Consider how to
involve parents despite language barriers. Scenario 2:
Socioeconomic Diversity and Motivation Context: Semi-Private
School in Mpumalanga You teach Grade 10 Business Studies at
a semi-private school in Mpumalanga. Your class reflects South
Africa's economic disparities: • 10 learners from affluent
families who live in the nearby golf estate. • 15 learners from
middle-income families in the township. • 20 learners on partial
or full scholarships from a nearby informal settlement. You
,observe varying levels of motivation: • Some learners have
access to tablets, internet, and private tutors. • Others lack basic
resources like textbooks and struggle with transport. •
Scholarship learners show high academic motivation but face
practical challenges. • Some affluent learners show low
motivation despite having resources. • School projects requiring
internet research create visible disparities. Assessment Task: 1.
Analyse how socioeconomic factors affect learner motivation. 2.
Apply motivation theories to explain the different levels of
engagement. 3. Develop inclusive strategies that don't
disadvantage any group. 4. Create a plan for equitable resource
access and participation. Scenario 3: Diverse Learning Needs
and Abilities Context: Public School in Rural KwaZulu-Natal
You teach Grade 10 Life Sciences in a rural school in KwaZulu-
Natal. Your class of 50 learners includes: • 2 learners with
diagnosed dyslexia • 1 learner with partial hearing loss • 3 gifted
learners who finish work quickly and get bored. • 5 learners who
missed significant schooling due to COVID-19. • 10 learners
who struggle with basic literacy. • Several learners affected by
regular power outages at home. • Limited access to special needs
support or resources. The school has no special needs
department, and you must manage all these diverse needs within
one classroom. Assessment Task: 1. Analyse the different
learning barriers present in this context. 2. Apply learning
theories to explain how different needs affect learning. 3.
Develop practical strategies for inclusive teaching with limited
resources. 4. Create a support plan that involves community
resources. General Guidelines for All Scenarios When analysing
these scenarios, consider: 1. Ubuntu Philosophy o How can you
, build a supportive classroom community? o How can learners
help each other overcome barriers? 2. Resource Constraints o
Develop solutions that are practical in a resource-limited
context. o Consider low-cost or no-cost interventions. 3.
Cultural Sensitivity o How do cultural factors influence learning
and motivation? o How can cultural diversity be used as a
resource? 4. Community Involvement o How can parents and
community members be involved? o What local resources can
be mobilized? 5. Sustainability o Are your proposed solutions
sustainable long-term? o How can interventions be maintained
with limited resources? Assessment Criteria for Each Scenario
Content Description Mark allocated Comments 1. Context
Understanding (5 marks) -Clear analysis of the South African
context -Recognition of specific challenges and resources -
Understanding of community dynamics 2. Theory Application
(8 marks) -Relevant psychological theories applied to SA
context. -Clear connection between theory and practice -
Culturally appropriate theoretical framework 3. Practical
Solutions (10 arks) -Feasible interventions for SA schools -
Resource-conscious strategies -Clear implementation steps 4.
Cultural Sensitivity (7 marks) -Recognition of cultural dynamics
-Integration of local knowledge and practices -Respect for
diversity
Scenario 1: Language Barriers in a Multicultural Context
1. Context Understanding (5 marks)
ANSWERS) 2024 - DUE January 2025; 100% TRUSTED
Complete, trusted solutions and explanations.
You are teaching Grade 10 Physical Sciences at a township
school in Soweto. Your class of 45 learners includes: • 20
learners who speak isiZulu as their home language. • 15 learners
who are Sesotho speakers. • 5 learners who speak Xitsonga. • 5
learners who are immigrants from Zimbabwe and speak Shona
at home. The school's language of instruction is English, but
most learners use their home languages in daily communication.
You notice that: • Learners struggle to understand scientific
terminology in English. • Some learners are hesitant to
participate in class discussions. • Written assignments show
understanding of concepts but poor English expression. • Group
work tends to divide along language lines. • Parents' meetings
are challenging due to language barriers. Assessment Task: 1.
Analyse the language barriers affecting learning in this
multicultural context. 2. Apply relevant psychological theories
to explain the impact on learning. 3. Develop practical strategies
that utilize multilingualism as a resource. 4. Consider how to
involve parents despite language barriers. Scenario 2:
Socioeconomic Diversity and Motivation Context: Semi-Private
School in Mpumalanga You teach Grade 10 Business Studies at
a semi-private school in Mpumalanga. Your class reflects South
Africa's economic disparities: • 10 learners from affluent
families who live in the nearby golf estate. • 15 learners from
middle-income families in the township. • 20 learners on partial
or full scholarships from a nearby informal settlement. You
,observe varying levels of motivation: • Some learners have
access to tablets, internet, and private tutors. • Others lack basic
resources like textbooks and struggle with transport. •
Scholarship learners show high academic motivation but face
practical challenges. • Some affluent learners show low
motivation despite having resources. • School projects requiring
internet research create visible disparities. Assessment Task: 1.
Analyse how socioeconomic factors affect learner motivation. 2.
Apply motivation theories to explain the different levels of
engagement. 3. Develop inclusive strategies that don't
disadvantage any group. 4. Create a plan for equitable resource
access and participation. Scenario 3: Diverse Learning Needs
and Abilities Context: Public School in Rural KwaZulu-Natal
You teach Grade 10 Life Sciences in a rural school in KwaZulu-
Natal. Your class of 50 learners includes: • 2 learners with
diagnosed dyslexia • 1 learner with partial hearing loss • 3 gifted
learners who finish work quickly and get bored. • 5 learners who
missed significant schooling due to COVID-19. • 10 learners
who struggle with basic literacy. • Several learners affected by
regular power outages at home. • Limited access to special needs
support or resources. The school has no special needs
department, and you must manage all these diverse needs within
one classroom. Assessment Task: 1. Analyse the different
learning barriers present in this context. 2. Apply learning
theories to explain how different needs affect learning. 3.
Develop practical strategies for inclusive teaching with limited
resources. 4. Create a support plan that involves community
resources. General Guidelines for All Scenarios When analysing
these scenarios, consider: 1. Ubuntu Philosophy o How can you
, build a supportive classroom community? o How can learners
help each other overcome barriers? 2. Resource Constraints o
Develop solutions that are practical in a resource-limited
context. o Consider low-cost or no-cost interventions. 3.
Cultural Sensitivity o How do cultural factors influence learning
and motivation? o How can cultural diversity be used as a
resource? 4. Community Involvement o How can parents and
community members be involved? o What local resources can
be mobilized? 5. Sustainability o Are your proposed solutions
sustainable long-term? o How can interventions be maintained
with limited resources? Assessment Criteria for Each Scenario
Content Description Mark allocated Comments 1. Context
Understanding (5 marks) -Clear analysis of the South African
context -Recognition of specific challenges and resources -
Understanding of community dynamics 2. Theory Application
(8 marks) -Relevant psychological theories applied to SA
context. -Clear connection between theory and practice -
Culturally appropriate theoretical framework 3. Practical
Solutions (10 arks) -Feasible interventions for SA schools -
Resource-conscious strategies -Clear implementation steps 4.
Cultural Sensitivity (7 marks) -Recognition of cultural dynamics
-Integration of local knowledge and practices -Respect for
diversity
Scenario 1: Language Barriers in a Multicultural Context
1. Context Understanding (5 marks)
