CDE3701 Assignment 3 2026 - Distinction | Due 17 July 2026

CDE3701 Assignment 3 2026 - Distinction | Due 17 July 2026 QUESTION 1 (25 marks) RED ZONE – EMA You cannot use AI for this question because it is important to use your own voice and ideas to answer these questions. 1.1 Discuss how the concept of protective factors, as discussed by Masten et al (2011), relates to children's resilience. (3 marks) 1.2 Create a mind map in which you identify three characteristics that form part of the protective factors that strengthen the resilience of children (Masten et al, 2011) and give an example of each. Consult the rubric below to answer this question based on the mark allocation. (10 marks) RUBRIC: QUESTION 1.1 – PROTECTIVE FACTORS CHARACTERISTICS MIND-MAP Criteria Description Mark allocation Mind map title Clear title for mind map 2 marks Number of protective factor characteristics Three characteristics are clearly listed. 3 marks (1 mark for each characteristic) Three examples are provided of each characteristic. Examples must be realistic and clearly 3 marks (1 mark for each relevant example per Relevant examples linked to the characteristics of the protective factor. characteristic) Organisation and mind map format Information is presented neatly in a mind map with headings. 2 marks TOTAL 10 marks CDE3701/ASSESSMENT 3/2026 1.3 Discuss how neighbourhood quality (such as safety, clean air and low violence) influences children's emotional and social development. (2 marks) 1.4 According to Louw and Louw (2014), explain how culture can function as a protective factor in strengthening children's resilience. (2 marks) 1.5 Explain why positive self-esteem is considered an important personal protective factor in child development. (2 marks) 1.6 Discuss how access to recreational centres and after-school programmes could support the resilience of a child living in a high-risk environment. (2 marks) 1.7 Explain how family characteristics contribute to a stable and supportive home environment. (2 marks) 1.8 Discuss how personal characteristics may strengthen a child's resilience. (2 marks) QUESTION 2 (25 marks) YELLOW ZONE - NAHANA You may use AI for this question because it can assist you in refining your work. 2.1 Design a table illustrating the five different systems in relation to the importance of context in child development that children interact with. Your table should include the name of each system and an example for each system. (15 marks)