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Question 1
1. Choose one lesson topic from the Life Skills curriculum, appropriate to a specific Foundation
Phase grade (Grade R–3). Develop a comprehensive one-hour lesson plan by completing the
following tasks:
A) State the topic and context
Topic: Being a Good Friend
Grade: 1
Context: This topic falls under the Personal and Social Well-being study area of the Life Skills
curriculum (Department of Basic Education, 2011, p. 14). At the Grade 1 level, learners are
developing their social identities and learning to navigate the classroom environment. Understanding
how to be a good friend is crucial for building positive relationships, fostering a sense of belonging,
and creating a safe and supportive learning environment. This foundation in social skills is essential
for their emotional development and future academic success. The CAPS document emphasises that
Personal and Social Well-being is important for learners to relate positively to others and contribute
to family and community (Department of Basic Education, 2011, p. 14).
B) Define clear learning objectives
By the end of the one-hour lesson, learners will be able to:
Identify and list at least three characteristics of a good friend (e.g., sharing, helping, being kind)
(Department of Basic Education, 2011, p. 37).
Demonstrate an understanding of friendly behaviours through participation in a simple
role-play scenario (Department of Basic Education, 2011, p. 37).
Express how they feel when someone is a good friend to them, through a verbal response or a
drawing (Department of Basic Education, 2011, p. 37).
These objectives are specific, measurable, and aligned with the CAPS expectations for Personal and
Social Well-being, which aims to develop skills and values for social interaction (Department of
Basic Education, 2011, p. 14).
C) Select and describe a teaching methodology
Teaching Methodology: Experiential Learning through Play and Discussion. This approach
combines indirect, learner-centred teaching strategies with direct instruction where appropriate
(TMN3703, Study Guide, p. 31).
This methodology is particularly effective as it engages learners actively in the learning process,
making the abstract concept of "friendship" concrete and relatable. The lesson will be structured as
follows:
Question 1
1. Choose one lesson topic from the Life Skills curriculum, appropriate to a specific Foundation
Phase grade (Grade R–3). Develop a comprehensive one-hour lesson plan by completing the
following tasks:
A) State the topic and context
Topic: Being a Good Friend
Grade: 1
Context: This topic falls under the Personal and Social Well-being study area of the Life Skills
curriculum (Department of Basic Education, 2011, p. 14). At the Grade 1 level, learners are
developing their social identities and learning to navigate the classroom environment. Understanding
how to be a good friend is crucial for building positive relationships, fostering a sense of belonging,
and creating a safe and supportive learning environment. This foundation in social skills is essential
for their emotional development and future academic success. The CAPS document emphasises that
Personal and Social Well-being is important for learners to relate positively to others and contribute
to family and community (Department of Basic Education, 2011, p. 14).
B) Define clear learning objectives
By the end of the one-hour lesson, learners will be able to:
Identify and list at least three characteristics of a good friend (e.g., sharing, helping, being kind)
(Department of Basic Education, 2011, p. 37).
Demonstrate an understanding of friendly behaviours through participation in a simple
role-play scenario (Department of Basic Education, 2011, p. 37).
Express how they feel when someone is a good friend to them, through a verbal response or a
drawing (Department of Basic Education, 2011, p. 37).
These objectives are specific, measurable, and aligned with the CAPS expectations for Personal and
Social Well-being, which aims to develop skills and values for social interaction (Department of
Basic Education, 2011, p. 14).
C) Select and describe a teaching methodology
Teaching Methodology: Experiential Learning through Play and Discussion. This approach
combines indirect, learner-centred teaching strategies with direct instruction where appropriate
(TMN3703, Study Guide, p. 31).
This methodology is particularly effective as it engages learners actively in the learning process,
making the abstract concept of "friendship" concrete and relatable. The lesson will be structured as
follows:
