IPS1501 Assignment 4 2026 Portfolio - Distinction | Due 15 Portfolio 2026

IPS1501 Assignment 4 2026 Portfolio - Distinction | Due 15 Portfolio 2026 ASSESSMENT 4: SUMMATIVE PORTFOLIO [100 marks] UNIQUE NUMBER: 754744 SUBMISSION DATE: 15 October 2025 This is your summative portfolio (examination equivalent). Your previous assessments were formative; designed to help you learn (assessment for learning). This assessment is summative, designed to assess what you have learnt (assessment of learning). Please note the following important information and complete the checklist as part of your integrity declaration: 1. This assessment will contribute 60% towards your final mark. 2. No extension will be granted (examination conditions apply). 3. To complete this assessment, use your provided official study material, namely Learning units 1 to 6, on your module site. If you are unable to access specific learning units, download all six learning units uploaded in PDF format. 4. No other sources of information will be accepted for this assessment, only your official study material. You may NOT use: - Artificial Intelligence (AI) models or sources (ChatGPT, etc.). - internet sources. - bought assessments - copied assessments 5. When completing this assessment, especially in questions asking you to discuss or explain, please use your own words (paraphrase) as far as possible. This shows your understanding of the concept or question. (Your ‘own words’ means that you do not copy, directly, somebody else’s words, but that you rephrase or rewrite it, using your words, to show that you have understood the concept or question.) 6. Only typed assessments, 1.5 spacing, Arial 11pt will be accepted. 7. Each assessment MUST have a Turnitin report. Handwritten assessments will NOT be accepted for the Turnitin report. 8. Ensure that you have uploaded the correct document. You have three chances to resubmit if you accidentally upload the wrong document. 1 STUDENT DECLARATION OF ACADEMIC HONESTY FORM DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY OF EDUCATION COLLEGE OF EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA You need to include a completed and signed copy of this form when submitting all your assessments for this module. Assessments without the form will be cancelled and returned unmarked. The declaration that follows must accompany written assessments. Your assessment will be cancelled and returned unmarked if you do not include a fully completed and signed declaration form. I (full names):……………………………………………………………………… Student number: …………………… Module code: ………………… Declare that… 1. I understand what plagiarism entails and am aware of the University’s policy in Policy on Academic Integrity - appr - Council - 2 this regard. Link to Academic Integrity Policy 2. I declare that this assessment is my own, original work. Where I used someone else’s work, whether a printed source, the internet or any other source, I give the proper acknowledgement and include a complete reference list. 3. I did not use another current or previous student’s work, submitting it as my own. 4. I did not allow and will not allow anyone to copy my work with the intention of submitting it as his or her own work. Signature ………………………… Date: …………………………. © Unisa 2026 Checklist and Declaration (click on the checkbox to insert an x) Read each statement carefully. Some YES responses will result in you receiving 0 marks for this portfolio assessment. Please read each statement carefully and respond honestly YES NO 1. Have you completed this portfolio on your own? ☐ 2. Have you copied this portfolio assessment from a peer? ☐ 3. Have you bought, borrowed, shared, copied or completed this assessment in a group? ☐ 4. Have you used Artificial Intelligence or Internet sources to complete this assessment? ☐ 5. Have you paraphrased information and not copied directly from your study guide? ☐ 6. Have you answered all the questions in the assessment and numbered your responses clearly and correctly? ☐ 7. Have you completed and signed the Honesty Declaration Form? ☐ ☐ 8. Did you use original thinking and your personal insights in responses where personal responses were required? ☐ 9. Do you understand that copying, cheating, plagiarism, or any violation of the University’s code of conduct and academic integrity policy may result in consequences including disciplinary action, suspension, written warnings, or failure of the assessment or the module? ☐ 3 QUESTION 1 [50 marks] Respond to the short questions that follow. 1.1 Match the letter in column A with the correct number in column B. Write only the letter with the number e.g. A 5 Column A Column B A Social responsibility in the Intermediate phase includes … 1 interpersonal relationships B Erik Erikson relates to the personal and social wellbeing of the child by emphasising … 2 the school is a protective factor in the context where children grow up C The Zone of Proximal Development uses … 3 support structures, strengths and assets D Sexuality training includes for instance … 4 healing distress in people E Positive Psychology and the Bioecological system emphasise that ... 5 ever changing and dynamic F Resilience focuses for example on ... 6 Children’s Rights and responsibilities G Indigenous Knowledge Systems indicates the application of … 7 creative thinkers H When teachers teach life skills, they need to be … 8 social and cultural influences in development I Bronfenbrenner sees the child’s environment as ... 9 community knowledge and skills J Positive Psychology is not focused on … 10 cultural tools like language for guidance (10 x 1 = 10 marks) 4 1.2 Complete the following table by filling in the missing words. Write only the number and corresponding words. Table 1: Excerpt from overview of topics in life skills CAPS Intermediate Phase: Personal and Social Wellbeing Topics Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 1.2.1 _____ Personal strengths Positive selfconcept formation 1.2.2 _____ Health and environmental responsibility Dangers in and around the water 1.2.3 _____ Basic first aid in different situations 1.2.4 _____ 1.2.5 _____ Concepts: discrimination, stereotypes and bias The dignity of the person in a variety of religions in South Africa (5 x 1 = 5 marks) 1.3 State whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Then explain why you say so. 1 mark for TRUE or FALSE + 1 mark for your explanation 1.3.1 Teachers should teach all learners in the same way, so that they learn equally. 1.3.2 Teachers do not need to be sensitive to the diversity of their learners, since that is the role of a parent. 1.3.3 Peer pressure is a Grade 5 lesson topic. 1.3.4 Professional competence is an ethical requirement for teachers. 1.3.5 The South African Schools Act (SASA) is the only code guiding the professional ethical behaviour of teachers. (5 x 2 = 10 marks) 5 1.4 Fill in the missing word to complete each statement, relating to the Bio-ecological theory (Bronfenbrenner, 2005). Write only the number and the word. 1.4.1 Systems and subsystems influence each other and are _____. 1.4.2 Development takes place through interaction between the individual and the five _____ systems. 1.4.3 The microsystem involves the _____ systems and subsystems, such as family members. 1.4.4 The _____ includes widely shared Cultural Values and beliefs. 1.4.5 Bronfenbrenner saw the child’s life as _____ and ever changing. (5 x 1 = 5 marks) 1.5 Discuss each concept or theory below under the following subsections:  Name the theorist who presented the concept (2)  Explain what the concept means. (2)  Give an appropriate example, either from your personal or schooling experience or from a situation you have observed where this concept/theory or the lack of this concept was experienced. (2 x 2 = 4)  Describe one way a Life Skills teacher can apply or implement this concept in their class. (2) 1.2.1 Avoidant attachment (10) 1.2.2 Positive Psychology (10) (2 x 10 = 20 marks) QUESTION 2 [50 marks] 2.1 Teacher conduct and the SACE Code for Professional Ethics The SACE Code for Professional Ethics sets out the required conduct of, among others, teachers and learners. You may access the document at the following link or find the document under the Additional Resources on your module site. 6 Read the case study below and answer the questions that follow: Sarah is a Grade 12 learner at Riverside Secondary School. She enjoys school and is looking forward to pursuing tertiary studies. She works very hard to attain good marks in all of her subjects. Recently, she has been feeling uncomfortable in the presence of one of her teachers, Mr Ryan. Mr Ryan makes inappropriate jokes about women’s sexuality and sexual relationships. He often jokes that girls should stick to looking pretty and baking biscuits and stop trying to be good at mathematics. He often stands too close to female learners when he explains something to them, touching their shoulders or their hair, and calling them “baby”. Sarah is especially worried about how Mr Ryan reacted when one of her fellow learners asked him not to touch her hair. The fellow learner’s marks started to drop without any apparent reason. Mr Ryan is also more sarcastic and ruder towards this learner and has recently started to make humiliating jokes about her. Mr Ryan is very friendly towards Sarah. This makes Sarah extremely anxious as she fears that her grades may also drop if she dismisses him or stands up for herself by expressing her dissatisfaction. 2.1 Evaluate the following statements by either agreeing or disagreeing. Provide at least two reasons for agreeing or disagreeing by citing information from the case study to substantiate your answer. Marks are awarded as follows: Agree or Disagree: No marks are awarded for agreeing or disagreeing, marks are only awarded for the justification or reason. Reason/ substantiation: 2 x 2=4 marks (2 marks per reason) 2.1.1 Sarah’s anxiety and concern are unnecessary – from the case study it is clear that Mr Ryan is just being friendly and polite. (4) 2.1.2 Mr Ryan is exercising “authority with compassion”, as per the SACE Code for Professional Ethics. (4) 2.1.3 Mr Ryan has violated the SACE Code for Professional Ethics that requires him to promote gender equality, in his conduct towards learners. (4) (12 marks) 7 2.2 Question 2.2 is also based on the given case study. Discuss at least five (5) specific violations of the SACE Code of Ethics that Mr Ryan may be guilty of. Explain what he did (1 mark) and cite from the SACE Code for Professional Ethics, the section on Conduct: The Educator and the Learner to substantiate your answer (1 mark). Draw a table with Mr Ryan’s action (what he did) in column 1 and the violated code (SACE Code of Ethics) in column 2. Do not repeat the examples. Mr Ryan’s action Code that he violated Example 1: He abused his authority by possibly lowering a learner’s marks after the learner asked him to respect her personal space. An educator: “exercises authority with compassion” Example 2: He expressed gender stereotyping / chauvinism by joking about women’s sexuality and “…promotes gender equality” their ability to do mathematics. 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 (2 x 5 =10 marks) 2.3 This question is based on the picture on the next page. Can you explain how the picture relates to our understanding of diversity? You should make at least four (4) valid points. 8 (4 x 2 = 8 marks) 2.4 To answer this question, you are guided by specific information set out in the National Curriculum Statement document (CAPS, Life Skills in the Intermediate Phase). This guides all public school teachers across the country to ensure consistency in how Life Skills is taught nationwide. Read page 21 of the Curriculum Statement document (CAPS) on Health and environmental responsibility for Grade 5. Based on the information in the curriculum statements, answer the following questions: 2.4.1 List the resources required for the lesson on Water as an important basic need. (4) 2.4.2 During which term is this topic covered? (2) 2.4.3 Which other skill is taught with each subtopic? (2) 2.4.4 Which formal assessment is conducted during this term? (2) 2.4.5 How much time should be spent teaching this subtopic? (2) 2.4.6 How much time should be spent teaching this subtopic? (2) (14 marks) 9 2.5 Carol Ryff’s theory of psychological wellbeing is based on six components. What are the six (6) components? (6) [50 MARKS[ TOTAL MARKS: 100 10