PDU3701_ASSIGNMENT_2_
2023
, PDU3701
NAME & SURNAME
STUDENT NUMBER
ASSIGNMENT NUMBER 02 2023
Question 1 (5X5=25)
Briefly discuss the following:
1.1 Communality
The concept of communality promotes interdependence and sensitivity towards others,
loving them, caring for others are all aspects of Ubuntu as a philosophy of life
(Chitumba, 2013). Many African schools have embraced all these aspects of Ubuntu
Philosophy. Therefore, students realize that their differences make them rich through
sharing and enriching themselves from one another.
1.2A fact
A fact is a datum about one or more aspects of a circumstance, which, if accepted as
true and proven true, allows a logical conclusion to be reached on a true–false
evaluation. Standard reference works are often used to check facts.
1.3 Fundamental Pedagogics
Fundamental pedagogy (or fundamentals of pedagogy) is a discipline aiming at
explaining the basic terms and relations in education and guiding the students to an
understanding of and thinking about these relations in order to be ready for the next
study of pedagogy, relationship between learner and educator. This relationship
positions the learner as being a child and the educator is the one accompanying the
child through the complex world.
1.4 Pragmatism
The term "Pragmatism" refers to a philosophical approach which suggests that theories
and beliefs should be evaluated based on their practical consequences, and their
usefulness in solving problems, instead of abstract concepts and preconceived notions.
1.5 Constructivism
Constructivism is the theory that says learners construct knowledge rather than just
passively take in information. As people experience the world and reflect upon those
2023
, PDU3701
NAME & SURNAME
STUDENT NUMBER
ASSIGNMENT NUMBER 02 2023
Question 1 (5X5=25)
Briefly discuss the following:
1.1 Communality
The concept of communality promotes interdependence and sensitivity towards others,
loving them, caring for others are all aspects of Ubuntu as a philosophy of life
(Chitumba, 2013). Many African schools have embraced all these aspects of Ubuntu
Philosophy. Therefore, students realize that their differences make them rich through
sharing and enriching themselves from one another.
1.2A fact
A fact is a datum about one or more aspects of a circumstance, which, if accepted as
true and proven true, allows a logical conclusion to be reached on a true–false
evaluation. Standard reference works are often used to check facts.
1.3 Fundamental Pedagogics
Fundamental pedagogy (or fundamentals of pedagogy) is a discipline aiming at
explaining the basic terms and relations in education and guiding the students to an
understanding of and thinking about these relations in order to be ready for the next
study of pedagogy, relationship between learner and educator. This relationship
positions the learner as being a child and the educator is the one accompanying the
child through the complex world.
1.4 Pragmatism
The term "Pragmatism" refers to a philosophical approach which suggests that theories
and beliefs should be evaluated based on their practical consequences, and their
usefulness in solving problems, instead of abstract concepts and preconceived notions.
1.5 Constructivism
Constructivism is the theory that says learners construct knowledge rather than just
passively take in information. As people experience the world and reflect upon those
