Chl2601 Assignment 4 (Detailed Answers) 2024 - Distinction Guaranteed

CHL2601 Assignment 4 (DETAILED ANSWERS) 2024 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED Answers, guidelines, workings and references ...... Question 1 [25] 1.1 Below are Piaget’s four stages of cognitive development, labelled from A to D. following these stages are ten test items. Based on your knowledge of cognitive development, categorise the test items according to the most appropriate stage of development. (15) A. Sensorimotor stage B. Pre-operational stage C. Concrete operational stage D. Formal operational stage i. construct and understand the world around them through their senses ii. beginning to understand symbolic representation iii. egocentric and think that the world revolves around their needs iv. adolescents and adults v. enjoy stories in which animals and inanimate objects can talk vi. start to use logic vii. require security and comfort viii. enjoy books that offer moral dilemmas ix. begin to understand interpersonal conflict and use books to help them to understand the self x. worry about peer acceptance and find comfort in books that deal with friendship among peers xi. establishment of personal, social and cultural identity xii. non-toxic and washable books xiii. graded readers xiv. enjoy predictable stories and rhythmical rhymes xv. can classify books according to criteria and enjoy concept books 1.2 Children’s literature is a form of literature that is defined by ideas about its target audience. How does Noah Chomsky’s view of the target audience of children’s CHL2601/ASSESSMENT 4/2023 7 literature influence your understanding of the importance of children’s literacy for its target audience? (4) 1.3 Explain the value of non-fiction books in a Foundation Phase classroom. Give three practical examples to substantiate your answer. (6) Question 2 [20] 2.1 Below are five genres of children’s literature, labelled from A to F. Following the six genres are five characteristics of each genre. Based on your knowledge of genres of children’s literature, categorise the test items according to the corresponding genre. (10) A. Myths B. Legends C. Fairy tales D. Fantasy E. Folklore F. Fable i The stories may or may not have happened, but are a dominant part of every culture. ii Animals can talk in these stories and teach a moral lesson. iii Stories either have realistic characters in an unnatural setting, or unrealistic characters in a realistic setting. iv The main character faces some conflict, but good always triumphs over evil. v One example is the story of how giraffe got his long neck. vi The story of Van Hunks and the Devil. vii The story of the Hole in the Wall, off the Eastern Cape coast. viii The story of Nongqawuse whose prophecies led to famine. ix The Yoruban story of where the world began. x The princess and the frog. 8 2.2 Graded readers are often used to teach reading in school. Based on an analysis of graded readers, argue whether they meet the criteria of children’s literature. Motivate your answer. (5) 2.3 There is a debate about a movement called the science of reading. Research what the science of reading is all about. Use this knowledge to debate some of the disadvantages of graded readers. (5) Question 3 [20] 3.1 According to Kinzler and Spelke (2011), race, culture, religion and gender are some of the elements that have long been used to classify the social world. Learners come to your class already embracing social preferences from their own socialisations. Effective teachers are sensitive towards the diversities of learners in their classrooms. Select and discuss two of the sensitivities below by means of examples and how it my impact on young children. Also discuss how you will accommodate these sensitivities when you select stories and while you read to young children. • gender stereotyping • race • culture • religion • disabilities (10) 3.2 To answer the following question, read the articles available at: Pearson and Hunt (2011), point out that no children’s book, no matter how hard it tries, can stand apart from the world, since it is a product of a particular culture and the ideologies that inform it. There is a persistent myth that children are innocents who need to be protected from the grim realities of adult life. It often causes well-meaning adults to censor children’s books. Present two arguments if favour of and two arguments against the censorship of children’s literature. Then present your own view on the censorship of children’s literature. (6) CHL2601/ASSESSMENT 4/2023 9 3.3 Identify one book or story for children that may spark controversy and explain the sensitivities it may create. If you were to read such a book to young children, how would you address the sensitivities with parents before you read the book? (4) Question 4 [35] 4.1 In the early history of children’s literature, children’s literature was generally considered primarily educational in its purpose. Based on the timeline of how children’s literature has developed, discuss how this situation has changed over the years. (10) 4.2 Discuss the elements of a story based on an example of children’s literature of your own choice. (10) 4.3 How would an analysis of illustrations of children’s literature influence your selection of books for the classroom? (5) 4.4 Consider the following cartoon image: Discuss the advantages of books versus the advantages of new digital literacies in the acquisition of literacy.