FLT3701/ASSESSMENT 2/0/2024
ASSESSMENT 2/0/2024
First Additional Language Teaching in the
Foundation Phase
FLT3701
Year module
Department of Early Childhood Education
This tutorial letter contains important information about your module.
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, Dear Student
1 INTRODUCTION
This module is offered online, you will need to use myUnisa to study and complete the
learning activities for this module. Visit the website for FLT3701 on t h e Module site
frequently. You must fill in the student declaration form and submit it with your
assessment.
1.1 Assessment
ASSESSMENT 2
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT
Assessment 2 consists of a number of short questions. Refer to the study guide as well as
your prescribed book to answer these questions. Answer all the questions. Number your
answers correctly and take note of the mark allocation for each question. Please upload
your assignment on myUnisa. We strongly recommend that you type your assessment.
QUESTION 1: (25)
Read the following statement and answer the questions below.
“FAL teachers are also presented with diverse classroom situations where
learners have many different home languages. The learners’ knowledge of English
also varies from communicative to barely communicative. Learners’ attitude
towards the language is also not the same. Learners entering the foundation
phase become vulnerable and nervous to communicate in a new language,
especially a language they do not understand. Learners at this stage of schooling
are still developing their home language and as a result, they become confused
and afraid when introduced to an additional language, particularly in Grade R and
Grade 1.”
1.1 Briefly describe how you will use the total physical approach (TPR) in
assisting you to address fear and confusion that learners might experience.
Provide THREE (3) examples. (9)
1.2 “Over-exposure to a teacher’s voice can lead children to be turned off from
listening.” Suggest FIVE (5) other ways that a teacher can use to attract
children’s attention. (10)
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ASSESSMENT 2/0/2024
First Additional Language Teaching in the
Foundation Phase
FLT3701
Year module
Department of Early Childhood Education
This tutorial letter contains important information about your module.
BARCODE
1
, Dear Student
1 INTRODUCTION
This module is offered online, you will need to use myUnisa to study and complete the
learning activities for this module. Visit the website for FLT3701 on t h e Module site
frequently. You must fill in the student declaration form and submit it with your
assessment.
1.1 Assessment
ASSESSMENT 2
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT
Assessment 2 consists of a number of short questions. Refer to the study guide as well as
your prescribed book to answer these questions. Answer all the questions. Number your
answers correctly and take note of the mark allocation for each question. Please upload
your assignment on myUnisa. We strongly recommend that you type your assessment.
QUESTION 1: (25)
Read the following statement and answer the questions below.
“FAL teachers are also presented with diverse classroom situations where
learners have many different home languages. The learners’ knowledge of English
also varies from communicative to barely communicative. Learners’ attitude
towards the language is also not the same. Learners entering the foundation
phase become vulnerable and nervous to communicate in a new language,
especially a language they do not understand. Learners at this stage of schooling
are still developing their home language and as a result, they become confused
and afraid when introduced to an additional language, particularly in Grade R and
Grade 1.”
1.1 Briefly describe how you will use the total physical approach (TPR) in
assisting you to address fear and confusion that learners might experience.
Provide THREE (3) examples. (9)
1.2 “Over-exposure to a teacher’s voice can lead children to be turned off from
listening.” Suggest FIVE (5) other ways that a teacher can use to attract
children’s attention. (10)
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