MFP2601
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
DUE ( ) JULY 2025
SEMESTER 2 2025
,MFP2601
Assessment 2 weight: 12%
QUESTION 1:
Define the following concepts in your own
words:
1.1 Leadership
Leadership is the ability to guide, inspire, and influence others toward achieving a
common goal or vision. It involves decision-making, problem-solving, motivating others,
and taking responsibility for the direction of a group or organization.
(in Gerber, Nel & Van Dyk 1998:287)
1.2 Diversity:
Diversity refers to the presence of differences in a group, such as variations in culture,
race, ethnicity, gender, abilities, or beliefs. It emphasizes recognizing and valuing the
unique characteristics of individuals and fostering an inclusive environment where
everyone feels respected.
Hitt and others (1979)
1.3 School Governing Body: A School Governing Body (SGB)
Is a group of individuals, typically consisting of parents, teachers, and other
stakeholders, who are responsible for overseeing the management and administration
of a school. They help ensure that the school runs effectively, efficiently, and in line with
educational policies and goals.
(CAPS South Africa/Study guide)
1.4 Reflective teaching:
Reflective teaching is the practice of teachers regularly evaluating and analyzing their
teaching methods, experiences, and the outcomes of their lessons. By reflecting on
, what works well and what could be improved, teachers strive to continuously enhance
their teaching skills and better meet the needs of their learners.
1.5 Multi-grade teaching:
Multi-grade teaching is an educational approach where a single teacher is responsible
for teaching learners from different grade levels within the same classroom. This
method requires the teacher to tailor instruction to meet the diverse needs and learning
abilities of learners at varying stages of education.
QUESTION
2:
The assessment of learners is an integral part of teaching and
learning in the Foundation Phase. Discuss this statement under the
following sub-headings:
Formative assessment and summative assessment.
Formative Assessment
This is an ongoing assessment process used by teachers, learners, and peers to
gather evidence about a learner's achievements. It helps inform decisions about the
next steps in instruction, improving the learning process. For example, a teacher
might use observations during a group discussion or practical activities to gauge
whether learners are ready to move on to more complex tasks.
During a math lesson, a teacher observes how learners complete a hands-on activity
involving counting objects, and uses that information to decide whether to reinforce
counting skills or introduce a new concept.
Summative Assessment
This type of assessment is carried out at a specific point in time and involves
gathering evidence in a planned and systematic way. It allows the teacher to report
on the learner’s achievements and is often used for grading. Summative assessments
provide an overall picture of what a learner has learned at the end of a unit or term.
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
DUE ( ) JULY 2025
SEMESTER 2 2025
,MFP2601
Assessment 2 weight: 12%
QUESTION 1:
Define the following concepts in your own
words:
1.1 Leadership
Leadership is the ability to guide, inspire, and influence others toward achieving a
common goal or vision. It involves decision-making, problem-solving, motivating others,
and taking responsibility for the direction of a group or organization.
(in Gerber, Nel & Van Dyk 1998:287)
1.2 Diversity:
Diversity refers to the presence of differences in a group, such as variations in culture,
race, ethnicity, gender, abilities, or beliefs. It emphasizes recognizing and valuing the
unique characteristics of individuals and fostering an inclusive environment where
everyone feels respected.
Hitt and others (1979)
1.3 School Governing Body: A School Governing Body (SGB)
Is a group of individuals, typically consisting of parents, teachers, and other
stakeholders, who are responsible for overseeing the management and administration
of a school. They help ensure that the school runs effectively, efficiently, and in line with
educational policies and goals.
(CAPS South Africa/Study guide)
1.4 Reflective teaching:
Reflective teaching is the practice of teachers regularly evaluating and analyzing their
teaching methods, experiences, and the outcomes of their lessons. By reflecting on
, what works well and what could be improved, teachers strive to continuously enhance
their teaching skills and better meet the needs of their learners.
1.5 Multi-grade teaching:
Multi-grade teaching is an educational approach where a single teacher is responsible
for teaching learners from different grade levels within the same classroom. This
method requires the teacher to tailor instruction to meet the diverse needs and learning
abilities of learners at varying stages of education.
QUESTION
2:
The assessment of learners is an integral part of teaching and
learning in the Foundation Phase. Discuss this statement under the
following sub-headings:
Formative assessment and summative assessment.
Formative Assessment
This is an ongoing assessment process used by teachers, learners, and peers to
gather evidence about a learner's achievements. It helps inform decisions about the
next steps in instruction, improving the learning process. For example, a teacher
might use observations during a group discussion or practical activities to gauge
whether learners are ready to move on to more complex tasks.
During a math lesson, a teacher observes how learners complete a hands-on activity
involving counting objects, and uses that information to decide whether to reinforce
counting skills or introduce a new concept.
Summative Assessment
This type of assessment is carried out at a specific point in time and involves
gathering evidence in a planned and systematic way. It allows the teacher to report
on the learner’s achievements and is often used for grading. Summative assessments
provide an overall picture of what a learner has learned at the end of a unit or term.
