,CMG3701 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025
(831964) - DUE 28 May 2025; 100% correct solutions and
explanations.
QUESTION 1
1.1 Apply the strategies which Ms. Peterson used to a real-
life classroom scenario where learners exhibit low
motivation. How would you modify her approach to suit
different learning contexts? (10)
In the given scenario, Ms. Peterson used strategies such as
building strong teacher-learner relationships, setting achievable
goals, using praise and encouragement, and incorporating
learner interests into lessons. Applying this to a real-life
classroom:
Scenario: A Grade 7 classroom shows low motivation in
Mathematics. Learners are disengaged, avoid tasks, and rarely
participate.
Application of Ms. Peterson’s strategies:
Building rapport: Begin by greeting learners warmly,
showing genuine interest in their lives. Create a safe,
respectful environment where learners feel valued and
heard.
Relatable content: Use real-life examples relevant to
learners’ lives (e.g., budgeting for a soccer team trip to
explain percentages).
Praise and recognition: Publicly recognize effort, not just
performance. For example, "Well done, Sipho, for trying a
new method today!"
, Short-term goals: Break larger concepts into smaller,
manageable objectives. E.g., "Today, let's master
multiplying fractions."
Modification for different learning contexts:
In a rural setting: Use community-based examples and
group learning to accommodate limited resources and
encourage peer support.
In a multicultural class: Ensure examples and resources
are culturally inclusive and celebrate diversity.
With learners with learning barriers: Incorporate visual
aids, hands-on activities, and flexible pacing to support
individual needs.
These adaptations ensure that Ms. Peterson’s approach becomes
responsive to varying learner needs, contexts, and challenges.
1.2 Identify three ways in which an educator can use goal
setting to enhance learner motivation and engagement. (10)
1. Personalised learning goals:
Educators can help learners set individual academic goals
that align with their abilities and interests (e.g., improving
spelling test scores or reading a certain number of books
per term). This gives learners ownership and a sense of
direction, increasing intrinsic motivation.
2. Collaborative goal setting:
(831964) - DUE 28 May 2025; 100% correct solutions and
explanations.
QUESTION 1
1.1 Apply the strategies which Ms. Peterson used to a real-
life classroom scenario where learners exhibit low
motivation. How would you modify her approach to suit
different learning contexts? (10)
In the given scenario, Ms. Peterson used strategies such as
building strong teacher-learner relationships, setting achievable
goals, using praise and encouragement, and incorporating
learner interests into lessons. Applying this to a real-life
classroom:
Scenario: A Grade 7 classroom shows low motivation in
Mathematics. Learners are disengaged, avoid tasks, and rarely
participate.
Application of Ms. Peterson’s strategies:
Building rapport: Begin by greeting learners warmly,
showing genuine interest in their lives. Create a safe,
respectful environment where learners feel valued and
heard.
Relatable content: Use real-life examples relevant to
learners’ lives (e.g., budgeting for a soccer team trip to
explain percentages).
Praise and recognition: Publicly recognize effort, not just
performance. For example, "Well done, Sipho, for trying a
new method today!"
, Short-term goals: Break larger concepts into smaller,
manageable objectives. E.g., "Today, let's master
multiplying fractions."
Modification for different learning contexts:
In a rural setting: Use community-based examples and
group learning to accommodate limited resources and
encourage peer support.
In a multicultural class: Ensure examples and resources
are culturally inclusive and celebrate diversity.
With learners with learning barriers: Incorporate visual
aids, hands-on activities, and flexible pacing to support
individual needs.
These adaptations ensure that Ms. Peterson’s approach becomes
responsive to varying learner needs, contexts, and challenges.
1.2 Identify three ways in which an educator can use goal
setting to enhance learner motivation and engagement. (10)
1. Personalised learning goals:
Educators can help learners set individual academic goals
that align with their abilities and interests (e.g., improving
spelling test scores or reading a certain number of books
per term). This gives learners ownership and a sense of
direction, increasing intrinsic motivation.
2. Collaborative goal setting:
