CMG3701
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 28 MAY 2025
, CMG3701 Assignment 2 – 2025
Question 1
1.1 Applying Ms. Peterson’s Strategies in a Real-Life Scenario
In a Grade 10 classroom with learners displaying low motivation due to socio-economic
challenges and lack of parental support, Ms. Peterson’s strategies could be adapted by:
Co-creating class rules: Begin the term with a class meeting where learners
suggest rules. This inclusion fosters ownership and responsibility.
Flexible goal setting: Allow learners to set weekly academic and personal
goals, tailored to their circumstances, with educator support.
Differentiated instruction: Use group work, audio-visual materials, and hands-
on activities to engage diverse learners. For example, using music and poetry for
language learners or visual aids in science.
Real-world relevance: Tie lessons to learners’ lives. E.g., using budgeting in
maths or analysing community issues in geography.
Modification for rural/under-resourced settings: Replace digital tools with
physical teaching aids like charts, role-play, and storytelling. Use community
members as resource persons to model real-world applications.
1.2 Three Ways Goal Setting Enhances Motivation
1. Fosters Purpose and Direction: Learners with goals know what they’re working
toward, increasing focus.
2. Builds Self-Efficacy: Achieving small goals boosts confidence in their ability to
succeed.
3. Encourages Reflection: Learners evaluate progress, which enhances self-
regulation and persistence.
1.3 Positive Reinforcement in the Classroom
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 28 MAY 2025
, CMG3701 Assignment 2 – 2025
Question 1
1.1 Applying Ms. Peterson’s Strategies in a Real-Life Scenario
In a Grade 10 classroom with learners displaying low motivation due to socio-economic
challenges and lack of parental support, Ms. Peterson’s strategies could be adapted by:
Co-creating class rules: Begin the term with a class meeting where learners
suggest rules. This inclusion fosters ownership and responsibility.
Flexible goal setting: Allow learners to set weekly academic and personal
goals, tailored to their circumstances, with educator support.
Differentiated instruction: Use group work, audio-visual materials, and hands-
on activities to engage diverse learners. For example, using music and poetry for
language learners or visual aids in science.
Real-world relevance: Tie lessons to learners’ lives. E.g., using budgeting in
maths or analysing community issues in geography.
Modification for rural/under-resourced settings: Replace digital tools with
physical teaching aids like charts, role-play, and storytelling. Use community
members as resource persons to model real-world applications.
1.2 Three Ways Goal Setting Enhances Motivation
1. Fosters Purpose and Direction: Learners with goals know what they’re working
toward, increasing focus.
2. Builds Self-Efficacy: Achieving small goals boosts confidence in their ability to
succeed.
3. Encourages Reflection: Learners evaluate progress, which enhances self-
regulation and persistence.
1.3 Positive Reinforcement in the Classroom
