ASSIGN 50 PORTFOLIO
DUE DATE: 20 AUGUST 2025
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• THERE IS NO REMARK FOR TEACHING PRACTICE EXAMINATION PORTFOLIOS
• THERE IS ALSO NO SUPPLEMENTARY/AEGROTAT FOR TEACHING PRACTICE
EXAMINATION PORTFOLIOS.
• THERE IS NO SPECIAL REQUEST FOR AN FI CONCESSION
• THIS IS A YEAR MODULE THAT MUST BE COMPLETED IN THE YEAR OF STUDY.
• A FAILURE OF THE MODULE MEANS RE-REGISTERING FOR THE MODULE
5. ASSESSMENT 50 PLANNING
COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THIS UNISA PORTFOLIO AS IS – DO NOT REDESIGN YOUR
WORKBOOK! IN LINE WITH THE POPI ACT, ALWAYS HIDE THE LEARNERS’ FACES WHEN
YOU TAKE PHOTOS; FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN PENALTIES
REMEMBER TO MAKE BACKUPS OF YOUR WORK IMMEDIATELY. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT
SUCH REASONS AS MISSING PHOTOS, STOLEN CELLPHONES/LAPTOPS, LAPTOPS
CRASH, AND CORRUPT FILES IF YOU LOSE THE EVIDENCE THAT YOU HAVE, INDEED,
COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED THE ASSESSMENTS.
SHOULD A HARD COPY BE REQUIRED FOR CHECKING OF FRUAD YOU WILL BE ASKED
TO PROVIDE THE AUTHENTIC HARD COPY.
Key points about what the first term Grade R theme was:
• Focus was on personal identity: Children learn about their names, ages, families, and
personal characteristics.
• Sensory exploration: Activities often involve exploring different textures, sounds, and
sights related to their bodies and surroundings.
• Social skills development: Emphasis on sharing, taking turns, and respecting others
in the classroom.
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9. GRADE R LESSONS - 1 WEEK
Overview of the Grade R Programme in South Africa
Grade R, also known as the Reception Year, is a vital part of the Foundation Phase in South Africa.
It serves as a preparatory year for formal schooling, focusing on the holistic development of young
learners. The curriculum emphasizes play-based learning and aims to develop the following key
areas:
• Language and Communication:
Building listening, speaking, and emergent literacy skills to foster a love for language and
storytelling.
• Mathematics:
Introducing basic concepts such as shapes, numbers, patterns, and measurement through hands-on
activities and play.
• Life Skills:
Developing gross motor and then fine skills, emotional and social well-being, creativity, and an
understanding of the environment.
• Guidance for Planning and Teaching
When preparing your Grade R lessons, use content that aligns with the curriculum and
follow the provided weekly and daily planner. This planner will help you structure your lessons
to meet the developmental needs of learners while allowing flexibility to adapt to the unique
dynamics of your classroom.
Integration:
• Activities should integrate language, mathematics, and life skills with a balanced approach to
ensure holistic development of all children.
Play-Based Learning:
• Use interactive, play-based methods to engage learners and create a nurturing environment for
exploration and discovery.
• Students are welcome to adapt the provided content creatively, tailoring lessons to meet the
diverse needs of Grade R learners while maintaining alignment with curriculum goals.
• Use the weekly schedule and daily planner templates provided to plan your lessons. Your
weekly schedule will inform your daily planner.
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