CAD1501 Assignment 5
PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE
October 2025;
USER
[Email address]
,CAD1501 Assignment 5 PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE
October 2025;
This assessment will account for 60% of your year mark. Read Learning Units
1 to 6 of the study guide for CAD1501 to complete this assessment. General
Guidelines • Language Use: We encourage using one's own words and
critical thinking. • Referencing: Students must include the section and page
number from the study guide. • Depth of Insight: We reward students who
go beyond surface-level responses. • Cultural Sensitivity: We accept diverse
cultural perspectives, especially in moral and Afrocentric contexts. •
Presentation: Tables, bullet points, and structured responses are encouraged
for clarity.
Question 1 [16 marks] Indicate whether each statement is True or False.
Then, provide a brief justification for your answer based on the relevant
theory. Include references from the study guide. 1.1 Nature and nurture
influence development in the same way for all children. 1.2 Bandura’s
concept of self-efficacy refers to a person’s belief in their ability to succeed
in specific situations. 1.3 According to Gardner, a learner who enjoys drawing
and organising visually is considered “picture-smart.” This assessment will
account for 25% of your year mark. Read Learning Units 1 and 2 of the study
guide for CAD1501 to complete this assessment. Questions 1 [20 marks] 1.1
What is your understanding of the following domains of development?
Indicate the study guide sections and give numbers where you found the
theory for your answer. [8 marks] 1.1.1 Cognitive domain 1.1.2 Physical
domain 1.1.3 Social domain 1.1.4 Emotional domain 1.2 Give examples of
how these domains are displayed in children between 6 and 12 years.
[8marks] What were the key influences or the key people that shaped your
moral/normative development? Explain whether they were good or bad
influences and justify your answer. Describe three ways in which peer groups
affect adolescent development. (3 marks) Name four risk factors that can
affect fetal development. (4 marks) 3.3 Do you agree with the statement:
“The fetus is already a complete human being by week 8”? Justify your
answer using content from Unit 3 and Unit 2 (Afrocentric view). (Page 22 and
38) Description of the domain How the domain is displayed in children aged
6-12 years Indicate the study guide sections and give numbers where you
found the theory for your answer 1.1.1 Cognitive domain Allocate two marks
each for the explanation of the domain. Maximum of 8 marks 1.2 Allocate
one mark for the correct activity that demonstrates the domain by children.
Maximum of 4 marks 1 mark for section number and page number (give both
for 1 mark) Maximum of 4 marks 1.1.2 Physical domain 1.1.3 Social domain
1.1.4 Emotional domain Total = 16 marks Describe five developmental
milestones for Infants (0–12 months). (5 marks) What are the two common
emotional and social challenges in early childhood? (4 marks) What are the
four signs of depression in children? Domain What were the key influences
, Who were the people involved, and how Evaluate if they were good or bad
influences 1.3 Moral/normative development Explain in your own words how
you became aware or formed your moral development. Demonstrate that
you understand the moral and normative domains. Maximum two marks for
showing understanding of a moral issue. Give a relevant account on how
these individuals or people shaped your moral view. Award 1 mark for
showing how the person shaped moral development Reflect on whether they
were a good or bad influence on you based on your current moral standards.
(NB: please note there is no moral judgment, just a reflection activity) Award
1 mark for sound evaluation. Total = 4 marks 2 1 1 Downloaded by Chandrey
De Villiers () lOMoARcPSD| 2
Question 2 [18 marks] Which theorist and theory aligns with the following
statement? Justify your response by elaborating on why you think the
statement is important for us to understand child development. Cite
references for your work. 2.1 Schemas help explain how children learn
through experience by allowing them to assimilate new information into
existing schemas and accommodate new information by modifying schemas.
2.2 Learning occurs through interactions with more knowledgeable others,
such as parents, teachers, and peers, and language and culture are essential
tools for cognitive development. 2.3 Children learn by observing the
behaviour of others and the consequences of those behaviours. 2.4 Children
develop a sense of initiative and confidence in their ability to take on new
tasks and challenges. 2.5 The child does not develop according to fixed ages,
but rather according to readiness to perform a certain task. 2.6 Human
development is influenced by the link between satisfying basic needs and
development or growth needs. Statement Case Study: Baby Naledi Naledi is
a 2½-year-old toddler living in a peri-urban township in Limpopo. Her mother
is a domestic worker, and her father works in construction. Naledi spends
most of her day with her aunt, who speaks Sepedi and often sings songs and
reads picture books to her. Naledi enjoys stacking blocks, naming animals in
her books, and playing with her cousins. She can walk, run, and climb stairs
with support. She uses short sentences like “want juice” and “go park.”
Naledi throws tantrums when she’s frustrated and struggles to share toys.
Her aunt often helps her calm down by naming her feelings and offering
hugs. Compare Piaget and Vygotsky's theories using Naledi’s case study. (6
marks) How does prenatal development link to Piaget's theory? (2 marks)
How does scaffolding support early learning, according to Naledi’s study? (2
marks) Provide a Justification Referencing Write the statement in full and
make a table to present your answer. Mention the theorist who aligns with
the statement. Award ½ mark for mentioning the correct theorist Mention
the theory that aligns with the statement Award 1 mark for mentioning the
correct theory in full Justify why the statement is important for advancing our
understanding of child development. You could explain the rationale behind
the theory and why the statement is true, considering the assumptions that
underpin it. You could also refer to the section that confirms the Bandura
PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE
October 2025;
USER
[Email address]
,CAD1501 Assignment 5 PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE
October 2025;
This assessment will account for 60% of your year mark. Read Learning Units
1 to 6 of the study guide for CAD1501 to complete this assessment. General
Guidelines • Language Use: We encourage using one's own words and
critical thinking. • Referencing: Students must include the section and page
number from the study guide. • Depth of Insight: We reward students who
go beyond surface-level responses. • Cultural Sensitivity: We accept diverse
cultural perspectives, especially in moral and Afrocentric contexts. •
Presentation: Tables, bullet points, and structured responses are encouraged
for clarity.
Question 1 [16 marks] Indicate whether each statement is True or False.
Then, provide a brief justification for your answer based on the relevant
theory. Include references from the study guide. 1.1 Nature and nurture
influence development in the same way for all children. 1.2 Bandura’s
concept of self-efficacy refers to a person’s belief in their ability to succeed
in specific situations. 1.3 According to Gardner, a learner who enjoys drawing
and organising visually is considered “picture-smart.” This assessment will
account for 25% of your year mark. Read Learning Units 1 and 2 of the study
guide for CAD1501 to complete this assessment. Questions 1 [20 marks] 1.1
What is your understanding of the following domains of development?
Indicate the study guide sections and give numbers where you found the
theory for your answer. [8 marks] 1.1.1 Cognitive domain 1.1.2 Physical
domain 1.1.3 Social domain 1.1.4 Emotional domain 1.2 Give examples of
how these domains are displayed in children between 6 and 12 years.
[8marks] What were the key influences or the key people that shaped your
moral/normative development? Explain whether they were good or bad
influences and justify your answer. Describe three ways in which peer groups
affect adolescent development. (3 marks) Name four risk factors that can
affect fetal development. (4 marks) 3.3 Do you agree with the statement:
“The fetus is already a complete human being by week 8”? Justify your
answer using content from Unit 3 and Unit 2 (Afrocentric view). (Page 22 and
38) Description of the domain How the domain is displayed in children aged
6-12 years Indicate the study guide sections and give numbers where you
found the theory for your answer 1.1.1 Cognitive domain Allocate two marks
each for the explanation of the domain. Maximum of 8 marks 1.2 Allocate
one mark for the correct activity that demonstrates the domain by children.
Maximum of 4 marks 1 mark for section number and page number (give both
for 1 mark) Maximum of 4 marks 1.1.2 Physical domain 1.1.3 Social domain
1.1.4 Emotional domain Total = 16 marks Describe five developmental
milestones for Infants (0–12 months). (5 marks) What are the two common
emotional and social challenges in early childhood? (4 marks) What are the
four signs of depression in children? Domain What were the key influences
, Who were the people involved, and how Evaluate if they were good or bad
influences 1.3 Moral/normative development Explain in your own words how
you became aware or formed your moral development. Demonstrate that
you understand the moral and normative domains. Maximum two marks for
showing understanding of a moral issue. Give a relevant account on how
these individuals or people shaped your moral view. Award 1 mark for
showing how the person shaped moral development Reflect on whether they
were a good or bad influence on you based on your current moral standards.
(NB: please note there is no moral judgment, just a reflection activity) Award
1 mark for sound evaluation. Total = 4 marks 2 1 1 Downloaded by Chandrey
De Villiers () lOMoARcPSD| 2
Question 2 [18 marks] Which theorist and theory aligns with the following
statement? Justify your response by elaborating on why you think the
statement is important for us to understand child development. Cite
references for your work. 2.1 Schemas help explain how children learn
through experience by allowing them to assimilate new information into
existing schemas and accommodate new information by modifying schemas.
2.2 Learning occurs through interactions with more knowledgeable others,
such as parents, teachers, and peers, and language and culture are essential
tools for cognitive development. 2.3 Children learn by observing the
behaviour of others and the consequences of those behaviours. 2.4 Children
develop a sense of initiative and confidence in their ability to take on new
tasks and challenges. 2.5 The child does not develop according to fixed ages,
but rather according to readiness to perform a certain task. 2.6 Human
development is influenced by the link between satisfying basic needs and
development or growth needs. Statement Case Study: Baby Naledi Naledi is
a 2½-year-old toddler living in a peri-urban township in Limpopo. Her mother
is a domestic worker, and her father works in construction. Naledi spends
most of her day with her aunt, who speaks Sepedi and often sings songs and
reads picture books to her. Naledi enjoys stacking blocks, naming animals in
her books, and playing with her cousins. She can walk, run, and climb stairs
with support. She uses short sentences like “want juice” and “go park.”
Naledi throws tantrums when she’s frustrated and struggles to share toys.
Her aunt often helps her calm down by naming her feelings and offering
hugs. Compare Piaget and Vygotsky's theories using Naledi’s case study. (6
marks) How does prenatal development link to Piaget's theory? (2 marks)
How does scaffolding support early learning, according to Naledi’s study? (2
marks) Provide a Justification Referencing Write the statement in full and
make a table to present your answer. Mention the theorist who aligns with
the statement. Award ½ mark for mentioning the correct theorist Mention
the theory that aligns with the statement Award 1 mark for mentioning the
correct theory in full Justify why the statement is important for advancing our
understanding of child development. You could explain the rationale behind
the theory and why the statement is true, considering the assumptions that
underpin it. You could also refer to the section that confirms the Bandura
