HED4819 Assignment 3 Semester 2 2026 - Due August 2026

HED4819 Assignment 3 Semester 2 2026 - Due August 2026 HED4819 Assessment 3 2026 Due: Aug 2026 QUESTION 1: Societal Impacts of Agricultural Technology (20 marks) Critically evaluate the economic, social, and environmental impacts of agricultural technology in South Africa. Provide at least one real-world example for each dimension. QUESTION 2: Digital Divide in Agricultural Education (15 marks) Discuss the challenges posed by the digital divide in agricultural technology education. Suggest two innovative strategies that educators can use to ensure equitable access for all learners. QUESTION 3: Climate Change Education in Agricultural Technology (15 marks) Examine how agricultural technology can be used to address challenges caused by climate change (e.g., soil erosion, water scarcity, biodiversity loss). a) Explain the link between climate change and agricultural productivity. (5) b) Identify two agricultural technologies that help mitigate or adapt to climate change. (6) c) Discuss one classroom strategy to teach learners about climate change through agricultural technology. (4) QUESTION 4: Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Design (20 marks) Design a problem-based learning (PBL) activity for FET Agricultural Science learners that uses agricultural technology to solve a real-world farming challenge (e.g., pest control, water management, soil fertility). Provide the objectives, steps, expected outcomes, and assessment method.