Emergent Literacy
EML1501
Department of Early Childhood Education
Assignment 02 for Semester 01 2022 (compulsory)
Terms of use:
• To be used ONLY for comparison purposes (As a guideline)
• Do not duplicate or distribute without written consent from the author. (That includes
distribution on WhatsApp/Telegram etc.
NB: This assignment is COMPULSORY for all students registered for this module.
Assignment 01 comprises multiple-choice questions (MCQs). These questions are designed to
help you work through the entire study guide. You will find most of the answers in your study
guide and other recommended references as indicated in TUT101, and it is possible to obtain
full marks. Some questions require application, and in these instances the answers may not
be found in the study guide. The purpose of this assignment is to ensure that you get an
overview of this module, its requirements and the required study content that is incorporated
in the study guide.
MCQs make an important contribution to the teaching and learning experience of students in
that they are a way of assessing both simple knowledge and complex concepts, as well as
both detailed and specific information related to the EML1501 module. Another benefit is
that these questions can be answered quickly and can assess your mastery of many topics in a
short time. However, MCQs are not about guessing!
QUESTIONS
ASSIGNMENT 02 [100 MARKS]
This assignment is compulsory. You are advised to do and submit it as it will
give you an insight into this module.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1 (20 marks)
Children’s learning is best supported through a play-based, informal approach towards
teaching and learning that promotes the holistic development of children. Play as a
pedagogy is regarded as one of the effective methods of developing the child
holistically (Study Guide, 2018).
EML1501
Department of Early Childhood Education
Assignment 02 for Semester 01 2022 (compulsory)
Terms of use:
• To be used ONLY for comparison purposes (As a guideline)
• Do not duplicate or distribute without written consent from the author. (That includes
distribution on WhatsApp/Telegram etc.
NB: This assignment is COMPULSORY for all students registered for this module.
Assignment 01 comprises multiple-choice questions (MCQs). These questions are designed to
help you work through the entire study guide. You will find most of the answers in your study
guide and other recommended references as indicated in TUT101, and it is possible to obtain
full marks. Some questions require application, and in these instances the answers may not
be found in the study guide. The purpose of this assignment is to ensure that you get an
overview of this module, its requirements and the required study content that is incorporated
in the study guide.
MCQs make an important contribution to the teaching and learning experience of students in
that they are a way of assessing both simple knowledge and complex concepts, as well as
both detailed and specific information related to the EML1501 module. Another benefit is
that these questions can be answered quickly and can assess your mastery of many topics in a
short time. However, MCQs are not about guessing!
QUESTIONS
ASSIGNMENT 02 [100 MARKS]
This assignment is compulsory. You are advised to do and submit it as it will
give you an insight into this module.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1 (20 marks)
Children’s learning is best supported through a play-based, informal approach towards
teaching and learning that promotes the holistic development of children. Play as a
pedagogy is regarded as one of the effective methods of developing the child
holistically (Study Guide, 2018).
