STUDENT NUMBER: 63454432
UNIQUE NUMBER: 653552
DUE: 18/06/2021
SAE3701-South African
Education System
ASSIGNMENT 02
, QUESTION 1
1. Oral history consisted of tradition, love and culture that were passed on
from generation to generation. The focus of these testimonies was to
teach women, children and men about molarity, religion, philosophy,
wisdom, geography, politics, history and the entire spectrum of human
existence in various communities. These testimonies were also in the
form of songs and chats.
2. During precolonial era there were no formal schools with classrooms
and timetables. People learnt work skills and life skills through
experience. This is different from the formal schooling which has
emphasis on literacy and textbooks. Oral histories were passed down
from one generation to the next through stories and songs. Thus, the
term ‘informal’ refers to the way in which learning took place in the
precolonial society. There were no qualified teachers as we have today.
Older members of the family and community were responsible for
transmitting their knowledge and skills.
3. People danced and sang to express themselves when they felt happy or
sad. The songs that they sang reinforced cultural idols/beings, believes,
and values. The dances and sons were regarded as a live record of the
past, present and future. It was through dance and songs that social
norms, traditions, and beliefs were depicted in a community. The co-
existence of dance and songs created a strong sense of community and
an interactive atmosphere for learning.
4.
• Basic reading and writing.
• Manual and practical training, mission education emphasised
on hard work.
• The Christian doctrine.
• Boys were trained to be carpenters, blacksmiths, and
masons.
• Girls were trained to do needle work and cooking.
UNIQUE NUMBER: 653552
DUE: 18/06/2021
SAE3701-South African
Education System
ASSIGNMENT 02
, QUESTION 1
1. Oral history consisted of tradition, love and culture that were passed on
from generation to generation. The focus of these testimonies was to
teach women, children and men about molarity, religion, philosophy,
wisdom, geography, politics, history and the entire spectrum of human
existence in various communities. These testimonies were also in the
form of songs and chats.
2. During precolonial era there were no formal schools with classrooms
and timetables. People learnt work skills and life skills through
experience. This is different from the formal schooling which has
emphasis on literacy and textbooks. Oral histories were passed down
from one generation to the next through stories and songs. Thus, the
term ‘informal’ refers to the way in which learning took place in the
precolonial society. There were no qualified teachers as we have today.
Older members of the family and community were responsible for
transmitting their knowledge and skills.
3. People danced and sang to express themselves when they felt happy or
sad. The songs that they sang reinforced cultural idols/beings, believes,
and values. The dances and sons were regarded as a live record of the
past, present and future. It was through dance and songs that social
norms, traditions, and beliefs were depicted in a community. The co-
existence of dance and songs created a strong sense of community and
an interactive atmosphere for learning.
4.
• Basic reading and writing.
• Manual and practical training, mission education emphasised
on hard work.
• The Christian doctrine.
• Boys were trained to be carpenters, blacksmiths, and
masons.
• Girls were trained to do needle work and cooking.
