ASSIGNMENT 02
Name : Jessica Tidimalo
Surname : Maloka
Module code : CUS3701
Due date : 18 JUNE 2021
Student number : 57327467
Unique code : 843465
,QUESTION 1
If a curriculum developer wants to prepare learners for instance for the 21st
century, what should be the knowledge and skills to be included, in particular
for the diverse South African context? These skills are listed under 1.2.5 in your
text book. Please provide an EXAMPLE after each of these competencies in
your own words. [10]
1. Sense making –determine deeper meaning.
Example: observe, identify and share the accuracy knowledge and skill
acquired.
2. Social intelligence- ability to connect to others in a deeper and direct way, to
sense and stimulate reactions and desired interactions.
Example: do role play.
3. Novel and adaptation thinking: proficiency at thinking and coming up with
solutions and responses beyond that which is rote or rule-based.
Example: have ability to planning, recognize unexpected situations, and quickly
consider possible response.
4. Cross-cultural competency.
Example: design a task where learners do research on a culture except their
own culture to ensure that traditions within that culture are understood.
5. Computational thinking: ability to translate vast amount of data into abstract
concepts and to understand data-based reasoning.
Example: problem solving like abstract, analyse etc.
6. New media literacy: ability to critical assess and develop content that uses
new media forms and to leverage these media for persuasive communication.
, Example: to be involved in interactive social media in order to acquire
knowledge of use of technologies.
7. Transdisciplinary: literacy in and ability to understand concepts across
multiple disciplines.
Example: creation of holistic approach.
8. Design mind-set: ability to represent and develop tasks and work processes
for derived outcomes.
Example: solving problems design thinking, creative ideas.
9. Cognitive load management: ability to discriminate and filter information for
important and to understand how to maximize cognitive functioning using a
variety of tools and techniques.
Example: Create a study plan for some subject.
10. Virtual collaboration: ability to work productively, drive engagement and
demonstrate presence as a member of a virtual team.
Example: Work on a life-orientation task with learners from other schools using
Skype.
QUESTION 2
It is of utmost importance to give clear instructions regarding what is expected
in assessment. Learners will not be able to complete a task successfully if they
do not understand the question. Identify ten factors of effective questioning.
[10]
1. Learner should understand what is expected of them.
2. When teachers set a task, it should be writing and it should in writing and it
should be clear how the task will be assessed.
Name : Jessica Tidimalo
Surname : Maloka
Module code : CUS3701
Due date : 18 JUNE 2021
Student number : 57327467
Unique code : 843465
,QUESTION 1
If a curriculum developer wants to prepare learners for instance for the 21st
century, what should be the knowledge and skills to be included, in particular
for the diverse South African context? These skills are listed under 1.2.5 in your
text book. Please provide an EXAMPLE after each of these competencies in
your own words. [10]
1. Sense making –determine deeper meaning.
Example: observe, identify and share the accuracy knowledge and skill
acquired.
2. Social intelligence- ability to connect to others in a deeper and direct way, to
sense and stimulate reactions and desired interactions.
Example: do role play.
3. Novel and adaptation thinking: proficiency at thinking and coming up with
solutions and responses beyond that which is rote or rule-based.
Example: have ability to planning, recognize unexpected situations, and quickly
consider possible response.
4. Cross-cultural competency.
Example: design a task where learners do research on a culture except their
own culture to ensure that traditions within that culture are understood.
5. Computational thinking: ability to translate vast amount of data into abstract
concepts and to understand data-based reasoning.
Example: problem solving like abstract, analyse etc.
6. New media literacy: ability to critical assess and develop content that uses
new media forms and to leverage these media for persuasive communication.
, Example: to be involved in interactive social media in order to acquire
knowledge of use of technologies.
7. Transdisciplinary: literacy in and ability to understand concepts across
multiple disciplines.
Example: creation of holistic approach.
8. Design mind-set: ability to represent and develop tasks and work processes
for derived outcomes.
Example: solving problems design thinking, creative ideas.
9. Cognitive load management: ability to discriminate and filter information for
important and to understand how to maximize cognitive functioning using a
variety of tools and techniques.
Example: Create a study plan for some subject.
10. Virtual collaboration: ability to work productively, drive engagement and
demonstrate presence as a member of a virtual team.
Example: Work on a life-orientation task with learners from other schools using
Skype.
QUESTION 2
It is of utmost importance to give clear instructions regarding what is expected
in assessment. Learners will not be able to complete a task successfully if they
do not understand the question. Identify ten factors of effective questioning.
[10]
1. Learner should understand what is expected of them.
2. When teachers set a task, it should be writing and it should in writing and it
should be clear how the task will be assessed.
