TMN3702
Assignment 3 2024
(575513) - 5 July
2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
[School]
[Course title]
, TMN3702 Assignment 3 2024 (575513) - 5 July 2024
QUESTION 1
1.1 What aspects should a home language teacher keep in mind when teaching a home
language to intermediate phase (IP) learners in a multicultural context? (20)
1.2 What opportunities and challenges do you think you are likely to face as a home
language teacher in South Africa and how would you deal with them? (10)
1.3 Discuss how you would teach a home language in an integrated way. Substantiate your
discussion with appropriate examples. (10) [40]
1.1 Teaching a Home Language to Intermediate Phase Learners in a Multicultural Context
1. Cultural Sensitivity and Awareness (4 marks)
o Respect for Diversity: Understand and respect the cultural backgrounds of all
learners.
o Inclusivity: Create an inclusive environment where all cultures are valued and
represented in the learning material.
o Avoiding Bias: Be mindful of cultural biases and stereotypes in teaching
materials and interactions.
2. Differentiated Instruction (4 marks)
o Tailored Learning: Adapt teaching methods to cater to the diverse linguistic
backgrounds and learning needs of students.
o Scaffolding: Provide appropriate support to learners with different levels of
proficiency in the home language.
3. Multicultural Content and Resources (4 marks)
o Culturally Relevant Materials: Use texts and resources that reflect the cultural
diversity of the learners.
Assignment 3 2024
(575513) - 5 July
2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
[School]
[Course title]
, TMN3702 Assignment 3 2024 (575513) - 5 July 2024
QUESTION 1
1.1 What aspects should a home language teacher keep in mind when teaching a home
language to intermediate phase (IP) learners in a multicultural context? (20)
1.2 What opportunities and challenges do you think you are likely to face as a home
language teacher in South Africa and how would you deal with them? (10)
1.3 Discuss how you would teach a home language in an integrated way. Substantiate your
discussion with appropriate examples. (10) [40]
1.1 Teaching a Home Language to Intermediate Phase Learners in a Multicultural Context
1. Cultural Sensitivity and Awareness (4 marks)
o Respect for Diversity: Understand and respect the cultural backgrounds of all
learners.
o Inclusivity: Create an inclusive environment where all cultures are valued and
represented in the learning material.
o Avoiding Bias: Be mindful of cultural biases and stereotypes in teaching
materials and interactions.
2. Differentiated Instruction (4 marks)
o Tailored Learning: Adapt teaching methods to cater to the diverse linguistic
backgrounds and learning needs of students.
o Scaffolding: Provide appropriate support to learners with different levels of
proficiency in the home language.
3. Multicultural Content and Resources (4 marks)
o Culturally Relevant Materials: Use texts and resources that reflect the cultural
diversity of the learners.
