ENG2611
ASSIGNMENT 3
DUE 13 SEPTEMBER 2024
2024
Why can a picture be a good resource to use to teach
Foundation/Intermediate phase English FAL learners about cultural
diversity? How can you use the picture above to teach/help learners
improve literacy skills? What benefits would using the above picture
have in helping to improve literacy skills and intercultural awareness in
Foundation/Intermediate phase English FAL learners in South African
classrooms.
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, ENG2611 ASSIGNMENT 3
DUE 13 SEPTEMBER 2024
Why can a picture be a good resource to use to teach Foundation/Intermediate
phase English FAL learners about cultural diversity? How can you use the picture
above to teach/help learners improve literacy skills? What benefits would using
the above picture have in helping to improve literacy skills and intercultural
awareness in Foundation/Intermediate phase English FAL learners in South
African classrooms.
Using pictures as a teaching resource can be highly effective in helping
Foundation and Intermediate Phase learners in South African classrooms improve
their literacy skills and understand cultural diversity. Pictures provide a visual
stimulus that can engage learners, making it easier for them to grasp complex
concepts and connect to their personal experiences. This essay will explore why a
picture can be a useful tool for teaching English First Additional Language (FAL)
learners about cultural diversity, how it can help improve literacy skills, and the
benefits of using such a resource in South African classrooms.
A picture can be a powerful resource for teaching cultural diversity to young
learners. Visuals are often more accessible than text, especially for learners who
may not yet have the language skills to understand complex written materials.
According to Omodan and Ige (2021), embracing democratic education and
principles like Ubuntu in South Africa's diverse classrooms means recognizing and
valuing different cultural backgrounds. Using pictures allows teachers to
introduce students to various cultures in a way that is inclusive and engaging.
In addition, pictures can stimulate curiosity and discussions about cultural
differences and similarities. For example, a picture from Vukuzenzele, a GCIS
production, could depict people from different cultural backgrounds participating