HOPEACADEMY
HED4808
ASSESSMENT 4-Portfolio
DUE 22 JANUARY 2025
2024
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, HED4808 ASSESSMENT 4-Portfolio
DUE 22 JANUARY 2025
SECTION A
QUESTION 1: (40)
Critically review the dialogue above- and use appropriate motivation to support
your views.
Your answer should not be more than 5 pages long:
1.1 Motivate your reasons why you think/ the professor’s perspective on the
content of the module is valid or not. Use literature to support your answer
The dialogue between the professor and the student highlights a significant
discussion about the curriculum in Early Childhood Development (ECD) theories. I
support the professor’s perspective regarding the content of the module.
Firstly, the professor argues that the current ECD module is dominated by a
'dominant discourse', which tends to favor certain narratives over others. This
perspective is valid as educational content should be inclusive of diverse
epistemologies to represent the variety of experiences and cultures present in
society. Research indicates that incorporating multiple viewpoints in education
enriches learning experiences (Banks, 2008).
Secondly, the student expresses concern that integrating marginalized
epistemologies might complicate learning. However, the professor counters this
by emphasizing that merely adding extra materials does not achieve true
inclusivity. It is important for all students to engage with a wide range of
perspectives during their studies. According to Ladson-Billings (1994), an inclusive
curriculum promotes critical thinking and understanding among students from
diverse backgrounds.
HED4808
ASSESSMENT 4-Portfolio
DUE 22 JANUARY 2025
2024
0 7 6 4 0 3 1 2 29
, HED4808 ASSESSMENT 4-Portfolio
DUE 22 JANUARY 2025
SECTION A
QUESTION 1: (40)
Critically review the dialogue above- and use appropriate motivation to support
your views.
Your answer should not be more than 5 pages long:
1.1 Motivate your reasons why you think/ the professor’s perspective on the
content of the module is valid or not. Use literature to support your answer
The dialogue between the professor and the student highlights a significant
discussion about the curriculum in Early Childhood Development (ECD) theories. I
support the professor’s perspective regarding the content of the module.
Firstly, the professor argues that the current ECD module is dominated by a
'dominant discourse', which tends to favor certain narratives over others. This
perspective is valid as educational content should be inclusive of diverse
epistemologies to represent the variety of experiences and cultures present in
society. Research indicates that incorporating multiple viewpoints in education
enriches learning experiences (Banks, 2008).
Secondly, the student expresses concern that integrating marginalized
epistemologies might complicate learning. However, the professor counters this
by emphasizing that merely adding extra materials does not achieve true
inclusivity. It is important for all students to engage with a wide range of
perspectives during their studies. According to Ladson-Billings (1994), an inclusive
curriculum promotes critical thinking and understanding among students from
diverse backgrounds.
