,QUESTION 1: (10) 1.1 Give the names of TWO (2)
prominent early childhood development (ECD) theorists
from Europe or America that you studied in this module. (2
X 1) (2) 1.2 Give the name of ONE (1) African theorist that
you studied in this module. (1) 1.3 Define the concept of
ubuntu in your own words. (1) 1.4 State TWO (2) minerals
that were discovered in South Africa in the 1800s, resulting
in massive social, economic, and educational changes. (2 X
1) (2) 1.5 Why are teacher qualifications an important
measure or indicator of the quality of education provided
to children? (1 X 2) (2) 1.6 Besides educational
qualifications, what other measure or indicator can we use
to assess the quality of education provided to children? (1
X 2) (2)
QUESTION 1
1.1 Two prominent early childhood development
(ECD) theorists from Europe or America:
Jean Piaget (Switzerland): Known for his theory
of cognitive development, which explains how
children construct knowledge through stages.
Maria Montessori (Italy): Developed the
Montessori method, emphasizing child-centered
learning and self-directed activity.
, 1.2 One African theorist:
Nsamenang Bame: An African theorist who
emphasizes the role of culture and community in
child development, particularly in African
contexts.
1.3 Definition of ubuntu:
Ubuntu is an African philosophy that emphasizes
interconnectedness, community, and humanity.
It means "I am because we are," highlighting the
importance of relationships, compassion, and
collective well-being.
1.4 Two minerals discovered in South Africa in
the 1800s:
Gold: Discovered in the Witwatersrand Basin,
leading to the gold rush and economic boom.
Diamonds: Discovered in Kimberley, which also
spurred economic growth and social changes.
prominent early childhood development (ECD) theorists
from Europe or America that you studied in this module. (2
X 1) (2) 1.2 Give the name of ONE (1) African theorist that
you studied in this module. (1) 1.3 Define the concept of
ubuntu in your own words. (1) 1.4 State TWO (2) minerals
that were discovered in South Africa in the 1800s, resulting
in massive social, economic, and educational changes. (2 X
1) (2) 1.5 Why are teacher qualifications an important
measure or indicator of the quality of education provided
to children? (1 X 2) (2) 1.6 Besides educational
qualifications, what other measure or indicator can we use
to assess the quality of education provided to children? (1
X 2) (2)
QUESTION 1
1.1 Two prominent early childhood development
(ECD) theorists from Europe or America:
Jean Piaget (Switzerland): Known for his theory
of cognitive development, which explains how
children construct knowledge through stages.
Maria Montessori (Italy): Developed the
Montessori method, emphasizing child-centered
learning and self-directed activity.
, 1.2 One African theorist:
Nsamenang Bame: An African theorist who
emphasizes the role of culture and community in
child development, particularly in African
contexts.
1.3 Definition of ubuntu:
Ubuntu is an African philosophy that emphasizes
interconnectedness, community, and humanity.
It means "I am because we are," highlighting the
importance of relationships, compassion, and
collective well-being.
1.4 Two minerals discovered in South Africa in
the 1800s:
Gold: Discovered in the Witwatersrand Basin,
leading to the gold rush and economic boom.
Diamonds: Discovered in Kimberley, which also
spurred economic growth and social changes.
