,EDS3701 Assignment 2 2025 (815421) - Due 13
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Educational studies - EDS3701 2.1 What is the cause of teenage
pregnancies in South African primary schools? (5) 2.2 Where
(location: rural, township, squatter camps, etc.) is the problem
of teenage pregnancy prevalent? (2) 2.3 How do the problems
mentioned above in 1.1 contribute to the high dropout rate of
primary school learners? (5) 2.4 How can the school, parents
and Governing body solve the problem of teenage pregnancy
amongst primary school learners? (Discuss at least twelve
points) (8) 25marks]
2.1 What is the cause of teenage pregnancies in South African
primary schools? (5 marks)
Causes of teenage pregnancies in primary schools include:
1. Lack of Comprehensive Sex Education: Many learners do
not receive adequate information about sexual health,
contraception, and the consequences of early pregnancy.
2. Poverty and Socioeconomic Factors: Poverty can lead to
risky behaviors, including transactional sex for basic
needs.
, 3. Peer Pressure and Curiosity: Young learners may be
influenced by peers or driven by curiosity without
understanding risks.
4. Poor Parental Guidance or Absence: Lack of parental
supervision or communication about sex and values
contributes to early sexual activity.
5. Cultural and Social Norms: Some communities have
taboos around discussing sex, leading to misinformation
and secrecy.
2.2 Where (location: rural, township, squatter camps, etc.) is
the problem of teenage pregnancy prevalent? (2 marks)
Locations where teenage pregnancy is most prevalent:
Rural areas: Due to limited access to health services and
sex education.
Townships and squatter camps: High poverty levels and
social challenges increase vulnerability.
2.3 How do the problems mentioned above in 2.1 contribute
to the high dropout rate of primary school learners? (5 marks)
Impact on dropout rates:
June 2025;100 % TRUSTED workings, Expert
Solved, Explanations and Solutions.
Multiple choice,assured excellence
Educational studies - EDS3701 2.1 What is the cause of teenage
pregnancies in South African primary schools? (5) 2.2 Where
(location: rural, township, squatter camps, etc.) is the problem
of teenage pregnancy prevalent? (2) 2.3 How do the problems
mentioned above in 1.1 contribute to the high dropout rate of
primary school learners? (5) 2.4 How can the school, parents
and Governing body solve the problem of teenage pregnancy
amongst primary school learners? (Discuss at least twelve
points) (8) 25marks]
2.1 What is the cause of teenage pregnancies in South African
primary schools? (5 marks)
Causes of teenage pregnancies in primary schools include:
1. Lack of Comprehensive Sex Education: Many learners do
not receive adequate information about sexual health,
contraception, and the consequences of early pregnancy.
2. Poverty and Socioeconomic Factors: Poverty can lead to
risky behaviors, including transactional sex for basic
needs.
, 3. Peer Pressure and Curiosity: Young learners may be
influenced by peers or driven by curiosity without
understanding risks.
4. Poor Parental Guidance or Absence: Lack of parental
supervision or communication about sex and values
contributes to early sexual activity.
5. Cultural and Social Norms: Some communities have
taboos around discussing sex, leading to misinformation
and secrecy.
2.2 Where (location: rural, township, squatter camps, etc.) is
the problem of teenage pregnancy prevalent? (2 marks)
Locations where teenage pregnancy is most prevalent:
Rural areas: Due to limited access to health services and
sex education.
Townships and squatter camps: High poverty levels and
social challenges increase vulnerability.
2.3 How do the problems mentioned above in 2.1 contribute
to the high dropout rate of primary school learners? (5 marks)
Impact on dropout rates:
