ICA1501 ASSIGNMENT 2 FOR 2025- DUE 19 JUNE 2025

Assessment 02: Learning Unit 1 - Understanding CAPS and the Role of Creative Arts in Education QUESTION 1 (30 marks) Read the following statement: Education is grounded in a structured curriculum that defines the knowledge, skills, and values learners should acquire. In South Africa, the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) is a comprehensive teacher guide detailing lesson planning, assessment strategies, and allocated teaching time. 1.1) In your own words, describe what CAPS is and discuss its significance within the South African education system. (2) 1.2) Explain how CAPS assists teachers in planning and organising their lessons. Include an example to support your explanation. (3) 1.3) Refer to Figure 1 below, which shows a screenshot from the CAPS Life Skills Intermediate Phase Grade 4–6 document (2011:6). Intermediate phase: The instructional time in the intermediate phase is as follows: Figure 1 1.3) a) Critically examine Figure 1 and discuss the key insights it reveals. b) Identify the Life Skills topics presented in the document and indicate the weekly time allocation for each within the Intermediate Phase. (6) ICA1501/0/2025 ASSESSMENT 02: 740353 3 1.4) The Creative Arts part of the Life Skills curriculum in Grades 4 to 6 has two main areas: Visual Arts and Performing Arts. a) What’s the difference between Visual Arts and Performing Arts? (6) b) In your opinion, why is it important for Grades 4–6 learners to learn about the Arts? (4) 1.5) There are four main types of Creative Arts: Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, and Music. Choose one of these and explain how it helps children be more creative and grow in their learning. (5) 1.6) Great Creative Arts teachers find fun and creative ways to help learners enjoy and understand their lessons. Imagine you’re planning a Creative Arts lesson for a Grade 4 class. Describe two fun and creative activities you would use to get learners interested and involved in the lesson using an icebreaker. Then, describe the benefit of using each specific icebreaker. (4)