ENC1501
Assignment 2
Exceptional ANSWERS
Due 2025
,ENC1501
ASSIGNMENT 2: Exceptional Response
This assignment thoroughly examines fundamental pedagogical and linguistic concepts,
requiring you to define key terms, differentiate communication registers, and analyze
effective teaching methodologies for early childhood education, all while critically
engaging with the implementation of multimodal literacies.
Contents
Question 1 ....................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Define the following terms with examples using your own words. ......................... 2
Question 2 ....................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Distinguish between formal and informal language and state when each should be
used in conversation. Give examples to support your responses. ............................... 5
Question 3 ....................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Discuss different aspects of sound and indicate how you will use them to enhance
the listening skills in your Foundation Phase class. (10 marks) ................................... 8
3.2 Explain why drama can be more effective than speaking when communicating
with your Grade R learners. (10 marks) ..................................................................... 11
3.3 Do you think Bloom’s taxonomy should be implemented in the Foundation Phase?
Analyse why Foundation Phase teachers should use it to assess learners. (10 marks)
................................................................................................................................... 13
3.4 After reading the article "Multimodality and Literacy in School Classrooms" by
Carey Jewitt (2009), critically analyse how the critical themes of pedagogy and design
influence the implementation of multiple and multimodal literacies in school
classrooms. ............................................................................................................... 16
Question 4 ..................................................................................................................... 19
4.1 Critically discuss how you will teach the following writing process in your grade. 19
, 4.2 Create an interesting short story of at least three (3) paragraphs that you would
read to your Grade R learners. .................................................................................. 23
References .................................................................................................................... 25
Question 1
1.1 Define the following terms with examples using your own words.
1.1.1 Remedial
In an educational context, "remedial" refers to instructional interventions or strategies
designed to address and correct specific learning difficulties or gaps in understanding
that a student may be experiencing. Its primary goal is to provide targeted support to
help learners overcome academic challenges, enabling them to reach a foundational
level of proficiency in a particular subject or skill. This approach is distinct from
enrichment, focusing specifically on identified areas of weakness.
Example: A Grade 3 learner consistently struggles with basic addition and subtraction.
A remedial intervention might involve one-on-one sessions using concrete
manipulatives to re-teach number concepts, focusing on specific counting strategies
and problem-solving techniques until the learner demonstrates mastery of these
fundamental operations.
1.1.2 Coherent
Coherence, in communication, refers to the logical and understandable connection of
ideas, sentences, and paragraphs within a written or spoken text, creating a unified and
easily digestible whole. It ensures that all parts of a message flow smoothly and
logically from one point to the next, making the overall meaning clear and accessible to
the audience. This is achieved through logical sequencing, consistent themes, and the
effective use of transitional devices.
Assignment 2
Exceptional ANSWERS
Due 2025
,ENC1501
ASSIGNMENT 2: Exceptional Response
This assignment thoroughly examines fundamental pedagogical and linguistic concepts,
requiring you to define key terms, differentiate communication registers, and analyze
effective teaching methodologies for early childhood education, all while critically
engaging with the implementation of multimodal literacies.
Contents
Question 1 ....................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Define the following terms with examples using your own words. ......................... 2
Question 2 ....................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Distinguish between formal and informal language and state when each should be
used in conversation. Give examples to support your responses. ............................... 5
Question 3 ....................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Discuss different aspects of sound and indicate how you will use them to enhance
the listening skills in your Foundation Phase class. (10 marks) ................................... 8
3.2 Explain why drama can be more effective than speaking when communicating
with your Grade R learners. (10 marks) ..................................................................... 11
3.3 Do you think Bloom’s taxonomy should be implemented in the Foundation Phase?
Analyse why Foundation Phase teachers should use it to assess learners. (10 marks)
................................................................................................................................... 13
3.4 After reading the article "Multimodality and Literacy in School Classrooms" by
Carey Jewitt (2009), critically analyse how the critical themes of pedagogy and design
influence the implementation of multiple and multimodal literacies in school
classrooms. ............................................................................................................... 16
Question 4 ..................................................................................................................... 19
4.1 Critically discuss how you will teach the following writing process in your grade. 19
, 4.2 Create an interesting short story of at least three (3) paragraphs that you would
read to your Grade R learners. .................................................................................. 23
References .................................................................................................................... 25
Question 1
1.1 Define the following terms with examples using your own words.
1.1.1 Remedial
In an educational context, "remedial" refers to instructional interventions or strategies
designed to address and correct specific learning difficulties or gaps in understanding
that a student may be experiencing. Its primary goal is to provide targeted support to
help learners overcome academic challenges, enabling them to reach a foundational
level of proficiency in a particular subject or skill. This approach is distinct from
enrichment, focusing specifically on identified areas of weakness.
Example: A Grade 3 learner consistently struggles with basic addition and subtraction.
A remedial intervention might involve one-on-one sessions using concrete
manipulatives to re-teach number concepts, focusing on specific counting strategies
and problem-solving techniques until the learner demonstrates mastery of these
fundamental operations.
1.1.2 Coherent
Coherence, in communication, refers to the logical and understandable connection of
ideas, sentences, and paragraphs within a written or spoken text, creating a unified and
easily digestible whole. It ensures that all parts of a message flow smoothly and
logically from one point to the next, making the overall meaning clear and accessible to
the audience. This is achieved through logical sequencing, consistent themes, and the
effective use of transitional devices.
