ENC1501
ASSIGNMENT 3 PORTFOLIO 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 2025
, ENC1501 – Assignment 3 2025
QUESTION 1 (20 marks)
1.1 Standards set by Aitchison, Dixon, Pretorius, Reed and Verbeek (2018) (5 marks)
1. Language Proficiency – Teachers should have a strong command of both the
target language and the learners’ home language to explain concepts clearly.
2. Curriculum Knowledge – They must understand the FAL curriculum,
assessment standards, and teaching methodologies.
3. Lesson Planning Skills – Teachers should prepare lessons that integrate
listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities.
4. Cultural Sensitivity – They must respect linguistic diversity and create inclusive
learning environments.
5. Assessment Competence – Teachers should assess learners fairly using
various tools, and use the results to improve teaching.
1.2 One important speaking component (5 marks)
Component chosen: Pronunciation and clarity of speech.
This is more important than others because if learners cannot pronounce words
correctly, it affects their ability to be understood in communication. Clear pronunciation
builds confidence, improves listening comprehension for peers, and lays the foundation
for accurate reading and spelling. In Foundation Phase, correct pronunciation helps
prevent fossilisation of language errors and supports future academic success.
1.3 Understanding the statement about engaging with texts (5 marks)
Helping learners critically engage with texts means teaching them to read actively and
question what they read, instead of simply memorising facts. This involves guiding them
ASSIGNMENT 3 PORTFOLIO 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 2025
, ENC1501 – Assignment 3 2025
QUESTION 1 (20 marks)
1.1 Standards set by Aitchison, Dixon, Pretorius, Reed and Verbeek (2018) (5 marks)
1. Language Proficiency – Teachers should have a strong command of both the
target language and the learners’ home language to explain concepts clearly.
2. Curriculum Knowledge – They must understand the FAL curriculum,
assessment standards, and teaching methodologies.
3. Lesson Planning Skills – Teachers should prepare lessons that integrate
listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities.
4. Cultural Sensitivity – They must respect linguistic diversity and create inclusive
learning environments.
5. Assessment Competence – Teachers should assess learners fairly using
various tools, and use the results to improve teaching.
1.2 One important speaking component (5 marks)
Component chosen: Pronunciation and clarity of speech.
This is more important than others because if learners cannot pronounce words
correctly, it affects their ability to be understood in communication. Clear pronunciation
builds confidence, improves listening comprehension for peers, and lays the foundation
for accurate reading and spelling. In Foundation Phase, correct pronunciation helps
prevent fossilisation of language errors and supports future academic success.
1.3 Understanding the statement about engaging with texts (5 marks)
Helping learners critically engage with texts means teaching them to read actively and
question what they read, instead of simply memorising facts. This involves guiding them
