HED4803 ASSIGNMENT 4 2025 (Answer Guide) – Due 14th November 2025 PORTFOLIO OF EVIDENCE

HED4803 ASSIGNMENT 4 2025 (Answer Guide) – Due 14th November 2025 PORTFOLIO OF EVIDENCE Title: Portfolio of Evidence – Adult Teaching, Learning and Development (HED4803) Introduction This portfolio of evidence represents a culmination of learning experiences, reflections, and applied knowledge acquired throughout the HED4803 module: Adult Teaching, Learning and Development. The purpose of this portfolio is to demonstrate both theoretical understanding and practical application of adult education principles within the South African context. It reflects on key learning areas such as Ubuntu in adult education, feedback and continuous improvement, community engagement through monitoring and evaluation, and the evolution and relevance of Adult and Community Education and Training (ACET). The portfolio integrates personal reflections, professional growth, and evidence-based practice to highlight how adult learning promotes empowerment, inclusivity, and lifelong development. Each section addresses specific outcomes aligned with the module, ensuring a holistic reflection on teaching philosophy, community impact, and the transformative role of adult education. 1.1 Reflection on Ubuntu in Adult Education Understanding Ubuntu in Adult Education Ubuntu is an African philosophy that emphasizes interconnectedness, compassion, and mutual respect among individuals within a community. In adult education, Ubuntu serves as both an ethical and pedagogical foundation that encourages empathy, collective learning, and social responsibility. It aligns with transformative learning theories that value the learner’s experiences, dialogue, and collaboration as integral to personal and communal growth (Prinsloo, 2020). The principle of Ubuntu“I am because we are” promotes relational teaching, where learning becomes a shared process rather than a one-way transmission of knowledge (Walters, 2018). Integration of Ubuntu Principles in Teaching