CMG3701
EXAM
PACK 2023
,QUESTION 1
1.1 Discuss eight factors that Pretorius and Lemmer cite as influencing how schools
handle their finances. (8)
They should learn to use financial terminology correctly.
They should be able to interpret and explain financial statements.
They should be familiar with the correct procedure applied in the school
when the following financial activities are handled:
– the collection of different kinds of funds
– the handling of cash
– accounting procedures
– reporting procedures
They should also know how to organise staff concerned with school
finances. This entails:
– knowing how to train staff by delegating certain functions
– knowing how to coordinate staff functions
Everyone involved in finances must know what to do, when to do it and
how to do it.
Educators must have skills relating to the collection and handling of funds
1.2. Describe two responsibilities for senior managers using Pretorius and Lemmer
as your guidelines for managing finances in schools.
Senior Manger should understand how to organize employees in relation to
school finances.
How to train staff by assigning specific tasks
How to coordinate staff activities
Educators need to be proficient in handling and collecting money
1.2 Mention 5 barriers to collaboration and participation of parents in the education of
their children. Which ones are prevalent at your school? How did your school go about
addressing them?
, Time barrier . The school was flexible with their schedules, times and days of
the week. School meetings are Move in the evening where parents are back
from work and can attend.
Cultural barriers. The school embraces all culture of learners and parents and
try to fine ways for a translator when a parents cannot use English as a medium
of communication
Uncertainty. The school provide weekly bulletine and sent messages to parents
on where parents can assist the school
Childcare. Find an available room in the school and ask older learners and a
female teacher to volunteer to babysit their children when there is a school
annual meeting or any activity
Being unaware of how the system works. The school Provide a handbook
containing rules and procedures and giving the answers to typical questions or
problems.
A sense of being unwelcome. Work with school staff to make all parents feel
welcome from the entrance of the school.
Lack of a supportive environment. Provide supports for all children that are from
disadvantage background by giving out subsidies of lunch and school fees.
QUESTION 2
2.1 Define emotional intelligence and give 2 examples of each. (4)
This is when an educator has the ability to understand, use, and manage your own
emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with
others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict overall educating learners in an
intelligent way An emotional intelligent educator will be able to keep calm when
learners are very disrespectful and not show anger or aggressive behaviour toward
the learners.
2.2 A newly appointed colleague approaches you because he struggles to explain
the concept of learner motivation. How would you simplify the explanation to
him/her? (2)
Learners motivation is a concept associated with why students desire to participate
in the learning process and what drives them to participate while others do not .it can
also be defined as being intrinsic, where learners are interested in the course
content, or extrinsic, where learners are interested in earning a course grade or
credit.
, 2.3 Identify four and give two examples of each consequence of stress. (12)
PHYSICAL
• Headaches
• Physical fatigue
PSYCHOLOGICAL
• Anger
• Low self-esteem
BEHAVIOURAL
• Drug abuse
• Alcohol abuse
ORGANISATIONAL
• Absenteeism
• Missing deadlines
Values are at the heart of what is happening in the classroom; There are many ways
in which the educator may attempt to establish these values but one of the best ways
has always been to model these values to learners in a just, consistent, and fair
manner.
2.4 Select one value that you will or have already demonstrated to the learners.
Describe and provide examples of how you will implement your chosen value. (10)
Respect is One of the value that I will demonstrate to learners in class
Every person should be treated with dignity and respect and the whole class should
know that negative behaviour, such as belittling others, abruptness, discourtesy,
name-calling, bullying and rudeness, will not be tolerated. Respect for the talented,
as well as for the less talented and academically challenged, is essential for a
positive classroom atmosphere.
I will implement respect by
arrive, start and end my lesson on time which will enable learners to be
punctual during class time
I will ensure that everyone can hear and see what’s happening on the
board and not certain learners
EXAM
PACK 2023
,QUESTION 1
1.1 Discuss eight factors that Pretorius and Lemmer cite as influencing how schools
handle their finances. (8)
They should learn to use financial terminology correctly.
They should be able to interpret and explain financial statements.
They should be familiar with the correct procedure applied in the school
when the following financial activities are handled:
– the collection of different kinds of funds
– the handling of cash
– accounting procedures
– reporting procedures
They should also know how to organise staff concerned with school
finances. This entails:
– knowing how to train staff by delegating certain functions
– knowing how to coordinate staff functions
Everyone involved in finances must know what to do, when to do it and
how to do it.
Educators must have skills relating to the collection and handling of funds
1.2. Describe two responsibilities for senior managers using Pretorius and Lemmer
as your guidelines for managing finances in schools.
Senior Manger should understand how to organize employees in relation to
school finances.
How to train staff by assigning specific tasks
How to coordinate staff activities
Educators need to be proficient in handling and collecting money
1.2 Mention 5 barriers to collaboration and participation of parents in the education of
their children. Which ones are prevalent at your school? How did your school go about
addressing them?
, Time barrier . The school was flexible with their schedules, times and days of
the week. School meetings are Move in the evening where parents are back
from work and can attend.
Cultural barriers. The school embraces all culture of learners and parents and
try to fine ways for a translator when a parents cannot use English as a medium
of communication
Uncertainty. The school provide weekly bulletine and sent messages to parents
on where parents can assist the school
Childcare. Find an available room in the school and ask older learners and a
female teacher to volunteer to babysit their children when there is a school
annual meeting or any activity
Being unaware of how the system works. The school Provide a handbook
containing rules and procedures and giving the answers to typical questions or
problems.
A sense of being unwelcome. Work with school staff to make all parents feel
welcome from the entrance of the school.
Lack of a supportive environment. Provide supports for all children that are from
disadvantage background by giving out subsidies of lunch and school fees.
QUESTION 2
2.1 Define emotional intelligence and give 2 examples of each. (4)
This is when an educator has the ability to understand, use, and manage your own
emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with
others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict overall educating learners in an
intelligent way An emotional intelligent educator will be able to keep calm when
learners are very disrespectful and not show anger or aggressive behaviour toward
the learners.
2.2 A newly appointed colleague approaches you because he struggles to explain
the concept of learner motivation. How would you simplify the explanation to
him/her? (2)
Learners motivation is a concept associated with why students desire to participate
in the learning process and what drives them to participate while others do not .it can
also be defined as being intrinsic, where learners are interested in the course
content, or extrinsic, where learners are interested in earning a course grade or
credit.
, 2.3 Identify four and give two examples of each consequence of stress. (12)
PHYSICAL
• Headaches
• Physical fatigue
PSYCHOLOGICAL
• Anger
• Low self-esteem
BEHAVIOURAL
• Drug abuse
• Alcohol abuse
ORGANISATIONAL
• Absenteeism
• Missing deadlines
Values are at the heart of what is happening in the classroom; There are many ways
in which the educator may attempt to establish these values but one of the best ways
has always been to model these values to learners in a just, consistent, and fair
manner.
2.4 Select one value that you will or have already demonstrated to the learners.
Describe and provide examples of how you will implement your chosen value. (10)
Respect is One of the value that I will demonstrate to learners in class
Every person should be treated with dignity and respect and the whole class should
know that negative behaviour, such as belittling others, abruptness, discourtesy,
name-calling, bullying and rudeness, will not be tolerated. Respect for the talented,
as well as for the less talented and academically challenged, is essential for a
positive classroom atmosphere.
I will implement respect by
arrive, start and end my lesson on time which will enable learners to be
punctual during class time
I will ensure that everyone can hear and see what’s happening on the
board and not certain learners
