HED4814 Final Portfolio (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 15 January 2026; 100% correct solutions and explanations.

HED4814 Final Portfolio (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 15 January 2026; 100% correct solutions and explanations. MODULE: HED4814 ASSESSMENT: Portfolio examination 2026 DEPARTMENT: PSYCHOLOGY OF EDUCATION DATE: JANUARY 2026 LECTURERS: PRIMARY: Dr KN Metsing SECONDARY: Dr T Tshalala MODERATOR: Prof L Makhonza TOTAL MARKS: 100 INSTRUCTIONS This portfolio is your final examination for the HED4814 Psychology of Education module. You are required to answer ALL THE QUESTIONS. Each question is compulsory and contributes to your final mark. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Academic requirements • Referencing style: Use APA 7th edition (in-text citations and reference list). • Academic rigour: Integrate cited sources meaningfully. Avoid superficial citation practices. • Structure: Use clear headings, paragraphs and logical flow. • Critical analysis: Go beyond descriptions; show evaluation, synthesis and application. Ensure your responses demonstrate critical thinking, contextual awareness and the integration of psychological theories. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Submission guidelines • Submit the portfolio as a single PDF document. Answer ALL the questions. • Use 12-point Times New Roman font, double-spaced. • Include a title page with your name and student number. • Number all the pages. • Use the correct APA 7th edition formatting throughout. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ General assessment notes Late submissions: No late submissions will be accepted, as this portfolio constitutes your examination. Academic integrity: Any form of plagiarism will result in disciplinary action in line with the University’s regulations. Assessment requirements: Students must pass all portfolio components to pass the module. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Question 1.1 1. Design a problem-based learning (PBL) activity tailored to the learners’ context. a) Describe the learner’s background and needs. b) Outline the steps of the activity. c) State the learning objectives. d) Justify the activity using psychological theories (e.g., constructivism, experiential learning). e) Ensure that the activity is culturally relevant and inclusive and promotes critical thinking. (15 marks) Question 1.2 1. Create a learner profile (real or fictional) and analyse how cultural background and socioeconomic status shape the learner’s learning experiences. a) Describe the learner’s context in detail. b) Identify barriers and opportunities in their environment. c) Highlight developmental strengths (e.g., resilience, creativity, social intelligence) that educators can build on. d) Reference theories such as