RDF2601 ASSIGNMENT 2 2026
DUE JUNE 2026
QUESTION 1
Learning and teaching support materials/resources (LTSM) provide the structure
for teaching within which learners explore, experiment, plan and make decisions
for themselves, thus enabling them to learn, develop and make good progress.
1.1 Briefly provide the importance of resources and complete the following table
to emphasise the structure LTSM provides for teaching and learning.
1.1 The Importance of Resources and the Structure of LTSM
Resources, also known as Learning and Teaching Support Material (LTSM), are
fundamental to effective education. They are the "bones of the curriculum" (Curtis &
Carter, 2008, as cited in RDF2601 Study Guide, p. 10), creating an atmosphere
conducive to teaching and learning. They help teachers present information and assist
learners in acquiring knowledge, developing skills, and grasping abstract concepts
(Kumar, 2017, RDF2601 Study Guide, p. 10).
A brief Name three Provide an Explain how each identified
explanation categories of example of resource can be used in the
of the resources you can each category teaching of the following
resources use to enhance your Foundation Phase subjects:
teaching and Mathematics, Home
learning in the Language, First Additional
Foundation Phase Language, Life Skills
Resources are 1. Manipulatives and Counting Blocks Mathematics: Learners can use
any items, open-ended materials blocks to practice counting,
from simple addition, subtraction, and to
stones to understand place value by
complex grouping tens and units.
,technology, Home Language: Learners can
that teachers use blocks with letters written
and learners on them to build sight words or
use to make CVC (consonant-vowel-
the learning consonant) words.
process more First Additional Language
effective and (FAL): Similar to Home
productive Language, blocks with simple
(Onuoha- words or pictures can be used
Chideibere, to build basic FAL vocabulary
2011, as cited e.g., matching a block with a
in RDF2601 picture of a 'cat' to a block
Study Guide, spelling 'c-a-t'.
p. 10). Life Skills: During free play,
blocks can be used to build
models of homes, fostering
creativity, problem-solving, and
fine motor skills.
2. Print materials Storybook Mathematics: Use a story
like The Very Hungry
Caterpillar (Carle, 1969, as
cited in RDF2601 Study Guide,
p. 15) to teach counting, days
of the week, and sequencing.
Home Language: The core of
shared and independent
reading, used to develop
phonemic awareness,
vocabulary, comprehension,
and a love for stories.
First Additional Language
(FAL): A big book with simple,
repetitive text and clear pictures
, can be used for shared reading
to build basic vocabulary and
sentence structures in the FAL.
Life Skills: A story about
emotions, friendship, or
different cultures e.g. a story
about diverse South African
children) can be used to
discuss personal and social
well-being.
3. Natural materials Stones/Pebbles Mathematics: Stones are
excellent, culturally responsive
counters for counting, sorting,
grouping, and basic operations
(DBE, 2011, as cited in
RDF2601 Study Guide, p. 65).
Home Language: Stones with
letters or sight words written on
them can be used for word
recognition and spelling games.
First Additional Language
(FAL): Stones with pictures on
one side and the FAL word on
the other can be used for
matching games to build
vocabulary.
Life Skills: Stones can be used
in art activities (decorating
stones, on the theme table e.g.
for a "seasons" or "natural
habitats" theme, or for playing
indigenous games
like diketo (Talbot & Thornton,
DUE JUNE 2026
QUESTION 1
Learning and teaching support materials/resources (LTSM) provide the structure
for teaching within which learners explore, experiment, plan and make decisions
for themselves, thus enabling them to learn, develop and make good progress.
1.1 Briefly provide the importance of resources and complete the following table
to emphasise the structure LTSM provides for teaching and learning.
1.1 The Importance of Resources and the Structure of LTSM
Resources, also known as Learning and Teaching Support Material (LTSM), are
fundamental to effective education. They are the "bones of the curriculum" (Curtis &
Carter, 2008, as cited in RDF2601 Study Guide, p. 10), creating an atmosphere
conducive to teaching and learning. They help teachers present information and assist
learners in acquiring knowledge, developing skills, and grasping abstract concepts
(Kumar, 2017, RDF2601 Study Guide, p. 10).
A brief Name three Provide an Explain how each identified
explanation categories of example of resource can be used in the
of the resources you can each category teaching of the following
resources use to enhance your Foundation Phase subjects:
teaching and Mathematics, Home
learning in the Language, First Additional
Foundation Phase Language, Life Skills
Resources are 1. Manipulatives and Counting Blocks Mathematics: Learners can use
any items, open-ended materials blocks to practice counting,
from simple addition, subtraction, and to
stones to understand place value by
complex grouping tens and units.
,technology, Home Language: Learners can
that teachers use blocks with letters written
and learners on them to build sight words or
use to make CVC (consonant-vowel-
the learning consonant) words.
process more First Additional Language
effective and (FAL): Similar to Home
productive Language, blocks with simple
(Onuoha- words or pictures can be used
Chideibere, to build basic FAL vocabulary
2011, as cited e.g., matching a block with a
in RDF2601 picture of a 'cat' to a block
Study Guide, spelling 'c-a-t'.
p. 10). Life Skills: During free play,
blocks can be used to build
models of homes, fostering
creativity, problem-solving, and
fine motor skills.
2. Print materials Storybook Mathematics: Use a story
like The Very Hungry
Caterpillar (Carle, 1969, as
cited in RDF2601 Study Guide,
p. 15) to teach counting, days
of the week, and sequencing.
Home Language: The core of
shared and independent
reading, used to develop
phonemic awareness,
vocabulary, comprehension,
and a love for stories.
First Additional Language
(FAL): A big book with simple,
repetitive text and clear pictures
, can be used for shared reading
to build basic vocabulary and
sentence structures in the FAL.
Life Skills: A story about
emotions, friendship, or
different cultures e.g. a story
about diverse South African
children) can be used to
discuss personal and social
well-being.
3. Natural materials Stones/Pebbles Mathematics: Stones are
excellent, culturally responsive
counters for counting, sorting,
grouping, and basic operations
(DBE, 2011, as cited in
RDF2601 Study Guide, p. 65).
Home Language: Stones with
letters or sight words written on
them can be used for word
recognition and spelling games.
First Additional Language
(FAL): Stones with pictures on
one side and the FAL word on
the other can be used for
matching games to build
vocabulary.
Life Skills: Stones can be used
in art activities (decorating
stones, on the theme table e.g.
for a "seasons" or "natural
habitats" theme, or for playing
indigenous games
like diketo (Talbot & Thornton,
