University of South Africa
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (904148)
Module code: ESC3701-22-Y
Assessment 3:
Assessment 3
Contents :
Question 1: Ubuntu
Question 2: Empiricism
Question 3: Hermeneutics
Question 4: Critical Theory
Bibliography:
Question 1: Ubuntu
Meaning of Ubuntu:
Ubuntu is an African philosophy derived from Nguni language and culture. The literal
translating is ‘a person is a person through other people’. It simply means that the person
that I become is because of the community I come from and from the community that
helped me. It is an idea of thoughtfulness and helpfulness towards others. A philosophy of
life and the practice of being humane towards others. It is a belief that each person depends
on the interdependence of one another.
The values that ubuntu hold true are, caring, humanity, compassion, unity, empathy,
respect, kindness, consideration towards others, and sharing. It is about building a
sustainable community. Ubuntu is passing along values and teachings that have been
passed through the generations that have come before. It is maintaining relationships with
everyone in the community.
Due to ubuntu focusing on the community, it becomes an inclusive culture. A culture where
no one is left behind. An interdependent society, therefore, whether you are young or old,
rich or poor, each person is considered valuable and will help the next person. A culture of
dignity for all.
Ubuntu in the classroom:
Ubuntu has all the making of a progress, inclusive and caring society. If we incorporate these
values of ubuntu into our classrooms, the future looks positive.
A classroom culture of togetherness, will surely bring about, encouraging the active
collaboration of all learners in a classroom situation. A culture of no one gets left behind,
due to the inclusiveness of ubuntu.
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, Ubuntu in the classroom brings about building human dignity in the classroom. The
classroom becomes a safe space where openness and caring is the norm. Children in a
classroom environment are conscious of another’s feelings.
Sensitivity:
Ubuntu in the classroom brings about building human dignity in the classroom. The
classroom becomes a safe space where openness and caring is the norm. Children in
a classroom environment are conscious of another’s feelings. Examples : children
should be reminded to be polite to each other.
Discipline:
Ubuntu is about respect and tolerance towards each other. Classrooms that have
discipline, are conducive to a positive learning environment. A focused teaching
environment leads to a progressive education system. Example: learners that come
to study and are focused, progress much faster in class, as they use their time
productively.
Group work:
Classroom environments that encourage group work, also encourages
understanding and tolerance towards each other. Ubuntu is based on the
tolerance of others in the community.
Example: Group work assignments encourage collaboration and compromise.
Example: children work together to get a task done thereby learning to be
respectful of one another.
Classroom rules:
Every classroom must have a set of rules that are based on ubuntu as it creates the
sense of principles that need to be followed. It also brings Africanism into the
classroom. Learners need to feel proud to be African and embrace its’ culture.
Learners that are understanding towards each other, makes for a positive learning
environment.
Teachers should promote ubuntu:
Teachers should practice ubuntu in the classroom, by being competent, caring and
respectful. Inclusivity of all learners, in the classroom by the teacher, should be
mandatory. A classroom that respects the learning of all learners, will help develop
all learners.
Teachers must also have a reflective look at what they are doing in a classroom
environment promotes the empowerment of the learners. The outcome of learning
is the ability to complete tasks and solve problems with the knowledge that has
been transferred by the teacher. Teachers, therefore, must be able to correct
teaching methods to ensure that knowledge is transferred.
If learners are treated well by the teachers, they will perform better. Mutual
respect brings about progress.
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Postgraduate Certificate in Education (904148)
Module code: ESC3701-22-Y
Assessment 3:
Assessment 3
Contents :
Question 1: Ubuntu
Question 2: Empiricism
Question 3: Hermeneutics
Question 4: Critical Theory
Bibliography:
Question 1: Ubuntu
Meaning of Ubuntu:
Ubuntu is an African philosophy derived from Nguni language and culture. The literal
translating is ‘a person is a person through other people’. It simply means that the person
that I become is because of the community I come from and from the community that
helped me. It is an idea of thoughtfulness and helpfulness towards others. A philosophy of
life and the practice of being humane towards others. It is a belief that each person depends
on the interdependence of one another.
The values that ubuntu hold true are, caring, humanity, compassion, unity, empathy,
respect, kindness, consideration towards others, and sharing. It is about building a
sustainable community. Ubuntu is passing along values and teachings that have been
passed through the generations that have come before. It is maintaining relationships with
everyone in the community.
Due to ubuntu focusing on the community, it becomes an inclusive culture. A culture where
no one is left behind. An interdependent society, therefore, whether you are young or old,
rich or poor, each person is considered valuable and will help the next person. A culture of
dignity for all.
Ubuntu in the classroom:
Ubuntu has all the making of a progress, inclusive and caring society. If we incorporate these
values of ubuntu into our classrooms, the future looks positive.
A classroom culture of togetherness, will surely bring about, encouraging the active
collaboration of all learners in a classroom situation. A culture of no one gets left behind,
due to the inclusiveness of ubuntu.
1
, Ubuntu in the classroom brings about building human dignity in the classroom. The
classroom becomes a safe space where openness and caring is the norm. Children in a
classroom environment are conscious of another’s feelings.
Sensitivity:
Ubuntu in the classroom brings about building human dignity in the classroom. The
classroom becomes a safe space where openness and caring is the norm. Children in
a classroom environment are conscious of another’s feelings. Examples : children
should be reminded to be polite to each other.
Discipline:
Ubuntu is about respect and tolerance towards each other. Classrooms that have
discipline, are conducive to a positive learning environment. A focused teaching
environment leads to a progressive education system. Example: learners that come
to study and are focused, progress much faster in class, as they use their time
productively.
Group work:
Classroom environments that encourage group work, also encourages
understanding and tolerance towards each other. Ubuntu is based on the
tolerance of others in the community.
Example: Group work assignments encourage collaboration and compromise.
Example: children work together to get a task done thereby learning to be
respectful of one another.
Classroom rules:
Every classroom must have a set of rules that are based on ubuntu as it creates the
sense of principles that need to be followed. It also brings Africanism into the
classroom. Learners need to feel proud to be African and embrace its’ culture.
Learners that are understanding towards each other, makes for a positive learning
environment.
Teachers should promote ubuntu:
Teachers should practice ubuntu in the classroom, by being competent, caring and
respectful. Inclusivity of all learners, in the classroom by the teacher, should be
mandatory. A classroom that respects the learning of all learners, will help develop
all learners.
Teachers must also have a reflective look at what they are doing in a classroom
environment promotes the empowerment of the learners. The outcome of learning
is the ability to complete tasks and solve problems with the knowledge that has
been transferred by the teacher. Teachers, therefore, must be able to correct
teaching methods to ensure that knowledge is transferred.
If learners are treated well by the teachers, they will perform better. Mutual
respect brings about progress.
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