HREDU82 Assignment 3 Semester 2 2023

HREDU82
ASSIGNMENT 3
DUE: SEPTEMBER 2023

,B Ed (Hons): Research Project in Education
HREDU82: Psychology of Education
Assignment 03

For this module, the four assignments are structured so that you will be able to
submit a research proposal as your Portfolio in early 2024. You will revise the
assignments after they have been marked before you submit your final Portfolio.


Assignment 03 Task: 100 marks

Write a theoretical framework for your study, based on the topic
that you have selected


What is a Theoretical Framework?
A theoretical framework is a structure that consists of theories and concepts relevant
to one’s topic.

Theories are relevant in research because they
• enhance rigour and quality of research
• explain the phenomenon being studied
• provide a framework for data collection
• help interpret data


What is the Student’s Task?

Your task in this Assignment is to construct a theoretical framework. Follow these
steps:


Concept: Education and Democracy in South Africa

1. Read and review theories and concepts relevant to your study
2. Discuss these theories and concepts in detail.
3. In your discussion tell us
 What the theory is about.
 What are the concepts?
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,  How have the theory been used? (Mention authors)
 In what way is the theory relevant to your research?

Structure of your Assignment 03

 Heading: Theoretical Framework


 Introduction


 Body


 Conclusion


 References




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