PDU3701 Assignment 2 Answers (23rd May 2024)
9.5.2 Assignment 02: Paragraph type questions: Mandatory assignment
SUPPORTED BY RELEVANT SCHOLARLY SOURCES: REFERENCING INCLUDED,
REFERENCE LIST, ADHERENCE TO GIVEN INSTRUCTIONS AND ANSWERS
THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED TO ENSURE 100% ACCURACY, AND
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PDU3701
Philosophy of Education
9.5.2 Assignment 02:
Paragraph type questions:
Mandatory assignment
Supported by relevant scholarly
sources: Referencing included,
Reference List, adherence to
given instructions and answers
thoroughly researched to ensure
100% accuracy, alternative
answers provided for extra help!
PDU3701 Assignment 2 Answers (23rd May 2024)
9.5.2 Assignment 02: Paragraph type questions. SEE EXAMPLE PAGE!
, PDU3701 Assignment 2 Answers (23rd May 2024)
9.5.2 Assignment 02: Paragraph type questions: Mandatory assignment
Supported by relevant scholarly sources: Referencing included,
Reference List, adherence to given instructions and answers thoroughly
researched to ensure 100% accuracy, and alternative answers provided
for extra help!
Questions covered:
Question 1 .................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 African philosophy is concerned with attempting to reassert distinctively African
ways of thinking and of relating to the world. In the light of this, what issues need
to be addressed in education? List 4 issues. .......................................................... 3
(Alternative answer) ................................................................................................ 4
1.2 In responding to the question in 1.1, discuss the significance of ubuntu and
communality for education. ..................................................................................... 5
1.3 Name TWO educators associated with African philosophy. ............................. 5
1.4 What is the intention of the Indigenous African Knowledge System
Programme? ........................................................................................................... 6
(Alternative answer) ................................................................................................ 7
1.5 What impact would the integration of indigenous African knowledge systems
with Western knowledge systems have on the school curriculum in South Africa? 8
Question 2 ................................................................................................................ 10
2.1 If, according to hermeneutics there is no ‘one right answer’ to a problem, given
that answers are dependent on interpretation, can there ever be consensus on the
quality thereof, of open distance e-learning? ........................................................ 10
2.2 From and open distance e-learning standpoint what would be the arguments
for or against privileging the STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and
mathematics) over humanities and social science areas of study? ...................... 12
2.3 Reflect on the ODeL context in South Africa, and say whether you think it
offers a supporting and enabling environment for a hermeneutical practice? ....... 13
Question 3 ................................................................................................................ 13
3.1 Why has Postmodernism to date, had little impact on government education
schemes? (Refer to pages 128 of Philosophy in Education Today: An Introduction)
.............................................................................................................................. 14
3.2 What does Postmodernism focus on? ............................................................ 14
(Alternative answer) .............................................................................................. 16
3.6 What Postmodern concepts have been found to be very useful by educators?
.............................................................................................................................. 17
1
, (Alternative answer) .............................................................................................. 18
3.7 How can Postmodernism help teacher with their classroom practice? ........... 19
References ............................................................................................................... 20
PREVIEW ANSWER:
Question 1:
African philosophy in education aims to reaffirm and prioritize uniquely African
perspectives and ways of engaging with the world (Higgs, 2012). This approach
integrates African thought, values, and knowledge systems into educational
practices, curricula, and policies to foster a learning environment that is reflective of
African contexts and experiences. African philosophy's focus on re-establishing
uniquely African perspectives and connections to the world however we need to
understand the issues surrounding the integration of African philosophy into
education is crucial for designing effective policies and practices that promote
inclusivity, relevance, and empowerment in African educational systems.
Identifying four crucial issues within African education systems……………………….
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9.5.2 Assignment 02: Paragraph type questions: Mandatory assignment
SUPPORTED BY RELEVANT SCHOLARLY SOURCES: REFERENCING INCLUDED,
REFERENCE LIST, ADHERENCE TO GIVEN INSTRUCTIONS AND ANSWERS
THOROUGHLY RESEARCHED TO ENSURE 100% ACCURACY, AND
ALTERNATIVE ANSWERS PROVIDED FOR EXTRA HELP!
PDU3701
Philosophy of Education
9.5.2 Assignment 02:
Paragraph type questions:
Mandatory assignment
Supported by relevant scholarly
sources: Referencing included,
Reference List, adherence to
given instructions and answers
thoroughly researched to ensure
100% accuracy, alternative
answers provided for extra help!
PDU3701 Assignment 2 Answers (23rd May 2024)
9.5.2 Assignment 02: Paragraph type questions. SEE EXAMPLE PAGE!
, PDU3701 Assignment 2 Answers (23rd May 2024)
9.5.2 Assignment 02: Paragraph type questions: Mandatory assignment
Supported by relevant scholarly sources: Referencing included,
Reference List, adherence to given instructions and answers thoroughly
researched to ensure 100% accuracy, and alternative answers provided
for extra help!
Questions covered:
Question 1 .................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 African philosophy is concerned with attempting to reassert distinctively African
ways of thinking and of relating to the world. In the light of this, what issues need
to be addressed in education? List 4 issues. .......................................................... 3
(Alternative answer) ................................................................................................ 4
1.2 In responding to the question in 1.1, discuss the significance of ubuntu and
communality for education. ..................................................................................... 5
1.3 Name TWO educators associated with African philosophy. ............................. 5
1.4 What is the intention of the Indigenous African Knowledge System
Programme? ........................................................................................................... 6
(Alternative answer) ................................................................................................ 7
1.5 What impact would the integration of indigenous African knowledge systems
with Western knowledge systems have on the school curriculum in South Africa? 8
Question 2 ................................................................................................................ 10
2.1 If, according to hermeneutics there is no ‘one right answer’ to a problem, given
that answers are dependent on interpretation, can there ever be consensus on the
quality thereof, of open distance e-learning? ........................................................ 10
2.2 From and open distance e-learning standpoint what would be the arguments
for or against privileging the STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and
mathematics) over humanities and social science areas of study? ...................... 12
2.3 Reflect on the ODeL context in South Africa, and say whether you think it
offers a supporting and enabling environment for a hermeneutical practice? ....... 13
Question 3 ................................................................................................................ 13
3.1 Why has Postmodernism to date, had little impact on government education
schemes? (Refer to pages 128 of Philosophy in Education Today: An Introduction)
.............................................................................................................................. 14
3.2 What does Postmodernism focus on? ............................................................ 14
(Alternative answer) .............................................................................................. 16
3.6 What Postmodern concepts have been found to be very useful by educators?
.............................................................................................................................. 17
1
, (Alternative answer) .............................................................................................. 18
3.7 How can Postmodernism help teacher with their classroom practice? ........... 19
References ............................................................................................................... 20
PREVIEW ANSWER:
Question 1:
African philosophy in education aims to reaffirm and prioritize uniquely African
perspectives and ways of engaging with the world (Higgs, 2012). This approach
integrates African thought, values, and knowledge systems into educational
practices, curricula, and policies to foster a learning environment that is reflective of
African contexts and experiences. African philosophy's focus on re-establishing
uniquely African perspectives and connections to the world however we need to
understand the issues surrounding the integration of African philosophy into
education is crucial for designing effective policies and practices that promote
inclusivity, relevance, and empowerment in African educational systems.
Identifying four crucial issues within African education systems……………………….
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