SED2601
Assignment 3
(COMPLETE
ANSWERS) 2024 -
DUE 25 July 2024
,SED2601 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2024 - DUE 25 July 2024
Question 1 1.1 Discuss what is meant by the following: a) Modern democracy
(3) b) Citizenship education (3) 8 1.2 Discuss the two types of citizenship
education, and indicate which approach (active or passive) you think is the
best one for learners. Substantiate your answer. (10) 1.3 Discuss the two
main features of the apartheid state in South Africa.
(4)2.1 Explain why it is important that learners understand the notion of
democracy in the new South Africa (after apartheid). (6) 2.2 Explain ‘soft’ and
‘hard’ notions of community participation in citizenship education. (4) 2.3
Explain what a cosmopolitan approach to citizenship education entails and
indicate how learners could benefit from this approach. (10)
3.1 What is social stratification? (4) 3.2 From a sociological perspective,
discuss what is meant by: i) Gender (3) ii) Diversity (3) 3.3 “Access to
schooling is largely dependent on race, class and gender.” Briefly discuss the
term “access”. (4) 3.4 Provide an argument to argue that access is dependent
on the race, class, and gender of the learner.
5.1 Identify yourself with a teacher. Discuss the guidelines for gender-fair
teaching in schools and explain – with examples – why there might be
problems in schools with the implementation of some of the guidelines. (10)
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, 5.2 Discuss what is meant by “achieved characteristics”. (6) 5.3 In which
social class do you think SGBs are? Provide a reason for your answer. (4)
1.1 Modern Democracy and Citizenship Education
a) Modern Democracy (3 marks)
Modern democracy refers to a system of governance
where the people have the power to elect their leaders
and hold them accountable for their policies and conduct
in office. This system is characterized by the rule of law,
separation of powers, protection of fundamental rights
and freedoms, and the inclusion of all eligible citizens in
the decision-making process. Modern democracies often
emphasize the importance of transparency, participation,
and the protection of individual rights.
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Assignment 3
(COMPLETE
ANSWERS) 2024 -
DUE 25 July 2024
,SED2601 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2024 - DUE 25 July 2024
Question 1 1.1 Discuss what is meant by the following: a) Modern democracy
(3) b) Citizenship education (3) 8 1.2 Discuss the two types of citizenship
education, and indicate which approach (active or passive) you think is the
best one for learners. Substantiate your answer. (10) 1.3 Discuss the two
main features of the apartheid state in South Africa.
(4)2.1 Explain why it is important that learners understand the notion of
democracy in the new South Africa (after apartheid). (6) 2.2 Explain ‘soft’ and
‘hard’ notions of community participation in citizenship education. (4) 2.3
Explain what a cosmopolitan approach to citizenship education entails and
indicate how learners could benefit from this approach. (10)
3.1 What is social stratification? (4) 3.2 From a sociological perspective,
discuss what is meant by: i) Gender (3) ii) Diversity (3) 3.3 “Access to
schooling is largely dependent on race, class and gender.” Briefly discuss the
term “access”. (4) 3.4 Provide an argument to argue that access is dependent
on the race, class, and gender of the learner.
5.1 Identify yourself with a teacher. Discuss the guidelines for gender-fair
teaching in schools and explain – with examples – why there might be
problems in schools with the implementation of some of the guidelines. (10)
For assistance with assignments whatsapp +254702715801
, 5.2 Discuss what is meant by “achieved characteristics”. (6) 5.3 In which
social class do you think SGBs are? Provide a reason for your answer. (4)
1.1 Modern Democracy and Citizenship Education
a) Modern Democracy (3 marks)
Modern democracy refers to a system of governance
where the people have the power to elect their leaders
and hold them accountable for their policies and conduct
in office. This system is characterized by the rule of law,
separation of powers, protection of fundamental rights
and freedoms, and the inclusion of all eligible citizens in
the decision-making process. Modern democracies often
emphasize the importance of transparency, participation,
and the protection of individual rights.
For assistance with assignments whatsapp +254702715801
