HED4812
ASSIGNMENT 3 (YEAR MODULE)
DUE DATE: 31 July 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than …July 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
Understanding (10 Marks):
1. Define the concept of the school as a system/organization as discussed in the module. How
does viewing a school in this way enhance our understanding of its functioning?
ANSWERS:
Definition:
A school as a system/organization refers to viewing the school as an interconnected set of
components working together towards common educational goals. This perspective emphasizes
the relationships and interactions among various parts of the school, such as administration,
teachers, students, curriculum, facilities, and the broader community.
Enhancement of Understanding:
Viewing a school in this way enhances our understanding of its functioning by:
• Highlighting Interdependence: Recognizing that changes in one part of the system can affect
other parts. For example, a new curriculum might require teacher training and new
resources.
ASSIGNMENT 3 (YEAR MODULE)
DUE DATE: 31 July 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than …July 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
Understanding (10 Marks):
1. Define the concept of the school as a system/organization as discussed in the module. How
does viewing a school in this way enhance our understanding of its functioning?
ANSWERS:
Definition:
A school as a system/organization refers to viewing the school as an interconnected set of
components working together towards common educational goals. This perspective emphasizes
the relationships and interactions among various parts of the school, such as administration,
teachers, students, curriculum, facilities, and the broader community.
Enhancement of Understanding:
Viewing a school in this way enhances our understanding of its functioning by:
• Highlighting Interdependence: Recognizing that changes in one part of the system can affect
other parts. For example, a new curriculum might require teacher training and new
resources.
