HED4807 Assignment 4
2024
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,HED4807 Assignment 4 2024
QUESTON 1:
LANGUAGE POLICIES (40)
1.1 A secondary school asked you address the parent body and explain
how the language in education policy (LiEP) sets out the choice of the
language of teaching and learning (LoLT) in the school. Read Learning Unit
2 on the module site, then prepare your speech that provides some
background, challenges and practicalities regarding the choice of LoLT,
that you will present”. (10)
1.2 Read the following abstract and answer the question that follows. (5)
Perceptions of Grade 11 Setswana Home Language Learners Regarding
English as The Language of Learning and Teaching in a Rural South
African School. ABSTRACT South African learners are among the millions
globally who learn English as a second language and use it as the
language of learning and teaching at various stages of their educational
careers. The literature abounds with views from language and education
experts confirming that proficiency in the language of teaching and learning
is crucial for academic success. However, the voices of the learners
themselves are absent in discussions on this crucial matter. This study
investigated the perceptions of Setswana Home Language learners about
studying English as a subject and using it as the language of teaching and
learning. The research focused on Grade 11 Setswana Home Language
learners in a rural public secondary school in the Bojanala Education
District, North-West Province, South Africa. Guided by Vygotsky’ socio-
, cultural theory, this single case qualitative study collected data through a
questionnaire administered to a purposefully sampled Grade 11 English
First Additional Language class, with qualitative analysis of the responses.
Findings revealed that learners felt they did not have a thorough
understanding of English; lacked confidence in speaking it; had poor
speaking and writing skills, preferred Setswana as the language of teaching
and learning, were exposed to the use of both their home language and
English in the classroom and lacked sufficient access to English in their
home environments. (Azagsiba, J.A. and Manyike, T.V., 2024. Perceptions
of Grade 11 Setswana Home Language Learners Regarding English as
The Language of Learning and Teaching in A Rural South African School.
Per Linguam: A Journal of Language Learning= Per Linguam: Tydskrif vir
Taalaanleer, 40(1), pp.1-17.)
1.2 What factors do you think contribute to the learners' lack of confidence
in speaking English despite being exposed to it in the classroom? (5)
1.3 Based on what you have read in the abstract, explain how would you
advise the English language teachers at the school to adapt their English
language teaching to assist the learners? Consider the following when you
formulate your advice: First additional language teaching theories First
additional language teaching approaches Translanguaging as an approach
to multilingualism (15)
1.4 Referring to the language learning theories you have engaged with in
the study material, explain your own opinion on the use of mother tongue
education. (10)
2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
,HED4807 Assignment 4 2024
QUESTON 1:
LANGUAGE POLICIES (40)
1.1 A secondary school asked you address the parent body and explain
how the language in education policy (LiEP) sets out the choice of the
language of teaching and learning (LoLT) in the school. Read Learning Unit
2 on the module site, then prepare your speech that provides some
background, challenges and practicalities regarding the choice of LoLT,
that you will present”. (10)
1.2 Read the following abstract and answer the question that follows. (5)
Perceptions of Grade 11 Setswana Home Language Learners Regarding
English as The Language of Learning and Teaching in a Rural South
African School. ABSTRACT South African learners are among the millions
globally who learn English as a second language and use it as the
language of learning and teaching at various stages of their educational
careers. The literature abounds with views from language and education
experts confirming that proficiency in the language of teaching and learning
is crucial for academic success. However, the voices of the learners
themselves are absent in discussions on this crucial matter. This study
investigated the perceptions of Setswana Home Language learners about
studying English as a subject and using it as the language of teaching and
learning. The research focused on Grade 11 Setswana Home Language
learners in a rural public secondary school in the Bojanala Education
District, North-West Province, South Africa. Guided by Vygotsky’ socio-
, cultural theory, this single case qualitative study collected data through a
questionnaire administered to a purposefully sampled Grade 11 English
First Additional Language class, with qualitative analysis of the responses.
Findings revealed that learners felt they did not have a thorough
understanding of English; lacked confidence in speaking it; had poor
speaking and writing skills, preferred Setswana as the language of teaching
and learning, were exposed to the use of both their home language and
English in the classroom and lacked sufficient access to English in their
home environments. (Azagsiba, J.A. and Manyike, T.V., 2024. Perceptions
of Grade 11 Setswana Home Language Learners Regarding English as
The Language of Learning and Teaching in A Rural South African School.
Per Linguam: A Journal of Language Learning= Per Linguam: Tydskrif vir
Taalaanleer, 40(1), pp.1-17.)
1.2 What factors do you think contribute to the learners' lack of confidence
in speaking English despite being exposed to it in the classroom? (5)
1.3 Based on what you have read in the abstract, explain how would you
advise the English language teachers at the school to adapt their English
language teaching to assist the learners? Consider the following when you
formulate your advice: First additional language teaching theories First
additional language teaching approaches Translanguaging as an approach
to multilingualism (15)
1.4 Referring to the language learning theories you have engaged with in
the study material, explain your own opinion on the use of mother tongue
education. (10)
