RCE2601 Assignment 4 SOLUTIONS 2025 Research
and Critical Reasoning
Opened: Friday, 1 August 2025, 8:00 AM
Due: Thursday, 4 September 2025, 8:00 PM
RCE2601 – Research and Critical
Reasoning
Assignment Title: Problem-Based Application of Research Concepts
Marks: 100
NQF Level: 7
Word Count: ~3,320
Student Name:
Student Number: 123456789
, Introduction
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has fundamentally transformed the education
sector, reshaping the ways in which learners and teachers interact with knowledge. In
South Africa, where historical inequalities in education persist, digital tools present both
an opportunity and a challenge for enhancing teaching and learning. Technology-
enhanced teaching has emerged as a powerful means of improving learner
engagement, motivation, and academic performance. However, the successful
integration of digital tools into secondary schools depends on contextual realities,
pedagogical strategies, and sound research into their impact.
This assignment responds to the Department of Basic Education’s request for a
structured research plan on the impact of technology-enhanced teaching on learner
engagement in South African secondary schools. The focus is on designing a study that
not only produces credible results but also generates actionable recommendations for
improving teaching practice through digital integration. To achieve this, the assignment
explores key aspects of research and critical reasoning, including the design of the
literature review, the selection of research paradigms, the choice of suitable research
approaches and methods, the application of action research, and considerations for
ethics and trustworthiness.
By systematically addressing each of these areas, the assignment ensures alignment
with Units 3–5 of the RCE2601 study guide, while grounding arguments in relevant
theories, frameworks, and debates in education research. The ultimate aim is to
propose a rigorous and contextually relevant research design capable of advancing
both academic knowledge and educational practice in South Africa.
and Critical Reasoning
Opened: Friday, 1 August 2025, 8:00 AM
Due: Thursday, 4 September 2025, 8:00 PM
RCE2601 – Research and Critical
Reasoning
Assignment Title: Problem-Based Application of Research Concepts
Marks: 100
NQF Level: 7
Word Count: ~3,320
Student Name:
Student Number: 123456789
, Introduction
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has fundamentally transformed the education
sector, reshaping the ways in which learners and teachers interact with knowledge. In
South Africa, where historical inequalities in education persist, digital tools present both
an opportunity and a challenge for enhancing teaching and learning. Technology-
enhanced teaching has emerged as a powerful means of improving learner
engagement, motivation, and academic performance. However, the successful
integration of digital tools into secondary schools depends on contextual realities,
pedagogical strategies, and sound research into their impact.
This assignment responds to the Department of Basic Education’s request for a
structured research plan on the impact of technology-enhanced teaching on learner
engagement in South African secondary schools. The focus is on designing a study that
not only produces credible results but also generates actionable recommendations for
improving teaching practice through digital integration. To achieve this, the assignment
explores key aspects of research and critical reasoning, including the design of the
literature review, the selection of research paradigms, the choice of suitable research
approaches and methods, the application of action research, and considerations for
ethics and trustworthiness.
By systematically addressing each of these areas, the assignment ensures alignment
with Units 3–5 of the RCE2601 study guide, while grounding arguments in relevant
theories, frameworks, and debates in education research. The ultimate aim is to
propose a rigorous and contextually relevant research design capable of advancing
both academic knowledge and educational practice in South Africa.
