lOMoAR cPSD| 16857960
, lOMoAR cPSD| 16857960
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
Oct 2025
ESC3701
EDUCATIONAL STUDIES IN CONTEXT
100 marks
Duration: 3 hours
EXAMINERS:
FIRST: Mrs T Myende SECOND: Dr ND
Ndwandwe
EXTERNAL: Dr LR Maharajh (UKZN)
This paper consists of five (5) pages.
Instructions:
1. Scan or enter the QR code (13fef365) before you start the exam. (See page 2)
2. Please include your student number on your exam answer script.
3. You are allowed to access your prescribed works and the study material (this is an openbook
examination). You are, however, not allowed to copy verbatim from your study material. You should provide
answers in your own words. In the case of any cheating or plagiarism, no mark will be allocated.
4. Students must upload their answer scripts in a single PDF file on the official myExams platform
(answer scripts must not be password protected or uploaded as "read-only" files). The University only marks
one (1) submission received from a student. Priority is granted to scripts received via the myExams platform.
Additional student exam instructions:
“Students must acknowledge compliance with the Unisa examination rules and affirm that the work they are
submitting is their own, by ticking the honesty declaration box when submitting their answer scripts. Students
suspected of dishonest conduct during the examinations will be subjected to disciplinary processes. Students may
not communicate with any other person or request assistance from any other person during their examinations.
The use of Telegram, WhatsApp, or any other instant messaging services with any other person (except when
asking for technical assistance via official channels of the SCSC or the Invigilator WhatsApp line) are strictly
prohibited. Plagiarism is a violation of academic integrity and students who plagiarise, copy from published work,
or use Artificial Intelligence Software (e.g. ChatGPT) or online sources (e.g. course material), unless explicitly
permitted, will be in violation of the Policy on Academic Integrity and the Student Disciplinary Code and may be
referred to a disciplinary hearing. Unisa has a zero tolerance for plagiarism and/or any other forms of academic
dishonesty”
, lOMoAR cPSD| 16857960
Instructions:
This paper consists of TWO (2) parts:
PART A: Philosophy of education. You have a CHOICE from SIX (6) QUESTIONS. Answer ANY
FIVE (5)
QUESTIONS (10 x 5 = 50).
PART B: Sociology of education. You have a CHOICE from SIX (6) QUESTIONS. Answer ANY
FIVE (5)
QUESTIONS (10 x 5 = 50).
Total: [100]
PART A: PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION Subtotal: (50)
CHOICE QUESTIONS
Answer any FIVE of the six (6) questions that follow: (Question 1-6)
QUESTION 1
According to Higgs and Letseka (2022, p. 9), “Much of the history of Africa has been dominated by
colonial occupation. Colonialism in Africa provided the framework for the organised subjugation of the
cultural, scientific and economic life of many on the African continent.”
Explain, in what ways education in Africa became colonialised. In your response, provide an evaluation
of whether education is still colonised today. (10)
Question 1
According to Higgs and Letseka (2022, p. 9), “Much of the history of
Africa has been dominated by colonial occupation. Colonialism in Africa
provided the framework for the organised subjugation of the cultural,
scientific and economic life of many on the African continent.” Explain,
in what ways education in Africa became colonialised. In your response,
provide an evaluation of whether education is still colonised today. (10)
Introduction
Education in Africa has undergone profound transformation since the arrival
of colonial powers. Before colonisation, African societies had rich systems of
indigenous education that were deeply intertwined with culture, community
values, moral development, and survival skills. These systems promoted
, lOMoAR cPSD| 16857960
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
Oct 2025
ESC3701
EDUCATIONAL STUDIES IN CONTEXT
100 marks
Duration: 3 hours
EXAMINERS:
FIRST: Mrs T Myende SECOND: Dr ND
Ndwandwe
EXTERNAL: Dr LR Maharajh (UKZN)
This paper consists of five (5) pages.
Instructions:
1. Scan or enter the QR code (13fef365) before you start the exam. (See page 2)
2. Please include your student number on your exam answer script.
3. You are allowed to access your prescribed works and the study material (this is an openbook
examination). You are, however, not allowed to copy verbatim from your study material. You should provide
answers in your own words. In the case of any cheating or plagiarism, no mark will be allocated.
4. Students must upload their answer scripts in a single PDF file on the official myExams platform
(answer scripts must not be password protected or uploaded as "read-only" files). The University only marks
one (1) submission received from a student. Priority is granted to scripts received via the myExams platform.
Additional student exam instructions:
“Students must acknowledge compliance with the Unisa examination rules and affirm that the work they are
submitting is their own, by ticking the honesty declaration box when submitting their answer scripts. Students
suspected of dishonest conduct during the examinations will be subjected to disciplinary processes. Students may
not communicate with any other person or request assistance from any other person during their examinations.
The use of Telegram, WhatsApp, or any other instant messaging services with any other person (except when
asking for technical assistance via official channels of the SCSC or the Invigilator WhatsApp line) are strictly
prohibited. Plagiarism is a violation of academic integrity and students who plagiarise, copy from published work,
or use Artificial Intelligence Software (e.g. ChatGPT) or online sources (e.g. course material), unless explicitly
permitted, will be in violation of the Policy on Academic Integrity and the Student Disciplinary Code and may be
referred to a disciplinary hearing. Unisa has a zero tolerance for plagiarism and/or any other forms of academic
dishonesty”
, lOMoAR cPSD| 16857960
Instructions:
This paper consists of TWO (2) parts:
PART A: Philosophy of education. You have a CHOICE from SIX (6) QUESTIONS. Answer ANY
FIVE (5)
QUESTIONS (10 x 5 = 50).
PART B: Sociology of education. You have a CHOICE from SIX (6) QUESTIONS. Answer ANY
FIVE (5)
QUESTIONS (10 x 5 = 50).
Total: [100]
PART A: PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION Subtotal: (50)
CHOICE QUESTIONS
Answer any FIVE of the six (6) questions that follow: (Question 1-6)
QUESTION 1
According to Higgs and Letseka (2022, p. 9), “Much of the history of Africa has been dominated by
colonial occupation. Colonialism in Africa provided the framework for the organised subjugation of the
cultural, scientific and economic life of many on the African continent.”
Explain, in what ways education in Africa became colonialised. In your response, provide an evaluation
of whether education is still colonised today. (10)
Question 1
According to Higgs and Letseka (2022, p. 9), “Much of the history of
Africa has been dominated by colonial occupation. Colonialism in Africa
provided the framework for the organised subjugation of the cultural,
scientific and economic life of many on the African continent.” Explain,
in what ways education in Africa became colonialised. In your response,
provide an evaluation of whether education is still colonised today. (10)
Introduction
Education in Africa has undergone profound transformation since the arrival
of colonial powers. Before colonisation, African societies had rich systems of
indigenous education that were deeply intertwined with culture, community
values, moral development, and survival skills. These systems promoted
