RFP2601 Assignment 2 (100% ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE July 2025

RFP2601 Assignment 2 (100% ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE July 2025 .........QUESTION 1: (30) 1.1 Explain why reading is so important in the foundation phase. (5) 1.2 Rule and Land (2017:2) state that “most South African children do not learn to read well.” Justify the reason for their statement. (5) 1.3 Explain what you understand by ‘invented writing’ and why children use invented writing. (5) 1.4 By establishing print-rich classrooms, responsive reading spaces are created that promote incidental reading. Discuss the role of the teacher in establishing print-rich classrooms. (5) 1.5 Pretorius et al (2016) and Willenberg (2018) recommend that teachers in training be properly skilled to teach children how to read for comprehension. Justify the reason for this recommendation. (5) 1.6 Assess the benefits of establishing school community libraries. (5) QUESTION 2: (35) Study the picture below carefully and then answer the questions which follow. 2.1 Identify the reading approach used in the picture and substantiate your answer. (5) 2.2 Discuss THREE (3) characteristics of this reading approach. (6) 2.3 Discuss the type of texts most suitable for this reading approach. (5) 2.4 Explain the benefits of using this type of reading approach. (4) 2.5 Your study guide introduces you to three other approaches that can be used to teach reading. Identify the three reading approaches and demonstrate how you will conduct reading with Grade 2 learners using each approach. (15) QUESTION 3: (20) 3.1 Substantiate how the reader response theory champions the reader’s role as an active participant in the creation of meaning while reading a text. (4) 3.2 The implications of Vygotsky’s concept of the More Knowledgeable Other (MKO) position the teacher as the MKO. As a teacher, do you consider yourself to be the MKO in the classroom? Provide an example of a reading scenario where you defend this position. (6) 8 3.3 Bandura (2005) believed that an individual will perform learned behaviours from a social model or the media only if they are motivated to do so, and if the behaviour proves to be useful to them. Discuss the role of motivation in reading. (5) 3.4 To apply behaviourism in the classroom, Schunk et al (2008) maintain that teachers should associate learning and classroom activities with pleasing outcomes. Demonstrate how you will achieve this in a reading lesson with Grade 3 learners. (5) QUESTION 4: (15) 4.1 Study the reading chart below. TASK: Use the chart to plan a reading lesson for Grade 2 learners. Your planning must be reflected on the template provided below. Remember that, as a teacher, your main goal for reading should be to develop the learners’ understanding and comprehension ability. The following aspects or characteristics of the reading development process should be included in your planning. Complete sections A and B. Provide and justify TWO (2) reasons why reading is considered an essential life skill. [2x3] (6) Explain why it is important for learners to develop reading skills in the foundation phase of schooling. (Discuss TWO (2) ways in which reading competence can influence a learner's self-efficacy. Provide TWO (2) examples of how reading can guide a learner's decision-making in everyday situations. Give and substantiate TWO (2) reasons for reading failure in South African primary schools. Ensure your response aligns with the study material without directly copying its content. Imagine a world without reading competence. What would it be like? (3) By establishing print-rich classrooms, responsive reading spaces are created that promote incidental reading. Discuss the role of the teacher in establishing a print-rich classroom. Explain TWO (2) ways in which a print-rich classroom can benefit learners. [2x3] (6) QUESTION 2: (35) Study the picture below carefully and then answer the questions which follow. 2.1 Identify the reading approach used in the picture and substantiate your answer. (5) 2.2 Discuss THREE (3) characteristics of this reading approach. (6) 2.3 Discuss the type of texts most suitable for this reading approach. (5) 2.4 Explain the benefits of using this type of reading approach. (4) 2.5 Your study guide introduces you to three other approaches that can be used to teach reading. Identify the three reading approaches and demonstrate how you will conduct reading with Grade 2 learners using each approach. (15) QUESTION 3: (20) 3.1 Substantiate how the reader response theory champions the reader’s role as an active participant in the creation of meaning while reading a text. (4) 3.2 The implications of Vygotsky’s concept of the More Knowledgeable Other (MKO) position the teacher as the MKO. As a teacher, do you consider yourself to be the MKO in the classroom? Provide an example of a reading scenario where you defend this position. (6) 8 3.3 Bandura (2005) believed that an individual will perform learned behaviours from a social model or the media only if they are motivated to do so, and if the behaviour proves to be useful to them. Discuss the role of motivation in reading. (5) 3.4 To apply behaviourism in the classroom, Schunk et al (2008) maintain that teachers should associate learning and classroom activities with pleasing outcomes. Demonstrate how you will achieve this in a reading lesson with Grade 3 learners. (5) QUESTION 4: (15) 4.1 Study the reading chart below. TASK: Use the chart to plan a reading lesson for Grade 2 learners. Your planning must be reflected on the template provided below. Remember that, as a teacher, your main goal for reading should be to develop the learners’ understanding and comprehension ability. The following aspects or characteristics of the reading development process should be included in your planning. Complete sections A and B. 7 Mention the grade level and describe what you will consider when setting up your classroom library. (5) 2.4 Identify THREE (3) types of resources you will include in your classroom and justify how each will support reading development. [3x3] (9) 2.5 Substantiate the value of maintaining a word wall in your classroom and describe what type of words you will include on it. (5) QUESTION 3: (40) Different theories and reading approaches play an important role in reading development. 3.1 Evaluate THREE (3) key characteristics of each of the following reading approaches: • group guided (4) • shared reading (4) • independent (4) 3.2 Study the picture carefully and answer the questions that follow. 3.2.1 Identify the reading approach shown in the picture and provide TWO (2) reasons to support your answer. (5) This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :07:34 GMT -05:00 8 3.2.2 Assess whether the teacher is attentive to learners with special educational needs and makes appropriate provisions to include them in reading activities. (5) 3.2.3 Identify and describe TWO (2) ways in which electronic devices can support reading development and benefit learners. [2x3] (6) 3.3 The purpose of studying theories is to help you understand different ideas from theorists, the debates in reading, and how behaviour and motivation can influence the reading process. With this in mind, evaluate the effectiveness of using behaviourism in the reading classroom. (6) 3.4 Vygotsky’s concept of the More Knowledgeable Other (MKO) places you, QUESTION 2: (35) Study the picture below carefully and then answer the questions which follow. 2.1 Identify the reading approach used in the picture and substantiate your answer. (5) 2.2 Discuss THREE (3) characteristics of this reading approach. (6) 2.3 Discuss the type of texts most suitable for this reading approach. (5) 2.4 Explain the benefits of using this type of reading approach. (4) 2.5 Your study guide introduces you to three other approaches that can be used to teach reading. Identify the three reading approaches and demonstrate how you will conduct reading with Grade 2 learners using each approach. (15) QUESTION 3: (20) 3.1 Substantiate how the reader response theory champions the reader’s role as an active participant in the creation of meaning while reading a text. (4) 3.2 The implications of Vygotsky’s concept of the More Knowledgeable Other (MKO) position the teacher as the MKO. As a teacher, do you consider yourself to be the MKO in the classroom? Provide an example of a reading scenario where you defend this position. (6) 8 3.3 Bandura (2005) believed that an individual will perform learned behaviours from a social model or the media only if they are motivated to do so, and if the behaviour proves to be useful to them. Discuss the role of motivation in reading. (5) 3.4 To apply behaviourism in the classroom, Schunk et al (2008) maintain that teachers should associate learning and classroom activities with pleasing outcomes. Demonstrate how you will achieve this in a reading lesson with Grade 3 learners. (5) QUESTION 4: (15) 4.1 Study the reading chart below. TASK: Use the chart to plan a reading lesson for Grade 2 learners. Your planning must be reflected on the template provided below. Remember that, as a teacher, your main goal for reading should be to develop the learners’ understanding and comprehension ability. The following aspects or characteristics of the reading development process should be included in your planning. Complete sections A and B. the teacher, in this role. Provide an example of a reading scenario and evaluate how it supports your role as the MKO. (6)