MFP2601
MANAGEMENT IN FOUNDATION PHASE
ASSIGNMENT 2
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
MARKS: 100%
1
, QUESTION 1
Define the following concepts:
1.1. Curriculum
1.2. Reflective teaching
1.3. Multigrade class
1.4. Africanisation
1.5. Learning
1.1 Curriculum
Although the curriculum does not have a specific definition, we can view the curriculum as all the
different aspects and concepts that should be teach in every grade. It is important for teachers to
understand and have knowledge of the specific subject’s, aspects, and concepts they teach in
order to provide successful education.
1.2 Reflective teaching
Reflective teaching refers to the planning, the presentation and the support teachers provide for
learners. In order words, the communication style, the level of content explanation and
facilitation the teacher provide on the most appropriate developmentally level of the specific
grade.
1.3 Multi-grade classes
Multi-grade classes refer to a classroom where there is one teacher, learners of mixed ages,
abilities and in different grades at the same time.
1.4 Africanisation
Africanisation is a process where the African culture and identity are taught and interpret in the
classroom. It includes adoption and promoting of the African culture.
1.5 Learning environment
The learning environment includes the teaching and learning of physical, affective, cognitive,
behavioural, and supporting environment.
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, QUESTION 2
The concept school governing body (SGB) should be conceived as the legally required
board of lay and professional people elected to govern a school or a college (Oldroyd,
Elsner & Poster 1996:27).
Discuss this statement under the following subheadings:
2.1 Components/members of the SGB of a public primary school
2.2 Terms of office for SGB members and office bearers
2.3 Roles and functions of SGBs in terms of the South African Schools
Act 84 of 1996
2.4 Policies to be developed by the SGB of a public school
2.1
- Learner’s parents
- Educators of the school
- Members of staff who are not educators
- Learners in or higher than eight grades
- The principal
- Co-opted members
2.2
Learner members and office bearers’ terms of office may not exceed one year and a school’s
governing body member’s term may not exceed three years. Office bearers may also be
reelected once that the one-year term has expired.
2.3 Roles and functions of SGBs in terms of the South African Schools
According to the South African Schools Act 84 of 1994, the school governing body must make
decisions regarding the following.
- An admissions policy of the school
- The language policy of the school
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MANAGEMENT IN FOUNDATION PHASE
ASSIGNMENT 2
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
MARKS: 100%
1
, QUESTION 1
Define the following concepts:
1.1. Curriculum
1.2. Reflective teaching
1.3. Multigrade class
1.4. Africanisation
1.5. Learning
1.1 Curriculum
Although the curriculum does not have a specific definition, we can view the curriculum as all the
different aspects and concepts that should be teach in every grade. It is important for teachers to
understand and have knowledge of the specific subject’s, aspects, and concepts they teach in
order to provide successful education.
1.2 Reflective teaching
Reflective teaching refers to the planning, the presentation and the support teachers provide for
learners. In order words, the communication style, the level of content explanation and
facilitation the teacher provide on the most appropriate developmentally level of the specific
grade.
1.3 Multi-grade classes
Multi-grade classes refer to a classroom where there is one teacher, learners of mixed ages,
abilities and in different grades at the same time.
1.4 Africanisation
Africanisation is a process where the African culture and identity are taught and interpret in the
classroom. It includes adoption and promoting of the African culture.
1.5 Learning environment
The learning environment includes the teaching and learning of physical, affective, cognitive,
behavioural, and supporting environment.
2
, QUESTION 2
The concept school governing body (SGB) should be conceived as the legally required
board of lay and professional people elected to govern a school or a college (Oldroyd,
Elsner & Poster 1996:27).
Discuss this statement under the following subheadings:
2.1 Components/members of the SGB of a public primary school
2.2 Terms of office for SGB members and office bearers
2.3 Roles and functions of SGBs in terms of the South African Schools
Act 84 of 1996
2.4 Policies to be developed by the SGB of a public school
2.1
- Learner’s parents
- Educators of the school
- Members of staff who are not educators
- Learners in or higher than eight grades
- The principal
- Co-opted members
2.2
Learner members and office bearers’ terms of office may not exceed one year and a school’s
governing body member’s term may not exceed three years. Office bearers may also be
reelected once that the one-year term has expired.
2.3 Roles and functions of SGBs in terms of the South African Schools
According to the South African Schools Act 84 of 1994, the school governing body must make
decisions regarding the following.
- An admissions policy of the school
- The language policy of the school
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