Summary GRL1501 ASSIGNMENT 2 2023

QUESTION 1: 1.1 Below is a list of statements. In each instance, indicate if the statement is true (T) or false (F). (4) Statement T/F a) Motor development starts when a baby attempts to lift his/her limbs while lying down. b) School readiness occurs naturally when a child reaches a certain age. c) Fine motor development starts early, thus laying the foundation for gross motor development, which occurs later. d) Physical literacy refers to gaining knowledge about the importance of physical education. 1.2 Read the statement below and answer the question that follows. According to the Healthy Active Kids South Africa Report Card (2022), more research is needed to understand the relationship between screen time and sedentary behaviour. The concern is that as children spend more time watching television, playing video games and interacting with smartphones, they become physically inactive. Do you agree that there is a relationship between children’s increasingly sedentary lifestyle and technology? Why do you agree or disagree? (Mention three points to support your view.) (6) [10] QUESTION 2: 2.1 Provide three reasons why physical activities should form an important part of a young child’s life. (6) 2.2 “Many schools omit the prescribed time for physical activity and deem it … a waste of time” (GRL1501 Study Guide, p. 6). Based on your experience as a Grade R teacher, analyse the statement above and indicate whether you agree or disagree with it. Provide three reasons for your view. QUESTION 2: 2.1 Provide three reasons why physical activities should form an important part of a young child’s life. (6) 2.2 “Many schools omit the prescribed time for physical activity and deem it … a waste of time” (GRL1501 Study Guide, p. 6). Based on your experience as a Grade R teacher, analyse the statement above and indicate whether you agree or disagree with it. Provide three reasons for your view. 2.3 “Children learn within the framework of their own abilities, capabilities and efforts. The teacher needs to provide the setting, opportunities, feedback and encouragement for each child to succeed” (GRL1501 Study Guide, p. 6). Analyse the statement above and indicate the teaching approach that it resonates with. Then describe three features of that approach. (8) [20] QUESTION 3: 3.1 Discuss four factors that might negatively influence a young child’s willingness to engage in physical activities (8). Then explain what Grade R teachers can do to address/mitigate those factors (8). (Note that this question has two parts). (16) [16] QUESTION 4: 4.1 The role and importance of warming up and cooling down during movement activities is sometimes overlooked by teachers. Explain the importance of warm-up and cool-down activities in movement lessons and provide examples. The template below provides guidance on how you should structure your answer. (10) The importance of warm-up activities. (Mention three points.) (3) • • • Make one example (2) • The importance of cooling down activities. (Mention three points.) (3) • • • Make one example (2) QUESTION 5: 5.1 Plan a movement lesson in which you include two gross motor activities to enhance the learning of mathematics and two gross motor activities to enhance language development. Use the template below to write your lesson plan. Include the following in your lesson plan: (12) 1) A warm-up 2) At least four stations 3) The aim of each station 4) The outcome of each station 5) A drawing of the activity in each station 6) A cooling-down activity