ENG2611 ASSIGNMENT 3
- 2023
UNIQUE NUMBER: 523207
DUE DATE: 18 JULY 2023
,ASSIGNMENT 3
UNIQUE NUMBER: 523207
MARKS: 50
CLOSING DATE: 18 JULY 2023
ESSAY QUESTION:
In the South African context, over and above teaching Foundation/Intermediate Phase
learners how to read and write, it is also very important to sensitize them to issues of
diversity from an early age. Write an essay in which you discuss why teaching learners
about diversity is important, why literary texts are a good resource to use to teach about
diversity, and what benefits this can have for the learners’ social/cultural wellbeing.
To be able to respond to the question well, first read through Unit 3 and Unit 5 of your
Study Guide. Unit 3 will give you an overview of what diversity is and its impact on South
African classrooms, as well as some insights into how literary texts can be used to teach
about diversity.
Unit 5 gives an overview of how to write an academic essay.
A well-presented essay would include/explore the following:
1. A thorough explication of what diversity is, what it entails, and its influence on
South African schools.
2. Why it is important to teach learners about diversity from an early age.
3. Why literary texts can be beneficial to teaching young learners about diversity; and
4. The social and cultural benefits of teaching learners about diversity.
CONTAINS 2 (TWO) ESSAY EXAMPLES/GUIDELINES FOR THE
SAME ASSIGNMENT QUESTION, IN WHICH YOU CAN USE TO
STRUCTURE YOUR ESSAY!!
1
, EXAMPLE 1.
Nurturing Diversity in South African Schools: Enhancing Social and Cultural Wellbeing
Introduction
South African schools face the crucial task of not only imparting foundational literacy skills
but also sensitizing Foundation/Intermediate Phase learners to issues of diversity. This essay
delves into the importance of teaching learners about diversity from an early age, explores
the benefits of using literary texts as teaching resources for diversity education, and
highlights the social and cultural advantages that such education can bring to learners'
overall wellbeing.
2
- 2023
UNIQUE NUMBER: 523207
DUE DATE: 18 JULY 2023
,ASSIGNMENT 3
UNIQUE NUMBER: 523207
MARKS: 50
CLOSING DATE: 18 JULY 2023
ESSAY QUESTION:
In the South African context, over and above teaching Foundation/Intermediate Phase
learners how to read and write, it is also very important to sensitize them to issues of
diversity from an early age. Write an essay in which you discuss why teaching learners
about diversity is important, why literary texts are a good resource to use to teach about
diversity, and what benefits this can have for the learners’ social/cultural wellbeing.
To be able to respond to the question well, first read through Unit 3 and Unit 5 of your
Study Guide. Unit 3 will give you an overview of what diversity is and its impact on South
African classrooms, as well as some insights into how literary texts can be used to teach
about diversity.
Unit 5 gives an overview of how to write an academic essay.
A well-presented essay would include/explore the following:
1. A thorough explication of what diversity is, what it entails, and its influence on
South African schools.
2. Why it is important to teach learners about diversity from an early age.
3. Why literary texts can be beneficial to teaching young learners about diversity; and
4. The social and cultural benefits of teaching learners about diversity.
CONTAINS 2 (TWO) ESSAY EXAMPLES/GUIDELINES FOR THE
SAME ASSIGNMENT QUESTION, IN WHICH YOU CAN USE TO
STRUCTURE YOUR ESSAY!!
1
, EXAMPLE 1.
Nurturing Diversity in South African Schools: Enhancing Social and Cultural Wellbeing
Introduction
South African schools face the crucial task of not only imparting foundational literacy skills
but also sensitizing Foundation/Intermediate Phase learners to issues of diversity. This essay
delves into the importance of teaching learners about diversity from an early age, explores
the benefits of using literary texts as teaching resources for diversity education, and
highlights the social and cultural advantages that such education can bring to learners'
overall wellbeing.
2
