HED4802 Assignment 2 (QUALITY ANSWERS) 2024

This document contains workings, explanations and solutions to the HED4802 Assignment 2 (QUALITY ANSWERS) 2024. For assistance call or us on 0.6.8..8.1.2..0.9.3.4.... 1. Suggest four new subjects that should be added to the current curriculum for a phase that you know or teach. Give reasons for your choices. (25) Marking guide: Criteria Description Marks Relevance of subjects Are the suggested subjects appropriate and relevant to the current curriculum? 5 Justification Are clear and convincing reasons provided for why each suggested subject should be added? Are the suggestions realistic in terms of implementation within the current educational system? 10 Potential Impact Is there a clear explanation of how each suggested subject would positively impact students' learning and development? 10 Total Marks 25 • Answer the following four (4) questions. • You may not use AI software/apps/tools to answer your assignment. • All resources that you consult must be cited in text, and you must provide a reference list at the end of your assignment. • Your assignment will be processed through Turnitin. You must paraphrase all highlighted whole sentences or paragraphs. • You have three submissions available for Turnitin. All three submissions must be made before the due date. You do not have to use all 3 submissions. • A title page must include your name, student number, module code, assignment number. • DO NOT COPY THE MARKING GUIDE INTO YOUR ASSIGNMENT – IT WILL INCREASE YOUR SIMILARITY INDEX 2. Construct a concept map on the four curriculum studies perspectives and approaches (pages15–18 of your textbook). A concept map shows the most important concepts and how they are related to each other. A concept map is not a mind map [see module page for more information]. (25) Marking guide: Criteria Description Marks Inclusion of Key Concepts Are the main concepts from pages 15–18 of the textbook accurately represented in the concept map? 5 Clarity and Organization Is the concept map well-structured and easy to follow, with clear relationships between concepts? 10 Accuracy of Relationships Are the connections between concepts accurate and reflective of their relationships as described in the textbook? 10 Total Marks 25 3. In the fourth curriculum policy cycle in South Africa, a single curriculum document (CAPS) was produced. Every teacher teaches the same content at the same time and uses a similar textbook. Discuss the positive and negative consequences of this type of curriculum for teachers, school management teams and learners. (25) Marking guide: Criteria Description Marks Analysis of Impact on Teachers Are the effects on teachers accurately identified and analyzed, considering factors such as workload, professional development, and autonomy? 10 Analysis of Impact on Management Are the implications for school management teams thoroughly explored, including issues related to administration, resource allocation, and decision-making? 5 Analysis of Impact on Learners Are the effects on learners discussed comprehensively, addressing aspects such as academic achievement, engagement, and individualized learning needs? 10 Total Marks 25 4. Create a PowerPoint presentation (+-10 slides) where you compare a hidden and null curriculum. Copy your slides into your Word document answer sheet (see the example below). Do not embed the PowerPoint. Ensure that the slides are clear and legible.