CSP2601 Assignment 3
2024 (823645) - DUE 25
July 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
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, CSP2601 Assignment 3 2024 (823645) - DUE 25 July 2024
Question 1 [10 marks]
Read each of the following statements and argue why the statement is INCORRECT. Each
correct answer is worth 2 marks. For example: Statement: Lev Vygotsky is the theorist
most associated with positive psychology. Answer: This statement is incorrect because
Martin Seligman is the theorist most associated with positive psychology. The following
statements are INCORRECT (1.1. to 1.5). Provide a reason for each statement that
explains why it is incorrect.
1.1 Children do not hold human rights. (2)
1.2 According to the South African Schools Act (No. 84 of 1996), it is not compulsory for
children to complete Grade 9. (2)
1.3 The main aim of the SIAS policy is to build an inclusive education and training 8
system. (2)
1.4 Teacher counsellors must use the same counselling approach for all learners regardless
of the nature of their challenges. (2)
1.5 Ubuntu embraces principles such as individualism and working for oneself. (2)
1.1 Children do not hold human rights.
This statement is incorrect because children are entitled to human rights. According to the United
Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), children have a wide array of rights
including the right to education, the right to be protected from abuse, and the right to express
their opinions. These rights are recognized globally and aim to ensure the welfare and
development of all children.
1.2 According to the South African Schools Act (No. 84 of 1996), it is not compulsory for
children to complete Grade 9.
This statement is incorrect because the South African Schools Act (No. 84 of 1996) mandates
that education is compulsory for children from the age of seven until the age of fifteen, or the
2024 (823645) - DUE 25
July 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
[DATE]
[Company address]
, CSP2601 Assignment 3 2024 (823645) - DUE 25 July 2024
Question 1 [10 marks]
Read each of the following statements and argue why the statement is INCORRECT. Each
correct answer is worth 2 marks. For example: Statement: Lev Vygotsky is the theorist
most associated with positive psychology. Answer: This statement is incorrect because
Martin Seligman is the theorist most associated with positive psychology. The following
statements are INCORRECT (1.1. to 1.5). Provide a reason for each statement that
explains why it is incorrect.
1.1 Children do not hold human rights. (2)
1.2 According to the South African Schools Act (No. 84 of 1996), it is not compulsory for
children to complete Grade 9. (2)
1.3 The main aim of the SIAS policy is to build an inclusive education and training 8
system. (2)
1.4 Teacher counsellors must use the same counselling approach for all learners regardless
of the nature of their challenges. (2)
1.5 Ubuntu embraces principles such as individualism and working for oneself. (2)
1.1 Children do not hold human rights.
This statement is incorrect because children are entitled to human rights. According to the United
Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), children have a wide array of rights
including the right to education, the right to be protected from abuse, and the right to express
their opinions. These rights are recognized globally and aim to ensure the welfare and
development of all children.
1.2 According to the South African Schools Act (No. 84 of 1996), it is not compulsory for
children to complete Grade 9.
This statement is incorrect because the South African Schools Act (No. 84 of 1996) mandates
that education is compulsory for children from the age of seven until the age of fifteen, or the
