CSP2601
ASSIGNMENT 5
SEMESTER 2
UNIQUE NO: 796311
DUE: 22 SEPTEMBER 2023
, Question 1
1.1 True: A public school may administer an admission test to a learner before the learner is
offered a place at the school. Schools have the right to assess a learner's readiness for the
curriculum they offer. However, these assessments should be fair, transparent, and non-
discriminatory.
1.2 False: If a learner is older than 14 years, he or she must be accompanied by a suitable adult
when attending a school disciplinary hearing. This requirement aims to ensure that the learner's
rights are protected and that they have proper support during the process.
1.3 False: Learners are legally obligated to attend school from the age of seven, not five, until
they finish their Grade 9 final examinations. The age of compulsory education may vary by
jurisdiction, but it generally starts around the age of seven.
1.4 True: If a learner commits a serious offence, the principal may suspend him or her until such
time as a hearing can be held to decide what needs to be done. This is a common practice to
ensure the safety and well-being of the school community while an investigation is conducted.
1.5 False: A learner from a Muslim background attending a public school where the school
governing body has selected the Christian faith for school prayer purposes does not need to
practice the dominant faith of the school. Learners have the right to freedom of religion and should
not be compelled to follow a faith that is not their own. Schools should respect and accommodate
the religious beliefs of all students.
QUESTION 2
2.1 "As adults, teachers live according to a different set of ethical rules than learners and
therefore do not need to model care ethics in the classroom." Critique this statement. (4)
This statement is problematic and can be critiqued as follows:
Ethical Consistency: Ethical principles should be consistent regardless of age. Teachers have a
responsibility to model ethical behavior, including care ethics, to learners. This consistency in
ethical standards helps create a conducive and respectful learning environment.
Teaching Values: Teachers play a crucial role in imparting values to their students. Modeling
care ethics, which emphasizes empathy, compassion, and concern for others, helps learners
develop these important qualities for their personal and social growth.
ASSIGNMENT 5
SEMESTER 2
UNIQUE NO: 796311
DUE: 22 SEPTEMBER 2023
, Question 1
1.1 True: A public school may administer an admission test to a learner before the learner is
offered a place at the school. Schools have the right to assess a learner's readiness for the
curriculum they offer. However, these assessments should be fair, transparent, and non-
discriminatory.
1.2 False: If a learner is older than 14 years, he or she must be accompanied by a suitable adult
when attending a school disciplinary hearing. This requirement aims to ensure that the learner's
rights are protected and that they have proper support during the process.
1.3 False: Learners are legally obligated to attend school from the age of seven, not five, until
they finish their Grade 9 final examinations. The age of compulsory education may vary by
jurisdiction, but it generally starts around the age of seven.
1.4 True: If a learner commits a serious offence, the principal may suspend him or her until such
time as a hearing can be held to decide what needs to be done. This is a common practice to
ensure the safety and well-being of the school community while an investigation is conducted.
1.5 False: A learner from a Muslim background attending a public school where the school
governing body has selected the Christian faith for school prayer purposes does not need to
practice the dominant faith of the school. Learners have the right to freedom of religion and should
not be compelled to follow a faith that is not their own. Schools should respect and accommodate
the religious beliefs of all students.
QUESTION 2
2.1 "As adults, teachers live according to a different set of ethical rules than learners and
therefore do not need to model care ethics in the classroom." Critique this statement. (4)
This statement is problematic and can be critiqued as follows:
Ethical Consistency: Ethical principles should be consistent regardless of age. Teachers have a
responsibility to model ethical behavior, including care ethics, to learners. This consistency in
ethical standards helps create a conducive and respectful learning environment.
Teaching Values: Teachers play a crucial role in imparting values to their students. Modeling
care ethics, which emphasizes empathy, compassion, and concern for others, helps learners
develop these important qualities for their personal and social growth.
