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QUESTION 1: (10)
Read the following scenario and answer the question below:
There are two Grade 3 classes with 80 learners each. You have been allocated to
teach them Home Language, First Additional Language, Mathematics and Life
Skills, a total of 50 periods per week. The written work policy for the school stipulates
that you must give those learners a minimum of four exercises per week for Home
Language, five for Mathematics, three for First Additional Language and two for Life
Skills. You are also expected to carry out classroom administrative responsibilities.
All learners must have report cards for their academic performance at the end of
each quarter.
Identify the challenges that you may encounter in managing large classes and
suggest possible ways of addressing them.
QUESTION 2: (10)
Briefly explain the purpose or objectives of the following South African Acts that are
applicable in the Foundation Phase:
2.1 National Education Policy Act (Act 27 of 1996) (2)
2.2 South African Council of Educators Act (Act 31 of 2000) (2)
2.3 Employment of Educators Act (Act 76 of 1998) (2)
2.4 Employment Equity Act (Act 55 of 1998) (2)
2.5 South African Schools Act (Act 84 of 1996) (2)
QUESTION 3: (10)
Discuss the ways in which you can manage multi-grade classes to ensure that there
is effective teaching and learning in primary schools.
QUESTION 4: (10)
The concept of a school governing body should be conceived as the legally required
board of lay and professional people elected to govern a school or a college
(Oldroyd, Elsner & Poster, 1996:27). Discuss this statement under the following sub-
headings:
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