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HED2601 ASSIGNMENT 2 2023
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- HED2601 (HED2601)
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- University Of South Africa
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HED2601ASSIGNMENT 2
2023
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
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, HED2601 ASSIGNMENT 2 2023
QUESTION 1
1.1 Read the passage below and answer the question that follows. The history
of ECE is full of research evidence on the benefits of ECE. In recent times,
scientific research has played a critical and important role in providing
evidence for the importance of ECE. In light of the above passage, state
FIVE (5) benefits of ECE? (5)
1.1 Five benefits of Early Childhood Education (ECE) based on the passage:
1. Enhanced cognitive development: ECE has been shown to support and enhance
children's cognitive development, including language skills, problem-solving abilities,
and critical thinking.
2. Social and emotional development: ECE provides opportunities for children to develop
social skills, such as cooperation, empathy, and self-regulation. It also fosters emotional
development by promoting self-confidence, resilience, and positive relationships with
peers and adults.
3. School readiness: ECE programs prepare children for formal schooling by helping them
acquire foundational skills, such as pre-reading, pre-writing, and numeracy skills. It also
promotes a smooth transition to primary education.
4. Long-term academic success: Research indicates that children who have access to
quality ECE experiences tend to perform better academically throughout their schooling
years, showing higher levels of achievement, graduation rates, and pursuing higher
education.
5. Reduction in achievement gaps: ECE has the potential to reduce educational disparities
by providing early intervention and support to children from disadvantaged
backgrounds. It helps bridge the achievement gap between children from different
socio-economic backgrounds.
1.2 Describe how children were raised and educated in South African
indigenous communities before the arrival of Europeans in 1652. (5)
1.2 Before the arrival of Europeans in 1652, children in South African indigenous
communities were raised and educated through communal involvement and practical
learning. The primary modes of education included:
, 1. Informal education within the family and community: Children learned from their
parents, extended family members, and community elders. Knowledge, skills, and values
were passed down through oral traditions, storytelling, observations, and participation
in daily activities.
2. Learning through play and exploration: Children engaged in activities that allowed them
to learn by doing. They learned through play, exploration of the natural environment,
and participation in community rituals and ceremonies.
3. Oral traditions and indigenous knowledge: Indigenous communities emphasized the
transmission of knowledge through oral traditions, where stories, myths, proverbs, and
folklore served as a means of education and preserving cultural heritage.
4. Skills development: Children learned practical skills related to their community's lifestyle,
such as farming, hunting, gathering, crafts, and social roles. Education was focused on
equipping children with the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute to their
community's well-being.
5. Cultural and moral education: Indigenous communities emphasized instilling cultural
values, ethics, and morals in children. They taught respect for elders, communal
harmony, cooperation, and a deep connection to nature and the spiritual world.
1.3 How were South African communities negatively transformed by colonial
influence from 1652 onwards? (5)
1.3 South African communities were negatively transformed by colonial influence from
1652 onwards in the following ways:
1. Land dispossession and forced displacement: The arrival of Europeans led to the
colonization of South Africa, resulting in the dispossession of indigenous communities
from their lands. Many indigenous communities were forcibly displaced, leading to the
loss of their traditional territories and disrupting their social and cultural structures.
2. Cultural suppression and assimilation: The colonial influence brought about the
imposition of European cultural norms, values, and systems. Indigenous languages,
customs, and practices were often suppressed or prohibited, with the aim of assimilating
indigenous populations into European ways of life. This eroded cultural identity and
undermined indigenous knowledge systems.
3. Economic exploitation and labor exploitation: Colonial powers exploited the resources
and labor of indigenous communities for their economic gains. Indigenous people were
often forced into labor-intensive industries such as mining and agriculture, leading to
the exploitation of their labor and economic subjugation.
4. Social segregation and discrimination: Colonial policies implemented systems of racial
segregation and discrimination, such as apartheid. These policies institutionalized racial
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