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LIFE ORIENTATION
GRADE 10
JUNE EXAMINATION
2024
The following previous exam papers were used: @IMPAQ JUN 2019, @IMPAQ JUN 2020, @IMPAQ
JUN 2021, @IMPAQ JUN 2022, GDE Addendum on: LGBTQI content & LO revision book 2023 WCED
This information/answers are from the memorandum (there are more possible answers). Some
information is repeated - I want to show you the different ways in which the same information is
asked.
Good luck. Juffrou Ansie
Content:
1. Self-development in society
2. Democracy and human rights
3. Careers and career choices
4. Study skills
5. Social and environmental responsibility
6. Physical education
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Key words:
Self-esteem Self-esteem refers to how we value and view ourselves. This includes
our overall self-worth and the positive or negative feelings we have about
ourselves.
Self-awareness Self-awareness involves knowing yourself intimately—your strengths,
weaknesses, emotions and motivations. It is the ability to recognize
patterns in your behaviour and understand what drives you
Self-development Self-development refers to the continuous process of personal growth
and improvement. It encompasses various aspects of life including
skills, knowledge and character
Volunteer work Volunteer work is a voluntary act of an individual or group who
voluntarily offers their time and labour for community service
Civic responsibility Civic responsibility means active participation in the public life of a
community in an informed, committed and constructive manner, with a
focus on common interest
Virtual volunteering Virtual volunteering refers to voluntary activities that are completed, in
whole or in part, using the Internet at home, school, telecentre, or
another Internet-connected device, such as a smartphone or Virtual
volunteering is also known as online volunteering, remote volunteering
or e-volunteering
Youth organisations Focus on providing activities and socialization for minors.
Civic organisations Means any local service club or local civic league or association of 10 or
more persons not organised for profit but conducted solely for
educational or charitable purposes
Community services Is unpaid work performed by a person or group of people for the benefit
and improvement of their community without any form of
compensation.
Community projects A project is a combination of set goals to be achieved within a set period
of time.
Social thinking skills Social thinking skills are the ability to take into account your own and
others thoughts, emotions, beliefs, intentions, knowledge, etc.
Constructive thinking Constructive thinking is basically a way of thinking constructively about
skills your world and environment when you choose to interpret and respond
to them in ways that will support your growth and development
Critical thinking skills Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly and rationally about what to
do or what to believe
The principles of The principles of SMART for setting personal goals and achieving those
SMART goals
Gaslighting "Gaslighting" is psychological or emotional manipulation to make
someone doubt their own judgment, in order to gain power over them.
Power of reference The power someone possesses to influence others based on respect
and admiration is called referent power _
Resilience Resilience refers to a person's ability to recover from adversity
Ideal amount of time The ideal amount of time per day to spend on physical activity is 60
per day minutes.
Fartlek exercises Fartlek exercises are related to sprints
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SELF DEVELOPMENT IN SOCIETY
LGBTQI@GDE Addendum re: LGBTQI content
The abbreviation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex
The nature and source of prejudice, discriminatory and oppressive behaviour.
1. Many lesbian, gay, bi, trans and intersex (LGBTQI) people report that they deal surprisingly well
with systemic discrimination, some of them experience depression or any other mental health
condition. However, experiences with discrimination and stigmatization can lead to a greater
likelihood of emotional distress, depression and anxiety.
2. People can often feel pressured to fit into society's conventional ideas of being masculine or
feminine. Those who do not fit the mould may be subjected to ridicule, intimidation and even
physical abuse.
3. Although there is an increasing acceptance of LGBTQI people in society and greater visibility in
the media and public life, many LGBTQI people still experience discrimination, harassment and
violence at work, school and in social situations
The impact of discrimination
1. Discrimination is linked to health harm, even for those not directly exposed to it, because
the presence of discrimination, stigma, and prejudice creates a hostile social climate that
strains individuals' coping resources and contributes to minority stress.
2. Minority stress—including internalized stigma, low self-esteem, expectations of rejection,
and fear of discrimination—help explain the health disparities seen in LGBT populations.
3. Discrimination based on intersecting identities such as gender, race or socio-economic
status can exacerbate the harm of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or
gender identity.
What can schools do?
• Schools can also help reduce stigma and discrimination of the LGBTQI community. A
positive school environment is associated with less depression, less suicidal feelings,
lower drug use, and less unexcused absence from school among LGBQTI students.
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• Schools can help create safer and more supportive environments by preventing bullying
and harassment, fostering school connectedness and fostering parental involvement.
This can be done through the following policies and
practices.
• Encourage respect for all students and do not
allow bullying, harassment or violence against
any students.
• Identify "safe spaces," such as counsellors’
offices, designated classrooms, or student
organisations, where gay and bisexual youth can
receive support from administrators, teachers, or
other school personnel.
• Encourage student-led and student-organised school clubs that promote a safe,
welcoming and accepting school environment (such as gay-straight alliances, which are
school clubs open to youth of all sexual orientations).
• Make sure that health classes or educational materials contain HIV and STD information
that is also relevant to gay and bisexual youth, and make sure that the information uses
inclusive words or terms.
• Encourage school district and school staff to create and publicize trainings on how to
create safe and supportive school environments for all students, regardless of sexual
orientation or gender identity, and encourage staff to attend these
trainings.
• Make it easier for students to access community-based providers
experienced in providing health services, including HIV/STD testing
and counselling, and social and psychological services to gay and
bisexual youth.
What can communities do?
1. Imagine being a young person and feeling confused, isolated and
not accepted for who you are? All youth on the road to self-
discovery need positive role models.
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