TMS3715 Assignment
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, QUESTION 1 (50 marks) Use learning unit 6 - Teaching Reading
and Viewing to HL Learners in FET to complete the tasks of this
assignment. Question 1.1 (15 marks) Provide an explanation of the
schema theory and its relevance in the modern day South African
classroom context. Discuss why you would use this theory
specifically to teach the language skill of
Certainly! Here's a detailed response to Question 1.1, focusing on
schema theory and its relevance in the modern South African
classroom context:
Schema Theory and Its Relevance in the Modern South African
Classroom
1. Explanation of Schema Theory:
Schema theory, originating from cognitive psychology, posits that
individuals construct mental frameworks (schemas) to organize and
interpret information based on their prior knowledge and
experiences. These schemas help individuals process new
information by assimilating it into existing schemas or
accommodating new information by modifying existing schemas.
• Key Concepts:
o Schema: Mental structures that organize knowledge and
guide cognitive processes.
o Assimilation: Integrating new information into existing
schemas.
o Accommodation: Adjusting existing schemas or creating
new ones when new information cannot be assimilated.