SED2601
Assignment 3
2024 - DUE 25
July 2024
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
[School]
[Course title]
, SED2601 Assignment 3 2024 - DUE 25 July 2024
Question 1
1.1 Discuss what is meant by the following: a) Modern democracy (3) b)
Citizenship education (3) 8
1.2 Discuss the two types of citizenship education, and indicate which approach
(active or passive) you think is the best one for learners. Substantiate your answer.
(10)
1.3 Discuss the two main features of the apartheid state in South Africa. (4)2.1
Explain why it is important that learners understand the notion of democracy in the
new South Africa (after apartheid). (6)
2.2 Explain ‘soft’ and ‘hard’ notions of community participation in citizenship
education. (4)
2.3 Explain what a cosmopolitan approach to citizenship education entails and
indicate how learners could benefit from this approach. (10)
Question 1
1.1 Discuss what is meant by the following:
a) Modern democracy (3)
Modern democracy refers to a political system where power is vested in the hands
of the people, either directly or through elected representatives. It is characterized
by principles such as political equality, majority rule, and the protection of
individual rights and freedoms. Modern democracies typically have institutions
and practices like free and fair elections, rule of law, separation of powers, and
protection of human rights.
b) Citizenship education (3)
Citizenship education is a form of education aimed at preparing individuals to
become informed, responsible, and active members of society. It encompasses
teaching the rights, responsibilities, and roles of citizens in a democracy.
Citizenship education promotes understanding of democratic principles,
encourages participation in civic life, and fosters a sense of community and social
responsibility.
Assignment 3
2024 - DUE 25
July 2024
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
[School]
[Course title]
, SED2601 Assignment 3 2024 - DUE 25 July 2024
Question 1
1.1 Discuss what is meant by the following: a) Modern democracy (3) b)
Citizenship education (3) 8
1.2 Discuss the two types of citizenship education, and indicate which approach
(active or passive) you think is the best one for learners. Substantiate your answer.
(10)
1.3 Discuss the two main features of the apartheid state in South Africa. (4)2.1
Explain why it is important that learners understand the notion of democracy in the
new South Africa (after apartheid). (6)
2.2 Explain ‘soft’ and ‘hard’ notions of community participation in citizenship
education. (4)
2.3 Explain what a cosmopolitan approach to citizenship education entails and
indicate how learners could benefit from this approach. (10)
Question 1
1.1 Discuss what is meant by the following:
a) Modern democracy (3)
Modern democracy refers to a political system where power is vested in the hands
of the people, either directly or through elected representatives. It is characterized
by principles such as political equality, majority rule, and the protection of
individual rights and freedoms. Modern democracies typically have institutions
and practices like free and fair elections, rule of law, separation of powers, and
protection of human rights.
b) Citizenship education (3)
Citizenship education is a form of education aimed at preparing individuals to
become informed, responsible, and active members of society. It encompasses
teaching the rights, responsibilities, and roles of citizens in a democracy.
Citizenship education promotes understanding of democratic principles,
encourages participation in civic life, and fosters a sense of community and social
responsibility.
