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ASSESSMENT 3 2024 HED4808
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ASSESSMENT 3 2024 HED4808
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ASSESSMENT 3 2024Perspectives and Pedagogies in the
Early Years (Birth to 9 years)
HED4808
Year Module 2024
QUESTION 1: (20)
Choose any one of the developmental theories in your study guide. Show how it can be
used in the formal classroom to enhance learners learning. Use examples from either
Mathematics of Language/Home or First Additional to explain the integration in learning
a concept from the mentioned subjects. In your answer include:
• A concept to be used in the answer - refer to CAPS - Grade R to 3
• The theory (its proponent)– and its explanation (reference sources where the
information is obtained)
CAPS:
https://www.education.gov.za/Curriculum/CurriculumAssessmentPolicyStatements(CAP
S)/CAPSFoundation.aspx
NB: Use subheadings and references.
# Developmental Theory: Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory
## Proponent and Explanation
Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory emphasizes the importance of social
interaction and cultural context in the development of cognitive skills.
According to Vygotsky, learning is a socially mediated process where
knowledge is co-constructed through communication and collaboration
with others—peers, teachers, and family members. This theory posits
, that learning occurs in a cultural context and that tools such as
language play a crucial role in cognitive development (Vygotsky, 1978).
Vygotsky introduced the concept of the *Zone of Proximal
Development (ZPD)*, which refers to the difference between what a
learner can do independently and what they can achieve with guidance.
This theory underscores the significance of scaffolding—providing the
necessary support to help learners bridge the gap between their
current knowledge and the learning goals (Vygotsky, 1978).
### Reference Source
- Vygotsky, L.S. (1978). Mind in Society: The Development of Higher
Psychological Processes. Harvard University Press.
## Concept from CAPS: Mathematics – Counting and Number
Recognition (Grade R to 3)
### Integration in Learning
In the Grade R to 3 mathematics curriculum, one essential concept is
counting and number recognition. Using Vygotsky's Sociocultural
Theory, teachers can enhance learners' understanding of this concept
through collaborative learning activities that promote social interaction.
### Classroom Activity: Group Counting Game
1. **Setup**: Arrange learners in small groups and provide them with
various counting materials, such as blocks, beads, or counters. Each
group can represent different numbers or quantities.
2. **Sociocultural Interaction**: Each group is tasked with counting
their materials together. They must communicate with one another to
arrive at the correct count. The teacher circulates among the groups,
offering guidance and prompting discussions. For example, if a group is
unsure whether they have ten blocks, the teacher might ask, "Can you
show your thinking to your friends? How can you count them together
to confirm?"
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