Educational Studies: a Second Level Course. The Curriculum: Context, Design and Development. Units 13 to 15. Problems of Curriculum Innovations
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,UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
January / February 2023
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS
EDS3701
EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
TAKE HOME EXAM (Closed book)
100 Marks
Duration 3 Hours
This paper consists of 3 pages.
INSTRUCTIONS:
• THIS EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF FOUR QUESTIONS.
• ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.
• PLEASE NUMBER YOUR ANSWERS CORRECTLY.
• ALL QUESTIONS CARRY EQUAL MARKS
DECLARATION
(Your portfolio/exam script will not be marked if this is not completed)
I, …………………………………………………………………
(Name & Surname)
Student number: …………………………
Module code: …………….
Hereby declare the following:
I understand UNISA’S policy on plagiarism. This examination is my original work produced by myself. I have duly
acknowledged all the other people’s work (both electronic and print) through the proper reference techniques as
stipulated in this module.
I have not copied work of others and handed it in as my own. I have also not made my work available to any fellow
students to submit as their own.
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, 2
EDS3701
January / February 2023
Question 1
The following questions require you to reflect on your own learning experiences at the
University of South Africa.
1.1 Explain how Collaborative learning is used in the EDS3701 module at the University of
South Africa (UNISA)? (7)
1.2 EDS3701 is offered strictly online. Explain what online learning is according to your
own understanding? Include both the advantages and disadvantages of this learning
method. Use your own experiences of learning at UNISA. (18)
[25]
Question 2
In the EDS3701 module, you have learnt about different types of teaching models and
theories that you can use in a real classroom.
2.1 List one theory which you prefer using in your teaching. (1)
2.2 Explain why you like the theory chosen above? (6)
2.3 Discuss how you use this theory in your teaching? (10)
2.4 State how learners learn when you use this theory in a classroom environment? (8)
[25 Marks]
, 3
EDS3701
January / February 2023
Question 3
Learners in South African Schools are experiencing Gender Based Violence (GBV) within
the school premises. The latest media reports indicate that teachers are also involved in
assaulting female and male learners at schools.
3.1 Define the concept Gender Based Violence (3)
3.2 As a new teacher in your school you are tasked to discuss the types of GBV that
are being experienced by learners in your school.
3.2.1 List and discuss 6 types of GBV experiences in your school. (12)
3.3 Lastly, discuss how you can solve the scourge of GBV in your school. (10)
[25 Marks]
Question 4
How can you decolonize the subject that you are currently teaching in your school?
4.1. To answer this question, start by defining the concept decolonization. (5)
4.2 Which subject are you teaching? (1)
4.3 How can you decolonize your subject? (12)
4.4 Discuss why it is crucial for you and your school to decolonize the curriculum of your subject?
(7)
Provide relevant examples to support your answer.
[25 Marks]
[Total: 100 marks]
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