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Tutorial Letter 102/0/2024: Education Studies

This document provides information about the four assignments for the EDS3701 module in 2024. It outlines the assignment topics, due dates, submission requirements, and marking allocations. Assignment 1 is due on March 27th and is worth 60% of the year mark. Assignment 2 is due on May 8th and is worth 20% of the year mark. Assignments 3 and 4 are each worth 10% and due on June 28th and July 31st respectively. Students must include a cover page, table of contents, and references for each assignment. Late submissions will not be accepted.

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Tutorial Letter 102/0/2024: Education Studies

This document provides information about the four assignments for the EDS3701 module in 2024. It outlines the assignment topics, due dates, submission requirements, and marking allocations. Assignment 1 is due on March 27th and is worth 60% of the year mark. Assignment 2 is due on May 8th and is worth 20% of the year mark. Assignments 3 and 4 are each worth 10% and due on June 28th and July 31st respectively. Students must include a cover page, table of contents, and references for each assignment. Late submissions will not be accepted.

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EDS3701/102/0/2024

Tutorial Letter 102/0/2024

Education Studies
EDS3701

Year Module

Educational Foundations

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please register on myUnisa, activate your myLife e-mail account and
make sure that you have regular access to the myUnisa module
website, EDS370124-Y, as well as your group website.

Note: This is a fully online module. It is, therefore, only available on myUnisa.

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EDS3701 Assignments for 2024

Unique assignment numbers


Each assignment has a unique number which should be indicated on the cover page as well
as the mark-reading sheet (if applicable for multiple-choice questions). The number comes
with the assignment. The unique numbers have not been included in the table below:
Assignment due dates
Assignment Type Unique Submission Weight
number number date
Assignment 01 Essay 531557 27 March 2024 60%
Assignment 02 Essay 693157 08 May 2024 20%
Assignment 03 Essay 693268 28 June 2024 10%
Assignment 04 Essay 693526 31 July 2024 10%

Submission of assignments
Because this module is offered fully online, the assignments are provided only on myUnisa as
they become due. You will see them when you go online.

There are four written assignments to submit in this module. Each assignment has different
instructions. Assignment 01 carries a different weight compared to Assignment 02.
Assignment 01 contributes 60% towards your year mark. Assignment 02 contribute 20%.
Assignment 03 and assignment 04 each contribute 10% towards your year mark. NO
EXTENSIONS will be granted after the submission date. Make sure you number your
assignments correctly as Assignment 01 and 02 etc., and indicate the unique assignment
numbers. You have to study the contents of your study guide in detail to be able to answer the
assignment questions, which are designed to test your overall knowledge.

Avoid sending your assignment to the primary lecturer via email. Students who submit
their late assignment to the primary lecturer their assignments will not be marked. Use
the correct platforms as explained in this tutorial letter and your tutorial letter 101. Also
read the announcements that are sent by the primary lecturer and the University of
South Africa because they carry important information.

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The assignments

Assignment 01 Due date 27 March 2024 Unique number: 531557

Your answer should not exceed six (6) pages in length.


Ten (10) marks will be allocated for the assignment structure. The assignment
structure includes the following:
The Cover page with your name, surname, assignment number, assignment unique
number, module code and the name of the primary lecturer. (3 marks).
• Table of contents (2 marks).
• List of references (5 marks).

QUESTIONS
1.1 What is learning? (3)
1.2 Discuss five (5) types of learning. Provide examples to support your answer.(37)
TOTAL: [50 marks]

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Assignment 02 Due date: 08 May 2024 Unique number: 693157

Your answer should not exceed six (6) pages in length.


Ten (10) marks will be allocated for the assignment structure. The assignment
structure includes the following:
The assignment structure includes the following:
• Cover page with your name, surname, assignment number, assignment unique
number, module code and the name of the primary lecturer. (3 marks).
• Table of contents (2 marks)
• List of references (5 marks)

QUESTIONS
Explain how you can use the Sociocultural Theory of learning to underpin your
own teaching. (40)

In your response explain why you support the sociocultural theory.

• How are you using the theory?

• What are the strengths of the theory?

• What are the shortcomings of the theory?

• And finally, how are you addressing the short comings of the theory?

TOTAL: [50 marks]

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Assignment 03 Due date: 28 June 2024 number: 693268

Your answer should not exceed six (6) pages in length.


Ten (10) marks will be allocated for the assignment structure. The assignment
structure includes the following:
The assignment structure includes the following:
• Cover page with your name, surname, assignment number, assignment
unique number, module code and the name of the primary lecturer. (3 marks).
• Table of contents (2 marks)
• List of references (5 marks)

Write an assignment explaining about the two types of diverse schools that are
found in this country (Urban and rural schools). (40 marks)
In your response include the following topics:
• Define the characteristics of each type of school.
• Qualifications and experiences of teachers employed in each type of school.
• Challenges experienced by each school.
• How you can solve the challenges that affect teaching and learning in each
type of school.
TOTAL: [50 marks]

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Assignment 04 Due date: 31 July 2024 number: 693526

Your answer should not exceed six (6) pages in length.


Ten (10) marks will be allocated for the assignment structure. The assignment
structure includes the following:
The assignment structure includes the following:
• Cover page with your name, surname, assignment number, assignment
unique number, module code and the name of the primary lecturer. (3 marks)
• Table of contents (2 marks).
• List of references (5 marks).
QUESTIONS

4.1 Explain why it is important to learn about indigenous knowledge in the


curriculum. Provide examples to support your answers. (20 marks)

In your assignment responses include the following:

• What is indigenous knowledge.


• Why it is important to learn about indigenous knowledge in the
curriculum?
4.2 Explain why a country like South Africa should have gender studies in the
curriculum.
(20 marks)
TOTAL: [50 marks]

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Unisa 2024

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