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CUS3701 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Assignment 3 2023 () - Due 27 July 2023 100% TRUSTED workings, explanations and solutions. Whatsapp 067 171 1739 for assistance. .............................................. QUESTION 1 The way we interpret the world around us is determined partly by our beliefs, values and norms, but mostly by contextual influences. The educator’s interpretation and implementation of a curriculum is also influenced by the context. Choices regarding planning and designing a learning programme, the inclusion of particular instructional strategies and the practical application are embedded in knowledge and the understanding of the educational situation. Influences ranging from the political, social and economic culture to the norms and knowledge structures of educators affect teaching and learning. Taking the above into consideration, critically discuss the following: 1.1 A socio-constructivist’s view (Vygotsky) of the impact of context on curriculum implementation (7 marks). Do you agree with his view (1 mark)? Justify your answer (2 marks). (10) 1.2 The influence of changes in the South African context on curriculum by referring briefly to the most important economic, social and political forces. (20) [30] QUESTION 2 While teachers may rely on a textbook, they should also develop lessons that use other media, for example playing and discussing the influences on a piece of classical music that was written during the French Revolution. Alternatively, learners could be asked to use the internet or visit a library to research a particular topic or theme. When using any learning and teaching support material (textbooks are only one type of material), it is advisable to evaluate the materials before buying them to see if they are suitable. 2.1 Discuss the reasons for using exemplary lesson materials. (10) 2.2 What should the teacher keep in mind when choosing lesson materials that can lead to effective implementation of the curriculum? (10) [20] QUESTION 3 Distinguish between what the impact of decolonisation and Africanisation would be on curriculum development on the one hand and curriculum enactment on the other. Discuss your views in a few paragraphs. [10] 16 QUESTION 4 Read section 4.3 in your textbook. If a curriculum developer wants to prepare learners holistically for a diverse school context and embed African values such as ubuntu, what values should be taught at schools, particularly for the diverse South African context? With this in mind, discuss in your OWN words which interpersonal, intrapersonal and environmental values should be taught at school. [10] QUESTION 5 This is an open question. Suggested length: 4 to 5 pages (that is, 1 200–1 400 words). The implementation of the curriculum needs to be a phase-long process for planning, managing and organising classroom practice. This means that what is planned must guide and inform what is done in the classroom, all teaching, learning and assessment. As teachers, what do we have to take into consideration when we plan for teaching and learning to take place and who should be involved in curriculum planning? Your focus should be on one phase in the school. In your case study you should include, as a minimum, the following: 5.1 Stages of planning for curriculum interpretation and implementation (process) (5) 5.2 Who should be involved? (5) 5.3 Which documents do you need? (5) 5.4 Example of a lesson plan for ONE SUBJECT IN ONE GRADE IN THE PHASE (product), including an activity (10) 5.5 Your own SWOT analysis of any school (5) [30]