CDE3701 Assignment 3 Semester 1 2026 – Due 16 July 2026

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CDE3701 ASSIGNMENT 3 2026
DUE 16 JULY 2026

QUESTION 1
(25 marks)
RED ZONE – EMA
You cannot use AI for this question because it is important to use
your own voice and ideas to answer these questions.
1.1 Discuss how the concept of protective factors, as discussed by Masten et al (2011),
relates to children’s resilience.
(3 marks)
1.2 Create a mind map in which you identify three characteristics that form part of the
protective factors that strengthen the resilience of children (Masten et al, 2011) and give
an example of each. Consult the rubric below to answer this question based on the mark
allocation.
(10 marks)
RUBRIC: QUESTION 1.1 – PROTECTIVE FACTORS CHARACTERISTICS MIND-MAP
Criteria
Description
Mark allocation
Mind map title
Clear title for mind map
2 marks
Number of
protective factor
characteristics
Three characteristics are clearly
listed.
3 marks (1 mark for each
characteristic)
Three examples are provided of
each characteristic. Examples
must be realistic and clearly
3 marks (1 mark for each
relevant example per
Relevant

CDE3701/ASSESSMENT 3/2026
1.3 Discuss how neighbourhood quality (such as safety, clean air and low violence)
influences children’s emotional and social development.
(2 marks)
1.4 According to Louw and Louw (2014), explain how culture can function as a protective
factor in strengthening children’s resilience.
(2 marks)
1.5 Explain why positive self-esteem is considered an important personal protective factor
in child development.
(2 marks)
1.6 Discuss how access to recreational centres and after-school programmes could
support the resilience of a child living in a high-risk environment.
(2 marks)
1.7 Explain how family characteristics contribute to a stable and supportive home
environment.
(2 marks)
1.8 Discuss how personal characteristics may strengthen a child’s resilience.
(2 marks)