Description
First read through the following sources, and then answer the questions.
Prescribed textbook (SoE): Chapters 3 and 4, and recommended readings
Wrap-around guide for this module
Question 1
1.1
Discuss what is meant by the following:
a)
Modern democracy (3)
b)
Citizenship education (3)
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1.2
Discuss the two types of citizenship education, and indicate which approach (active or passive) you think is the best one for learners. Substantiate your answer. (10)
1.3
Discuss the two main features of the apartheid state in South Africa. (4)
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Question 2
2.1
Explain why it is important that learners understand the notion of democracy in the new South Africa (after apartheid). (6)
2.2
Explain ‘soft’ and ‘hard’ notions of community participation in citizenship education. (4)
2.3
Explain what a cosmopolitan approach to citizenship education entails and indicate how learners could benefit from this approach. (10)
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Question 3
3.1
What is social stratification? (4)
3.2
From a sociological perspective, discuss what is meant by:
i)
Gender (3)
ii)
Diversity (3)
3.3
“Access to schooling is largely dependent on race, class and gender.” Briefly discuss the term “access”. (4)
3.4 Provide an argument to argue that access is dependent on the race, class, and gender of the learner. (6)
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SED2601/102
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Question 4
4.1
What is identity? (2)
4.2
Define “culture”. (2)
4.3
Discuss and provide ONE example of each of the following:
i)
Culture as tradition (4)
ii)
Culture as symbol system (4)
iii)
Culture as motive and emotion (4)
4.4
If you had the power to change discrimination in schools, what practices would you introduce as a teacher? (4)
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Question 5
5.1
Identify yourself with a teacher. Discuss the guidelines for gender-fair teaching in schools and explain – with examples – why there might be problems in schools with the implementation of some of the guidelines. (10)
5.2 Discuss what is meant by “achieved characteristics”. (6)
5.3 In which social class do you think SGBs are? Provide a reason for your answer.
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