UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA)
College of Education
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ASSIGNMENT 2
Mind Map: Challenges, Impacts and Solutions
in Classroom Management
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Module Code: PYC1511
Assignment No.: Assignment 2
Due Date: 2026
Semester: Semester 1, 2026
Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for Introduction to Human Psychology /
Education
at the University of South Africa.
, UNISA | PYC1511 / Education Assignment 2 – Mind Map
Question 1: Mind Map – Challenges, Classroom Management Impacts, and Solutions
The scenario presented by Bruwer (2025) depicts a rural South African public school where
systemic dysfunction, professional negligence, and social crises converge to undermine the
learning environment. Research in educational psychology consistently demonstrates that
effective classroom management is foundational to learner achievement, and that teacher
professionalism directly shapes the quality of that management (Stronge, 2018). The follow-
ing mind map and supporting narrative identify five key challenges from the scenario, explore
their impact on classroom management, and propose concrete solutions grounded in best
practice.
Table 1: Mind Map Colour Legend
Colour Meaning
Red Challenge Branch
Dark Red Impact on Classroom Management
Green Solution Branch
Navy Central Concept
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College of Education
⋄
ASSIGNMENT 2
Mind Map: Challenges, Impacts and Solutions
in Classroom Management
⋄
Module Code: PYC1511
Assignment No.: Assignment 2
Due Date: 2026
Semester: Semester 1, 2026
Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for Introduction to Human Psychology /
Education
at the University of South Africa.
, UNISA | PYC1511 / Education Assignment 2 – Mind Map
Question 1: Mind Map – Challenges, Classroom Management Impacts, and Solutions
The scenario presented by Bruwer (2025) depicts a rural South African public school where
systemic dysfunction, professional negligence, and social crises converge to undermine the
learning environment. Research in educational psychology consistently demonstrates that
effective classroom management is foundational to learner achievement, and that teacher
professionalism directly shapes the quality of that management (Stronge, 2018). The follow-
ing mind map and supporting narrative identify five key challenges from the scenario, explore
their impact on classroom management, and propose concrete solutions grounded in best
practice.
Table 1: Mind Map Colour Legend
Colour Meaning
Red Challenge Branch
Dark Red Impact on Classroom Management
Green Solution Branch
Navy Central Concept
Page 1 of 7
