, HED4802 ASSIGNMENT 2 2026 ANSWERS - DUE DATE 2026
Question 1
(2 ESSAYS PROVIDED)
Reflection on the Influence of Curriculum on My Educational Journey
I attended school during the period when the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement
(CAPS) was being implemented in South African schools. The main curriculum I
experienced was CAPS, which was introduced to provide greater consistency, structure, and
clarity in teaching and learning across the country. This curriculum was characterised by
detailed subject content, prescribed assessment tasks, and clear guidelines regarding what
learners should learn during each grade and term (Department of Basic Education, 2011).
One change I remember in the education system was the increasing emphasis on continuous
assessment, where learners were evaluated through tests, assignments, projects, and
examinations throughout the academic year.
In my schooling experience, the subjects that were most emphasised included English,
Mathematics, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Accounting, and Life Orientation. These
subjects were regarded as important because they prepared learners for tertiary education and
future careers. I was mainly taught through teacher-centred methods where educators
explained concepts while learners listened, took notes, and completed activities based on the
lesson content. Although group work and class discussions were sometimes used, most
learning activities focused on teacher instruction and textbook-based learning. Assessment
usually took the form of class tests, examinations, assignments, research projects, oral
presentations, and practical tasks. This approach to teaching and learning made me feel
motivated to work hard academically, but it also created pressure because success was often
measured by examination results and academic performance.
Question 1
(2 ESSAYS PROVIDED)
Reflection on the Influence of Curriculum on My Educational Journey
I attended school during the period when the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement
(CAPS) was being implemented in South African schools. The main curriculum I
experienced was CAPS, which was introduced to provide greater consistency, structure, and
clarity in teaching and learning across the country. This curriculum was characterised by
detailed subject content, prescribed assessment tasks, and clear guidelines regarding what
learners should learn during each grade and term (Department of Basic Education, 2011).
One change I remember in the education system was the increasing emphasis on continuous
assessment, where learners were evaluated through tests, assignments, projects, and
examinations throughout the academic year.
In my schooling experience, the subjects that were most emphasised included English,
Mathematics, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Accounting, and Life Orientation. These
subjects were regarded as important because they prepared learners for tertiary education and
future careers. I was mainly taught through teacher-centred methods where educators
explained concepts while learners listened, took notes, and completed activities based on the
lesson content. Although group work and class discussions were sometimes used, most
learning activities focused on teacher instruction and textbook-based learning. Assessment
usually took the form of class tests, examinations, assignments, research projects, oral
presentations, and practical tasks. This approach to teaching and learning made me feel
motivated to work hard academically, but it also created pressure because success was often
measured by examination results and academic performance.
