APPENDIX A: ASSIGNMENTS (SEMESTER 1 – 2017
ASSIGNMENT 01 FOR SEMESTER 1
Due date Unique number
17 March 2017 791467
Question 1
Siphiwe works as a researcher at a non-profit government organisation. She is good at
presenting the results of a research study to a group of executives and requests to be sent
on a presentation skills course. Her written motivation that accompanies the request for
funding for the course includes that she aspires to move into the training department of her
organisation. Her request is approved. This is an example of …………………………………
1. training
2. development
3. skills building
4. education
Question 2
Mary has just started school. She is learning how to do simple addition and subtraction. The
teacher is using examples of food and sweets in the explanations. This is an example of …...
1. memorising
2. implicit learning
3. explicit learning
4. problem solving
Question 3
Emotional intelligence is ………………. .
1. equal to intellectual quotient
2. cannot be enhanced through training
3. intelligence applied to emotions
4. the same throughout one's life
Question 4
Applied competence consists of the following:
(a) Reflexive competence
(b) Foundational competence
(c) Knowledge competence
(d) Knowledge and skills
(e) Practical competence
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, 1. a, b and c
2. a, b and d
3. b, c and e
4. a, b and e
Question 5
Pumla is studying the legislation related to education, training and development. She is
using the study guide to help her to understand the work, doing the activities in the study
guide related to the training legislation, and answering the self-assessment questions. This
is an example of …………………………………………………………..
1. self-directedness in learning
2. a mastery orientation to learning
3. utilising experience in learning
4. a lifelong approach to learning
Question 6
Reflexive competence is the ability to .
(a) adapt easily to planned change
(b) apply knowledge and skills in a similar context
(c) adapt to change in unforeseen circumstances
(d) apply knowledge and skills in different contexts
(e) consider a range of practical solutions to problems
1. a and b
2. a and c
3. b and c
4. c and d
Question 7
Learners with a performance orientation to learning are concerned with ……………….. .
(a) doing well in training.
(b) being evaluated positively.
(c) increasing their competence.
(d) finding out why they need to know the new information.
(e) seeing errors and mistakes as part of learning.
1. a, b
2. a, c
3. b, c
4. b, d
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ASSIGNMENT 01 FOR SEMESTER 1
Due date Unique number
17 March 2017 791467
Question 1
Siphiwe works as a researcher at a non-profit government organisation. She is good at
presenting the results of a research study to a group of executives and requests to be sent
on a presentation skills course. Her written motivation that accompanies the request for
funding for the course includes that she aspires to move into the training department of her
organisation. Her request is approved. This is an example of …………………………………
1. training
2. development
3. skills building
4. education
Question 2
Mary has just started school. She is learning how to do simple addition and subtraction. The
teacher is using examples of food and sweets in the explanations. This is an example of …...
1. memorising
2. implicit learning
3. explicit learning
4. problem solving
Question 3
Emotional intelligence is ………………. .
1. equal to intellectual quotient
2. cannot be enhanced through training
3. intelligence applied to emotions
4. the same throughout one's life
Question 4
Applied competence consists of the following:
(a) Reflexive competence
(b) Foundational competence
(c) Knowledge competence
(d) Knowledge and skills
(e) Practical competence
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, 1. a, b and c
2. a, b and d
3. b, c and e
4. a, b and e
Question 5
Pumla is studying the legislation related to education, training and development. She is
using the study guide to help her to understand the work, doing the activities in the study
guide related to the training legislation, and answering the self-assessment questions. This
is an example of …………………………………………………………..
1. self-directedness in learning
2. a mastery orientation to learning
3. utilising experience in learning
4. a lifelong approach to learning
Question 6
Reflexive competence is the ability to .
(a) adapt easily to planned change
(b) apply knowledge and skills in a similar context
(c) adapt to change in unforeseen circumstances
(d) apply knowledge and skills in different contexts
(e) consider a range of practical solutions to problems
1. a and b
2. a and c
3. b and c
4. c and d
Question 7
Learners with a performance orientation to learning are concerned with ……………….. .
(a) doing well in training.
(b) being evaluated positively.
(c) increasing their competence.
(d) finding out why they need to know the new information.
(e) seeing errors and mistakes as part of learning.
1. a, b
2. a, c
3. b, c
4. b, d
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