Bianca van Heerden Student number: 62737481
CDE3701
Question 1
1.1
- Moral development
- Cognitive
- Language
- Social
- Emotional
- Physical
1.2
Domains of child development Practical examples
Moral development - Have a “what would you do” conversation
with different scenarios.
Cognitive - Story time with a questionnaire afterwards
Language - Do an exercise in which they have to explain
an object without saying what it is.
Social - Slit children into groups for problem solving
activities, where learners will discuss the
problem.
Emotional - Host small plays in the classroom for the
learners to play different rolls.
Physical Outdoor activities:
- Throwing a ball to one another.
1.3
- With emotional development, students can express themselves and not have out bursts to
disrupt the class.
- Moral development ensures that students will help one another and stray from things like
stealing.
- In the language domain, children will communicate better and avoid conflict.
Question 2:
2.1 As a teacher you have access to recourses such as guidance councillors to help children in
need, as for the effect on children, they will feel safe to ask for help.
2.2
Characteristics Grade
2.2.1 Activity 1 Personal characteristics: Grade 1
Sense of control:
- Give children options of what to learn today.
Sense of humour:
- Have a child each morning tell a joke.
Sense of expression:
, Bianca van Heerden Student number: 62737481
CDE3701
- Have a casual clothing day so they can express themselves
visually.
2.2.2 Activity 2 Family characteristics: Grade 2
Parent involvement:
- Have a parent day where parents come in to talk about their
jobs and have children draw a picture about the job they thought
sounded the most fun.
Faith and religion:
- Let the learners host a prepared oral presentation on their faith/
religion.
Extended family connections:
- Have learners prepare and make a “family tree” project:
2.2.3 Activity 3 Community characteristics: Grade 3
Low violence acceptance:
- Teach the learners the right and wrong way of problem solving
trough role-play
Exposure to role model and peers:
- Have two pictures up at a time and have learners say what the
good is and what the bad influence is.
Neighbourhood quality:
- Print out the area map and the children colour the safe areas
one colour and dangerous areas a different colour.
2.3
2.3.1
By having an open dialogue policy so children can come to you if they have personal problems.
2.3.2
By having a safe, clean environment for students to play in. Having the grounds cleaned regularly.
2.4
- Disruptions in family functioning.
- Abuse
- Health problems
- Racism
Question 3:
3.1
4 Areas Practical examples
1 Cognitive value - Through play the child solves problems. For example, by building a
tower with blocks the child learns that he needs to start with a flat solid
foundation in order to build a solid, tall tower.
- Play encourages creative thinking and curiosity. For Example, if a
child cannot reach an object, he may decide to climb on a chair to get to
the object or look over something that is too high.
CDE3701
Question 1
1.1
- Moral development
- Cognitive
- Language
- Social
- Emotional
- Physical
1.2
Domains of child development Practical examples
Moral development - Have a “what would you do” conversation
with different scenarios.
Cognitive - Story time with a questionnaire afterwards
Language - Do an exercise in which they have to explain
an object without saying what it is.
Social - Slit children into groups for problem solving
activities, where learners will discuss the
problem.
Emotional - Host small plays in the classroom for the
learners to play different rolls.
Physical Outdoor activities:
- Throwing a ball to one another.
1.3
- With emotional development, students can express themselves and not have out bursts to
disrupt the class.
- Moral development ensures that students will help one another and stray from things like
stealing.
- In the language domain, children will communicate better and avoid conflict.
Question 2:
2.1 As a teacher you have access to recourses such as guidance councillors to help children in
need, as for the effect on children, they will feel safe to ask for help.
2.2
Characteristics Grade
2.2.1 Activity 1 Personal characteristics: Grade 1
Sense of control:
- Give children options of what to learn today.
Sense of humour:
- Have a child each morning tell a joke.
Sense of expression:
, Bianca van Heerden Student number: 62737481
CDE3701
- Have a casual clothing day so they can express themselves
visually.
2.2.2 Activity 2 Family characteristics: Grade 2
Parent involvement:
- Have a parent day where parents come in to talk about their
jobs and have children draw a picture about the job they thought
sounded the most fun.
Faith and religion:
- Let the learners host a prepared oral presentation on their faith/
religion.
Extended family connections:
- Have learners prepare and make a “family tree” project:
2.2.3 Activity 3 Community characteristics: Grade 3
Low violence acceptance:
- Teach the learners the right and wrong way of problem solving
trough role-play
Exposure to role model and peers:
- Have two pictures up at a time and have learners say what the
good is and what the bad influence is.
Neighbourhood quality:
- Print out the area map and the children colour the safe areas
one colour and dangerous areas a different colour.
2.3
2.3.1
By having an open dialogue policy so children can come to you if they have personal problems.
2.3.2
By having a safe, clean environment for students to play in. Having the grounds cleaned regularly.
2.4
- Disruptions in family functioning.
- Abuse
- Health problems
- Racism
Question 3:
3.1
4 Areas Practical examples
1 Cognitive value - Through play the child solves problems. For example, by building a
tower with blocks the child learns that he needs to start with a flat solid
foundation in order to build a solid, tall tower.
- Play encourages creative thinking and curiosity. For Example, if a
child cannot reach an object, he may decide to climb on a chair to get to
the object or look over something that is too high.
