Question 1
1. Before it was colonized and even before the arrival of missionaries, the African
continent underwent its own education and learning. However, colonialism tried to
destabilize traditional and indigenous social structures. This was accomplished
through conquest and ideological control. Again, the strong emphasis on
Christianity, undermined indigenous peoples’ existing beliefs. Children were
encouraged to read a bible, thus literacy was valued. With that being said,
missionaries also encouraged schooling, whereas mission schools was providing
workforce for capitalist. It is apparent that the education that was introduced into
African communities was organized in such a way that individuals were unable to
fully identify with the continent’s ideals.
2. According to Christie, mission schools instilled the value of discipline and hard
work, resulting in the reproduction of social class positions: For example, school
buildings and classrooms were often badly constructed, classrooms were poorly
resourced and not maintained. In addition, learners in working class schools often
into low paid, working class employment, and on the other hand teachers were not
fully trained.
3. The Young Christian Workers is an international youth movement that promote
each young person’s dignity and worth it. It empowers its members to confront
social exclusion and take action to better their lives at home, at work and in their
communities. The YCW believes that each young worker plays an important role
in addressing his or her personal needs and issues. Members are urged to begin
by reviewing their own lives and considering potential solutions for improvement.
Question 2
i. I argue with the statement because, the implementation of Bantu Education in
South Africa’s education system resulted in low financing and expenditures for
black schools, a shortage of numbers and training for black school teachers.
Inadequate black school conditions and resources, and a subs-standard education
curriculum. Furthermore, we can grow mentally, socially, health and well-being
through social science. We can also improve our sense of finances, create
neighborhood safer and change for the better.
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, ii. During the 1976 unrest, as an educator, I would maintain order in my classroom
by establishing consistency, as learners of all ages respond positively to a
consistent approach to discipline. Again, I would also maintain discipline by
ensuring that punishments and incentives are clearly defined. This is an
accomplished by including students in the construction of classroom rules or codes
of conduct. For instance, by making a poster or reward system for a display, which
is a way to embed your expectation into the classroom culture. Finally, I would
control classroom discipline by making learning interesting, where good classroom
discipline goes hand in hand with engaging lessons.
Question 3
1. Missionary education expanded during the 19th and 20th centuries (until 1953/4),
mainly due to British and European missionaries. What was taught in schools in
the 19th century?
Literacy
The Christian doctrine
Boys were trained to be carpenters, masons and blacksmiths.
Mission schools provided teacher training for a small group of people.
Learners were trained as catechists and educators to organize services,
spread the Gospel among their people.
2. Christie argues and believe that by accepting colonization rather than questioning
it, these ideals helped to prepare black people to accept an inferior position in
society. She continues to validate that, missionary values prepared people for
subordinate roles in society and in the workforce. Other schools provide skills
which were useful in the workplace such as wagon making and needlework.
However, these type of skills tended to maintain social class differentiation.
Furthermore, Christie state that most of black learners went on to become
members of the working class rather than attaining the higher level of the middle
class.
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1. Before it was colonized and even before the arrival of missionaries, the African
continent underwent its own education and learning. However, colonialism tried to
destabilize traditional and indigenous social structures. This was accomplished
through conquest and ideological control. Again, the strong emphasis on
Christianity, undermined indigenous peoples’ existing beliefs. Children were
encouraged to read a bible, thus literacy was valued. With that being said,
missionaries also encouraged schooling, whereas mission schools was providing
workforce for capitalist. It is apparent that the education that was introduced into
African communities was organized in such a way that individuals were unable to
fully identify with the continent’s ideals.
2. According to Christie, mission schools instilled the value of discipline and hard
work, resulting in the reproduction of social class positions: For example, school
buildings and classrooms were often badly constructed, classrooms were poorly
resourced and not maintained. In addition, learners in working class schools often
into low paid, working class employment, and on the other hand teachers were not
fully trained.
3. The Young Christian Workers is an international youth movement that promote
each young person’s dignity and worth it. It empowers its members to confront
social exclusion and take action to better their lives at home, at work and in their
communities. The YCW believes that each young worker plays an important role
in addressing his or her personal needs and issues. Members are urged to begin
by reviewing their own lives and considering potential solutions for improvement.
Question 2
i. I argue with the statement because, the implementation of Bantu Education in
South Africa’s education system resulted in low financing and expenditures for
black schools, a shortage of numbers and training for black school teachers.
Inadequate black school conditions and resources, and a subs-standard education
curriculum. Furthermore, we can grow mentally, socially, health and well-being
through social science. We can also improve our sense of finances, create
neighborhood safer and change for the better.
1|Page
, ii. During the 1976 unrest, as an educator, I would maintain order in my classroom
by establishing consistency, as learners of all ages respond positively to a
consistent approach to discipline. Again, I would also maintain discipline by
ensuring that punishments and incentives are clearly defined. This is an
accomplished by including students in the construction of classroom rules or codes
of conduct. For instance, by making a poster or reward system for a display, which
is a way to embed your expectation into the classroom culture. Finally, I would
control classroom discipline by making learning interesting, where good classroom
discipline goes hand in hand with engaging lessons.
Question 3
1. Missionary education expanded during the 19th and 20th centuries (until 1953/4),
mainly due to British and European missionaries. What was taught in schools in
the 19th century?
Literacy
The Christian doctrine
Boys were trained to be carpenters, masons and blacksmiths.
Mission schools provided teacher training for a small group of people.
Learners were trained as catechists and educators to organize services,
spread the Gospel among their people.
2. Christie argues and believe that by accepting colonization rather than questioning
it, these ideals helped to prepare black people to accept an inferior position in
society. She continues to validate that, missionary values prepared people for
subordinate roles in society and in the workforce. Other schools provide skills
which were useful in the workplace such as wagon making and needlework.
However, these type of skills tended to maintain social class differentiation.
Furthermore, Christie state that most of black learners went on to become
members of the working class rather than attaining the higher level of the middle
class.
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