HED2601 EXAM 2024/2025
WITH LATEST VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
Reasons for learning about the history of your profession: - ANS-SUPPORT: learning about philosophers
and theorists who have influenced our thinking may validate or negate your own thinking. You will
appreciate traditional thinking and briaden your horizons to explore other viewpoints such as
Africanisation,which means the infusing of the Africanculture and indigenous knowledge into teaching
INSPIRATION: understanding how our history has influenced our current status quo, what methods
might effective and how a history includes religion,politics and economic pressure, all inform the
decisions that are taken that influence a particular profession as Foundation Phase teaching
, IDENTITY AND COMMITMENT: understanding the history of ECE means being aware of the need for
cultural sensitivity, knowing when to be cautious about universal ideas, understanding your own bias
and committing to contribute to enhance the education and development of young children
*In essence, by engaging with the history of your profession you are shaping what identity you
adopt,reflecting on how you will practice and appreciate the importance of the privilege of developing
young children's foundational knowledge
BEGINNING OF ECE - ANS-Meaning of ECD:
* Refers to the physical,cognitive, linguistic, and socio-emotional development of a child from the
prenatal stage up to age of eight years
* Refers to a comprehensive approach to policies and programmes for children from birth to nine years
of age with the active participation of their parents and caregivers. It's purpose is to protect the child's
rights to develop his/her full cognitive, emotional,social and physical potential
Needs of child involves: - ANS-1. Care which includes aspects like protection safety health,wellbeing and
nutrition
2. Education which takes into account early learning, early stimulation and emergent learning
3. Development, this refers to the growth and changes that children go through emotionally,physically,
socially and cognitively
BENEFITS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - ANS-1. Lays the foundation for future growth and
learning
2. Reduces failure rates in education
3. Provides readiness for formal schooling
4. Improved education outcomes and results
5. Allows women to be employed and to participate in the labour market
6. Contributes to an individual's employability
7. Reduces the crime rates as some people complete their education and find employment
8. Provides better economic opportunities for the poorest of the poor and reduces inequality
9. Ensures care of children in situations where there is a demand for workers and women must join the
workforce to meet the demand
10. Provides an opportunity for brain development experiences for later life
WITH LATEST VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
Reasons for learning about the history of your profession: - ANS-SUPPORT: learning about philosophers
and theorists who have influenced our thinking may validate or negate your own thinking. You will
appreciate traditional thinking and briaden your horizons to explore other viewpoints such as
Africanisation,which means the infusing of the Africanculture and indigenous knowledge into teaching
INSPIRATION: understanding how our history has influenced our current status quo, what methods
might effective and how a history includes religion,politics and economic pressure, all inform the
decisions that are taken that influence a particular profession as Foundation Phase teaching
, IDENTITY AND COMMITMENT: understanding the history of ECE means being aware of the need for
cultural sensitivity, knowing when to be cautious about universal ideas, understanding your own bias
and committing to contribute to enhance the education and development of young children
*In essence, by engaging with the history of your profession you are shaping what identity you
adopt,reflecting on how you will practice and appreciate the importance of the privilege of developing
young children's foundational knowledge
BEGINNING OF ECE - ANS-Meaning of ECD:
* Refers to the physical,cognitive, linguistic, and socio-emotional development of a child from the
prenatal stage up to age of eight years
* Refers to a comprehensive approach to policies and programmes for children from birth to nine years
of age with the active participation of their parents and caregivers. It's purpose is to protect the child's
rights to develop his/her full cognitive, emotional,social and physical potential
Needs of child involves: - ANS-1. Care which includes aspects like protection safety health,wellbeing and
nutrition
2. Education which takes into account early learning, early stimulation and emergent learning
3. Development, this refers to the growth and changes that children go through emotionally,physically,
socially and cognitively
BENEFITS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - ANS-1. Lays the foundation for future growth and
learning
2. Reduces failure rates in education
3. Provides readiness for formal schooling
4. Improved education outcomes and results
5. Allows women to be employed and to participate in the labour market
6. Contributes to an individual's employability
7. Reduces the crime rates as some people complete their education and find employment
8. Provides better economic opportunities for the poorest of the poor and reduces inequality
9. Ensures care of children in situations where there is a demand for workers and women must join the
workforce to meet the demand
10. Provides an opportunity for brain development experiences for later life
