RDF2601 Resource Development in the Foundation Phase Assessment 3 Portfolio

1.INTRODUCTION

Assessment 3 is a mandatory summative assessment in the form of a portfolio. The portfolio is an OUT-OF-TIMETABLE examination which consists of short essay-type questions. Start with the portfolio as soon as possible, to give yourself enough time to complete all the activities. Remember that your competency to achieve the prescribed module outcomes for RDF2601 will be demonstrated and assessed in this portfolio. Use the checklist to help you verify that ALL your evidence is properly compiled in your portfolio, and ready for submission by the due date.

Take note:

• Assessment 3 contributes 80% towards your year-end mark. The opening and closing dates for Assessment 3 will be communicated on the myUnisa module site.
• You are expected to read ALL the questions carefully and respond appropriately to each question. Keep the mark allocation for each question in mind, when providing the answers.
• Familiarise yourself with the content of the study guide and Tutorial Letter 101. Your practical teaching experience, research, and engagement with your study material will help you to understand the content and perform well in this assessment.
• Read the content; understand it; and reflect on it cognitively, theoretically, and practically, before answering the questions.
• Refrain from copying content from the study guide. Apply your knowledge by rephrasing and explaining the information in your own words, to show understanding. Include only relevant information.
• Type your assessment using Arial font, size 12.
• Ensure that you complete and provide ALL the information that is required in this portfolio.
• Addenda A and B, which appear at the end of this document, must be attached to your assessment.
• This is a single-file upload. Make sure your file is saved as a PDF. Save the assessment by using your student number, surname, module name and assessment number to name the file (e.g., 12345678 Tagg RDF2601 Ass 3). DO NOT password- protect your assessment. Make sure that you are submitting the correct file and assessment (RDF2601). No marks will be awarded if you upload the incorrect file.
• Submit your assessment well in advance, to ensure that you do not miss the closing date.
• E-mailed submissions will NOT be marked.
• Plagiarism of any sort will NOT be tolerated.
• NO requests for extensions, submitted after the cut-off date, will be entertained.
• You will receive feedback on the assessment.

ASSESSMENT 3

MANDATORY SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT: 100 MARKS (80% WEIGHTING)

This assessment includes short and long questions designed to engage your critical thinking and reflective skills.

QUESTION 1:    (25)

In the Foundation Phase, incorporating natural materials into teaching can enhance learning by providing hands-on, tactile experiences. These materials should be cost- effective, readily available, and used creatively to support the development of key mathematical concepts such as counting, patterns, and geometry.

1.1Critique the use of natural materials in teaching mathematical concepts, by discussing their advantages and limitations in enhancing conceptual understanding and learner engagement in the Foundation Phase. Provide examples to support your argument.    (10)

1.2Compare and write about the sustainability of using natural materials versus manufactured materials in resource development. Your response should be expressed in table format, as illustrated below:

1.3State ONE (1) reason why natural materials are often preferred in early learning activities.    (2)

1.4List THREE (3) steps involved in developing print resources for a Foundation Phase lesson.    (3)

QUESTION 2:    (25)

2.1As a Grade 2 teacher, you have noticed that most of your learners enjoy drawing and colouring, but struggle with oral storytelling.

Design and explain the use of a resource, which aligns with the Foundation Phase teaching principles, that integrates learners’ love of art to help improve their oral storytelling skills.    (12)

2.2What is the primary focus of Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences?    (2)

2.3Name THREE (3) characteristics of effective resources for auditory learners.    (3)

2.4Videos are a popular teaching tool because they combine visual and auditory elements, making them particularly appealing for certain learners. However, relying solely on videos may overlook the needs of kinaesthetic learners, or fail to provide opportunities for active participation and experiential learning.

Explain how the method of using videos exclusively to teach colours may impact the different learning styles of visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic learners in particular.    (8)

QUESTION 3:    (25)

The use of recyclable materials in Foundation Phase classrooms aligns with the principles of environmental education and resourcefulness.

Look at the recycling activities below and answer the questions that follow.

3.1What are the THREE (3) primary purposes of using recyclable materials in Foundation Phase classrooms?    (3)

3.2List TWO (2) key safety precautions to follow when using recyclable materials as teaching resources.    (2)

3.3Using fabric scraps in Foundation Phase activities offers opportunities for creativity and tactile learning while also encouraging resourcefulness, but it requires a consideration of practical and safety challenges.

Analyse the advantages and disadvantages of using fabric scraps as a resource in Foundation Phase activities.    (10)

Your response should be provided in table format, as illustrated below:

QUESTION 4:    (25)

4.1Design a reading activity that incorporates multilingual storybooks to enhance reading skills in a multicultural classroom, and briefly explain how your activity will cater to learners from different linguistic and cultural
backgrounds.    (8)

4.2A teacher uses puppets to facilitate a discussion about cultural traditions. Discuss how this resource aligns with principles of culturally responsive teaching.    (12)

4.3Define the term “inclusive resources” in the context of Foundation Phase education.    (2)

4.4Identify the main purpose of using culturally responsive resources in classrooms.    (3)

TOTAL:    [100]