QUESTION 1
Various possible answers are
provided as answers to the following questions.
Choose the correct answer and
write only the letter (A – D) next to the question number
(1.1 – 1.20) on the ANSWER
SHEET.
1.1 Educators
need to understand the learning process in order to:
A become more
self-aware
B teach effectively
C give learners more work
D to gain respect from parents
1.2
What
type of career-path would suit a person who falls in the “Openness” category of personality traits?
A Marketing
B IT industry
C Business
management
D Film making
1.3 The desire for achievement without any
encouragement from a teacher is called:
A
Self-respect
B
Self-esteem
C
Self-efficacy
D Self-motivation
1.4 According to Bloom’s taxonomy which of the
following is the lowest level of the cognitive
domain?
A evaluation
B application
C knowledge
D comprehension
1.5
According
to the five factors that structure personality traits, a person who is very considerate,
friendly, willing and helpful, will fall into which category?
A Extraversion
B Openness
C Agreeableness
D Conscientiousness
1.6 According to the five factor approach a person
who is moody and emotionally unstable will fall into which category?
A Agreeable
B Openness
C Extraversion
D Neuroticism
1.7 Refers to the way a person automatically does
something without thinking about it:
A reinforcement
B conditioning
C shaping
D association
1.8 Positive reinforcement can be illustrated in
the following way:
A behaviour èreinforcerèrepeated behaviour
B reinforcer èbehaviour èrepeated behaviour
C behaviourèpunisherèweakened behaviour
D punisher è behaviourèweakened
behaviour
1.9
Which
one of these is NOT one of the four steps used in the modeling process according to Bandura?
A Attention
B Retention
C Extraversion
D Motivation
1.10
Which one of
these is NOT a component of
self-concept?
A organised
B dynamic
C learned
D physiological
1.11 The way a person believes in his/her
abilities is called
A
Self-motivation
B
Self-esteem
C Self-confidence
D
Self-respect
1.12 Most of a person’s knowledge has been
learned through:
A informal
learning
B
e-learning
C
social learning
D
formal learning
1.13 Learning by means of observation or
modeling is known as:
A physical learning
B emotional learning
C visual learning
D social learning
A Self-concept
B Self-awareness
C Self-confidence
D Self-efficacy
1.15 Informal learning can be described as:
A scheduled
B structured
C institution based
D unplanned
1.16 Information we get through our sense of
touch is called:
A visual perception
B auditory perception
C tactile perception
D olfactory perception
1.17 The brain is divided into two halves called:
A hemispheres
B lobes
C neurons
D sensory roots
1,18 Which one of these parts of the brain
controls behaviour, emotions and memory?
A hypothalamus
B basal ganglia
C cortex
D limbic system
1.19 The nutrient found mostly in bread and
pasta is ….
A protein
B vitamins
C carbohydrates
D dairy
1.20 According to Bloom, the highest order of
thinking can be described as:
A comprehension
B evaluation
C application
D analysis (20x1)
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Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.
Choose the answer and write
only TRUE or FALSE next to the question number (2.1 – 2.10) on the attached
ANSWER SHEET.
2.1 Learning is a continuous process which takes
place throughout a person’s life
2.2 Short-term memory is a system for
permanently storing information which may be
available for a lifetime
2.3 A cell-phone
can be seen as a learning tool
2.4
Learning Psychology focuses on the concept
of learning and the learning process
2.5
A person who prefers to study on
their own in peace and quiet is considered to be an
extrovert.
2.6
The development of self-concept
is a continuous process
2.7
Linguistic intelligence refers
to your social abilities
2.8
Reinforcement can only be negative
2.9 Extrinsic
motivation is the desire to engage in an activity because of outside
pressure
or reward
2.10
Operant
conditioning is connecting one event to another
( 1 x
10)
Use one the following words
to fill the blank spaces left in the following sentences
(3.1 - 3.10) Just write the word on the
attached ANSWER SHEET.
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learning;
traits; neuroticism; observes;
reinforcement; download; social; confidence; brain function; e-learning; perception;
extrovert; intrinsic
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3.1 To transfer or copy data from one computer
to another or to a disk is to …………
information.
3.2 Social learning takes place when a learner
………………. the behaviour of others.
3.3 To engage the five senses in the learning
process is called …………………….
3.4 Personality is the combination of
qualities or ……………. that form people’s unique characteristics.
3.5 …………is
central to all aspects of life.
3.6 A person who
is action orientated is an …………………..
3.7 ……………….. is
the tendency to have unpleasant or negative emotions.
3.8 Negative ……………………..
is removing an unpleasant response to an action
3.9 Modelling can also be
referred to as ………………… learning.
3.10 ……………………….. is making use of technology
to learn. (1 x 10)
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QUESTION 4
Choose a description from
COLUMN B that matches an item in COLUMN A.
Write only the letter (A - J)
next to the question number (4.1 – 4.10) on the attached
ANSWER SHEET.
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COLUMN A
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COLUMN B
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4.1 Brain Stem
4.2 Corpus
Callosum
4.3 Cerebellum
4.4 Limbic
system
4.5 Neurons
4.6 Frontal
lobe
4.7 Right
brain
4.8 Central
Nervous system
4.9 Cortex
4.10 Synapses
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(10 x 1)
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TOTAL SECTION A: 50
SECTION B
QUESTION 5
Read the case study below and
answer the questions which follow.
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Tintswalso
is a shy little girl aged ten. She is an introvert and is always quiet in the
classroom. She does not have friends. Some learners make fun of her and tease
her. At home she tells her mother that she no longer wants to go to school.
She is also scared of some bullies in her class. Her performance is very
poor.
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5.1 How can the educator help to build
Tintswalo’s confidence, and encourage better learning results? (6)
5.2 List FOUR suggestions that would help
build her self-esteem. (4)
5.3 Name and explain TWO types of motivation. (2 x 2) (4)
5.4
Tintswalo is an introvert. Name and describe the opposite personality
type. (4)
5.5 Define
personality. (2)
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QUESTION 6
6.1 Define self-efficacy and give ONE example. (3)
6.2 E-learning involves independent study. Learners need to develop study skills.
List
FIVE study skills. (5)
6.3 Explain FIVE specific risk factors that could negatively
influence brain
activity (5
x 2) (10)
6.4 Briefly explain what SHAPING means. (2)
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QUESTION 7
7.1 Define
classical conditioning and give an example. (4)
7.2 Define operant conditioning and give an
example. (4)
7.3 Why is
it important for educators to be aware of how they behave in front of
children? (2)
7.4 More
and more people have computers in their homes and some children are more
computer
literate than their parents. Identify
FIVE advantages of e-learning (5 x 2)(10)
QUESTION 8
Read the SCENARIO below and answer
the questions which follow.
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Cindy is a
six-year-old child who is attending a pre-primary school. She is currently in
Grade R. Everything that Cindy does is
neat and very orderly. She pays a lot of attention to small details. She dislikes change and gets very anxious
when her teacher moves the tables around.
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8.1 What is whole-brain learning? (3)
8.2 According
to the scenario, do you think Cindy is more of
a left or right-brained
learner? Give reasons for your answer. (5)
8.3 Give FOUR characteristics of the type of
learner who would be the opposite of Cindy. (4)
8.4 Use any example to show how modelling can
be used in the classroom situation. (2)
8.5 List any THREE factors which affect
self-concept. (3)
8.6 Explain the meaning of informal learning. (3)
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QUESTION 9
A child learns by observing his parent and
modeling the action.
9.1 Name and define the
FOUR steps during the modelling process according to the educational theorist,
Bandura. (4 x 2) (8)
9.2 Informal
learning can take place in a variety of places. List FOUR. (4)
9.3 Briefly
explain the difference between short-term memory and long-term memory (4)
9.4 Provide a
definition of the modelling process. (2)
9.5 Is it appropriate to use e-learning as a
method for learners in lower grades? Motivate your answer. (2)
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TOTAL SECTION B: 100
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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