HEC101V/101/3/2014

Tutorial letter 101/3/2014

Health Education

HEC101V
Semesters 1 and 2
Department of Early Childhood Education
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This tutorial letter contains important information

about your module.

CONTENTS
Page
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A WORD OF WELCOME................................................................................................................ 3

PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES OF THIS MODULE ........................................................................ 4

COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR LECTURER ............................................................................... 5

STUDENT SUPPORT SYSTEM ..................................................................................................... 6

STUDY MATERIAL ......................................................................................................................... 7

HOW THE ASSIGNMENT SYSTEM WORKS ................................................................................ 8

HOW THE EXAMINATION SYSTEM WORKS ............................................................................... 9

ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA ........................................................................ 11

SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................... 20

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .......................................................................................... 20

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EXAMINATION ............................................................................................................................. 20

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1 A WORD OF WELCOME
We are pleased to welcome you to this module and hope that you will find it both interesting and
rewarding. We will do our best to make your study of this module successful. You will be well on your
way to success if you start studying early in the semester and resolve to do the assignments properly.
You will receive a number of tutorial letters during the semester. A tutorial letter is our way of
communicating with you about teaching, learning and assessment.
This tutorial letter contains important information about the scheme of work, resources and assignments
for this module. We urge you to read it carefully and to keep it at hand when working through the study
material, preparing the assignments, preparing for the examination and addressing questions to your
lecturers.
In this tutorial letter (101), you will find the assignments and assessment criteria as well as instructions
on the preparation and submission of the assignments. It also provides all the information you need with
regard to the prescribed study material and other resources and how to obtain them. Please study this
information carefully and make sure that you obtain the prescribed material as soon as possible.
We have also included certain general and administrative information about this module. Please study
this section of the tutorial letter carefully.
Right from the start we would like to point out that you must read all the tutorial letters you receive
during the semester immediately and carefully, as they always contain important and, sometimes,
urgent information.
We hope that you will enjoy this module and wish you all the best!

2 PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES OF THIS MODULE

This module deals with a multitude of health-related topics which impact on the ECD and primary school
environment and the adults and learners found there.
The purpose of the module on Health Education is to provide you with knowledge and skills regarding
health so that you are able to apply and teach this focus area in an integrated and meaningful way.
The outcomes for this module are:
Study Unit 1:
To help you think about and understand the ways in which you can improve and maintain the health of
children and adults in the ECD centre or primary school through health promotion and health education.
After studying this unit, you should be able to:

explain the concept health

explain how the quality of the health, safety and/or nutritional status of the young child is
interrelated
describe how heredity, behaviour and lifestyle, environment, health care systems and
development can affect health in the South African context
explain the relationship of health to the childs emotional, social and cognitive (or intellectual)
development
explain the difference between health promotion and health education
discuss the concept of health promoting schools
explain factors affecting school health education
identify the main health educators for children
discuss parental involvement in health education
explain criteria for determining appropriate health experiences

Study Unit 2
To help you think about the health education curriculum for your particular phase. After studying this unit,
you should be able to:

identify health education topics which are suitable for the learner in either the foundation or
intermediate and senior phase
plan suitable learning experiences, related to these topics for the learner in either the foundation
or the intermediate and senior phase

Study Unit 3
To help you think about and understand the issues of child abuse and child neglect, hospitalisation,
chronic illness, loss, death and dying and HIV/AIDS. After studying this unit, you should be able to:

explain the difference between the various categories of child abuse and child neglect
describe the characteristics of abusive adults and abused and neglected children

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explain the role of the teacher towards the abuse and/or neglected child and the abusive parent
explain the actions the teacher should take in a case of suspected child abuse or neglect
be familiar with relevant legislation related to child abuse
show insight into the ways in which the experience of illness and hospitalisation may affect the
child
explain the effect of chronic illness, loss, death and dying on the learner and his/her family
understand the implications of HIV/AIDS on learners, teachers and their families and have
thorough knowledge and understanding of how to implement the school policy on HIV/AIDS in
ECD centres and primary schools

3 COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR LECTURER

The contact details of the lecturer responsible for this module are as follows:
Dr M.C Maphalala
AJH van der Walt building, Room 6-35
Email address: mphalmc@unisa.ac.za
Telephone number: 012 - 4294381
All queries that are not of a purely administrative nature but are about the content of this module
should be directed to us. Please have your study material with you when you contact us. Email and
telephone numbers are included above but you might also want to write to us. Letters should be sent to
The module leader (HEC101V)
Department of Early Childhood Education
PO Box 392
UNISA
0003
PLEASE NOTE: Letters to lecturers may not be enclosed with or inserted into assignments.
Communication with the University
If you need to contact the University about matters not related to the content of this module, please
consult the publication my Studies @ Unisa, which you received with your study material. This brochure
contains information on how to contact the University (e.g. to whom you can write for different queries,
important telephone and fax numbers, addresses and details of the times certain facilities are open).
Always have your student number at hand when you contact the University.

4 STUDENT SUPPORT SYSTEM

For information on the various student support systems and services available at Unisa (e.g. student
counseling, tutorial classes, language support), please consult the publication my Studies @ Unisa,
which you received with your study material.
4.1

Contact with fellow students

4.1.1

Study groups

It is advisable to have contact with fellow students. One way to do this is to form study groups. The
addresses of students in your area may be obtained from the following department:
Directorate: Student Administration and Registration
PO Box 392
UNISA
0003
4.1.2

myUnisa

If you have access to a computer that is linked to the internet, you can quickly access resources and
information at the University. The myUnisa learning management system is Unisa's online campus that
will help you to communicate with your lecturers, with other students and with the administrative
departments of Unisa all through the computer and the internet.
To go to the myUnisa website, start at the main Unisa website, http://www.unisa.ac.za, and then click on
the Login to myUnisa link on the right-hand side of the screen. This should take you to the myUnisa
website. You can also go there directly by typing in http://my.unisa.ac.za.
Please consult the publication my Studies @ Unisa, which you received with your study material, for
more information on myUnisa.
4.1.3

Tutorials

Unisa offers tutor services for students as additional academic support at the various Unisa regional
learning centres throughout the country.
A tutorial is an organized session where students and tutor(s) meet regularly at a common venue and at
scheduled times to discuss course material.
The main purpose of the tutorial services is:

to facilitate student learning by developing the students independent learning skills.

assisting students to become motivated and independent learners.

to help the students to develop and enhance their learning experience and academic
performance through interaction with the tutor and fellow students.
Tutorials are not compulsory and willing students receive tutorial support at a nominal fee. Interested
students are advised to consult a learning centre closest to them to enroll for tutorials. For further
information on tutorials consult the brochure my Studies @ Unisa.

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5 STUDY MATERIAL
5.1

Inventory letter

You should have received an inventory letter telling you what you have received in your study package
and also showing items that are still outstanding. Also see the brochure entitled my Studies @ Unisa.
Check the study material that you have received against the inventory letter. You should have received
all the items listed in the letter, unless there is a statement like out of stock or not available. If any
item is missing, follow the instructions on the back of the inventory letter without delay.
PLEASE NOTE: Your lecturers cannot help you with missing study material.
5.2

Study material

The Department of Despatch should supply you with the following study material for this module:

Tutorial Letters 101 at registration and others later

Tutorial Letter 501 which serves as your study guide

Apart from Tutorial Letters 101 you will also receive other tutorial letters during the year. These tutorial
letters will not necessarily be available at the time of registration, but will be dispatched to you as soon
as they are available or needed (for instance, for feedback on assignments).
If you have access to the internet, you can view the study guides and tutorial letters for the modules for
which you are registered on the universitys online campus, myUnisa, at http://my.unisa.ac.za.
5.3

Prescribed textbook

Your prescribed textbook(s) for this module for this semester is:
Weinstein, E & Rosen, E (eds). 2003. Teaching children about health. 2nd edition. Belmont, CA:
Wadsworth/Thomson.
This is an American book so certain facts may need to be adapted or altered to meet South African
requirements. This applies particularly to any reference pertaining to legal requirements or official policy
matters.
Please consult the list of official booksellers and their addresses listed in my Studies @ Unisa. If you
have any difficulty obtaining books from these bookshops, please contact the Prescribed Books Section
at telephone 012 429 4152 or email vospresc@unisa.ac.za.
5.4

Resources

5.4.1

Recommended books

There are no recommended books for this module.

5.4.2

Additional books/resources

There are no additional books/resources for this module.

5.4.3

myUnisa resources

Check the myUnisa site for this module and look under Resources.

6 HOW THE ASSIGNMENT SYSTEM WORKS

6.1

Assignments and learning

Assignments are seen as part of the learning material for this module. As you do the assignment, study
the reading texts, consult other resources, discuss the work with fellow students or tutors or do research,
you are actively engaged in learning. Looking at the assessment criteria given for each assignment will
help you to understand what is required of you more clearly.
6.2

General remarks

PLEASE NOTE: Enquiries about assignments (e.g. whether or not the University has received your
assignment or the date on which an assignment was returned to you) must be directed to the Despatch
Department despatch@unisa.ac.za.
You might also find information on myUnisa. To go to the myUnisa website, start at the main Unisa
website, http://www.unisa.ac.za, and then click on the login to myUnisa link under the myUnisa heading
on the screen. This should take you to the myUnisa website. You can also go there directly by typing in
http://my.unisa.ac.za.
Assignments should be addressed to:
The Registrar
PO Box 392
UNISA
0003
You may submit written assignments and assignments done on mark-reading sheets either by post or
electronically via myUnisa. Assignments may not be submitted by fax or email.
For detailed information and requirements as far as assignments are concerned, see the brochure my
Studies @ Unisa, which you received with your study material.
To submit an assignment via myUnisa:

Go to myUnisa.
Log in with your student number and password.
Select the module.
Click on assignments in the menu on the left.
Click on the assignment number you want to submit.
Follow the instructions on the screen.

6.3

Feedback on assignments

You will receive the correct answers automatically for multiple-choice questions. For written
assignments, markers will comment constructively on your work. However, feedback on compulsory
assignments will be sent to all students registered for this module in a follow-up tutorial letter, and
not only to those students who submitted the assignments.

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As soon as you have received the feedback, please check your answers. The assignments and the
feedback on these assignments constitute an important part of your learning and should help you to be
better prepared for the next assignment and the examination.
6.4

Due dates

The due dates for the submission of the assignments are:

FIRST SEMESTER
Assignments
Assignment 01
Unique number 764126
Compulsory
Assignment 02
Unique number 888837
Compulsory
Assignment
Assignment 01
Unique number 871501
Compulsory
Assignment 02
Unique number 899835
Compulsory
6.5

Date
03 March 2014

Exam
May/June 2014

04 April 2014

SECOND SEMESTER
Date
07 August 2014

Exam
Oct/Nov 2014

12 September 2014

Assessment of assignments

Please note: Although students may work together when preparing assignments, each student must
write and submit his or her own individual assignment. In other words, you must submit your own ideas
in your own words, sometimes interspersing relevant short quotations that are properly referenced. It is
unacceptable for students to submit identical assignments on the basis that they worked together. That
is copying (a form of plagiarism) and none of these assignments will be marked. Furthermore, you may
be penalised or subjected to disciplinary proceedings by the University.

7 HOW THE EXAMINATION SYSTEM WORKS

For general information and requirements as far as assignments are concerned, see the brochure my
Studies @ Unisa, which you received with your study material.
7.1

Examination admission

The Department of National Education requires the university to prove that a student was active during
the period of tuition before it pays student subsidies to the University. Senate has approved that the
submission of a compulsory assignment will be used to prove activity and also that students will be
admitted to the examination by submitting the compulsory assignment.

Examination submission is solely dependent upon submission of Assignment 01, irrespective of the mark
obtained. However, should you fail this assignment it will influence your year mark.
In this module you will be assessed on Assignment 01, which counts for 20% of your final mark, and on
the examination, which counts for 80% of you final mark.
7.2

How will this work in practice?

As explained above you need to qualify to write the examination, as there is no automatic admission. In
order to qualify, you MUST submit Assignment 01, for which you will be awarded a mark. Assignment 01
is therefore compulsory, and it must be submitted before the due date.
We emphasise the point again: if you do not submit Assignment 01 timeously, you will not be
permitted to sit for the examination.
7.3

Examination period

This module is offered in a semester period of fifteen weeks. This means that if you are registered for the
first semester, you will write the examination in May/June 2014 and the supplementary examination in
October/November 2014. If you are registered for the second semester you will write the examination in
October/November 2014 and the supplementary examination will be written in May/June 2015.
During a particular semester, the Examination Section will provide you with information regarding the
examination in general, examination venues, examination dates and examination times pertaining to the
module.
7.4

Examination paper

There is one two-hour examination paper for HEC101V.

7.5

Previous examination papers

Previous examination papers are available to students. We advise you, however, not to focus on old
examination papers only as the content of modules and therefore examination papers changes from year
to year. You may, however, accept that the type of questions that will be asked in the examination will be
similar to those asked in the activities in your study guide and in the assignments.
7.6

Tutorial letter with information on the examination

To help you in your preparation for the examination, you will receive a tutorial letter that will explain the
format of the examination paper, give you examples of questions that you may expect and set out clearly
what material you have to study for examination purposes.
I hope that you will enjoy this module and we wish you success with your studies.
Kind regards
Dr M.C Maphalala

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8 ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

8.1

Technical presentation of assignments

One of the skills which every university student needs to master is the correct technical presentation of
assignments.
The technical presentation of assignments is discussed in the 300-series of tutorial letters.
8.1.1

Table of contents

Assignment 02 must have a Table of Contents which reflects the headings of the topics which are
discussed. On the first page of your assignment, provide a table of contents indicating the main headings
and subsections, as set out in the question, as well as the relevant page on which we will find your
answers.
8.1.2

Referencing technique and plagiarism

You must acknowledge all the sources that you consult in your assignment answer. You may use short,
direct quotations within quotation marks (inverted commas), like this:
The modern school has been criticized from a variety of perspectives, not only about the way it
functions in the countries where it originated, namely the West, but also in so-called Third World
countries (Badenhorst & Claassen 1995:6).
You may also give an authors point of view in your own words. This is called a paraphrase. In quotations
and paraphrases, you should refer to the sources that you use. Look at the example of a paraphrase
below. The writer has taken Stones ideas and put them into her own words.
Stone (1979:15) is of the opinion that a researcher in his research not only has to deal with the actual
empiric reality but also with the equally real perspective on reality called presuppositions.
References should contain the following data:

Authors surname

Date of publication

Page number
You should give your references in the body of the assignment immediately following a quotation or your
own version of an authors opinion. These references must also appear in the bibliography at the end of
your assignment.
8.1.3

List of sources

You must provide a List of Sources at the end of each assignment which must alphabetically list all the
published sources which you have consulted in the preparation of the assignment.

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You should compile a List of Sources by listing the surnames of authors alphabetically. Each entry
(book, journal or newspaper) should contain the following information:

authors name (surname, with initial/s)

date of publication
title of source (article is plain type; book or journal title is underlined or in italics)
place of publication (city, for books only)
publisher (for books)
pages (for articles)

Take note of the punctuation and style in the following examples:

Arnold, LE, 1990. Childhood stress. New York: Wiley & Sons.
Badenhorst, DC & Claassen, JC. 1995. Complexity theory and the transformation of education:
the role of values. Educare 24(1):5-12.
Paris, SG, Saarnio, DA & Cross, DR. 1986. A metacognitive curriculum to promote childrens
reading and learning. Australian Journal of Psychology 38:107-123.
Quinn, FM. 1988. The principles and practice of nurse education. London: Chapman & Hall.
8.2

Assignments

Assignment 01
Closing date:

Semester 1 03 March 2014

Unique number: 764126 (Semester 1)
Semester 2 07 August 2014
Unique number: 871501 (semester 2)

ASSIGNMENT 01
COMPULSORY ASSIGNMENT

No extension can be granted for this assignment and late assignments will not be marked.
This assignment gives you examination entrance.
This assignment also contributes 20% towards your final examination mark.
The main purpose of this assignment is to orientate you to the Health Education module and the
content of the prescribed textbook.
This assignment consists of a number of multiple-choice questions.
This assignment must be answered in pencil on a MARK-READING SHEET:
o
fill in your name and student number on the mark-reading sheet.
o
Fill in the unique number on the mark-reading sheet. If this is done incorrectly, the
computer will reject your assignment and it will be returned to you without being assessed.

Please refer to the brochure my Studies @ Unisa for detailed instructions on how to fill in the markreading sheet.
Only use the mark-reading sheet which you received this semester with your study material.

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To complete this assignment you only need your prescribed textbook.
No extension will be granted for this assignment as it is marked by the computer on a specified
date.
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS:
Select the most correct answer for each of the following questions.
1.1

Chronic diseases are primarily caused by

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

1.2

Controllable health risk factors include all of the following, except:

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

1.3

an effective health-related advertising campaign.

an organized effort which encourages healthy behaviours and habits.
a planned treatment intervention.
a training of health professionals in disease prevention.

A group of organs working together to perform a specific function is called a

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

1.5

insufficient exercise
poor diet
substance abuse
genetic predisposition

Health promotion is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

1.4

pathogens.
bacteria.
genetics.
lifestyles and behaviours.

life cycle.
genetic inheritance.
body system.
homeostasis.

The function of the skin is

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

excretion of mineral salts and small amounts of body wastes.

conversion of ultraviolet rays from the sun to vitamin D.
protection of the body from germs and other disease-causing agents.
all of the above.

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1.6

Which system working together with the respiratory system, supplies body cells with oxygen?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

1.7

During inhalation the diaphragm ___________________ and the chest cavity ___________ .
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

1.8

peristalsis.
enuresis.
encopresis.
pyelonephritis.

The part of the tongue that is sensitive to sour taste is

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

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cerebellum.
cerebrum.
medulla.
midbrain.

Another name for bed-wetting is

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

1.12

spleen, pancreas
pancreas, liver
liver, gallbladder
gallbladder, pancreas

The largest part of the brain is the

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

1.11

carbon dioxide.
oxygen.
nitrogen.
lactic acid.

Bile is made in the ________________ and stored in the ______________ .

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

1.10

relaxes, shrinks
relaxes, enlarges
contracts, shrinks
contracts, enlarges

A waste product of the process of metabolism is

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

1.9

nervous system
circulatory system
lymphatic system
endocrine system

the side of the tongue.

the back of the tongue.
the middle of the tongue.
the front of the tongue.

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1.13

Fibre in food helps with all of the following, EXCEPT

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

1.14

The main function of protein is to

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

1.15

sharing a comb.
sharing a coke.
breast milk.
none of the above.

Diabetes is a disease which is caused when the _______does not produce enough insulin.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

1.18

Vitamin D
Vitamin K
Vitamin C
Vitamin A

The Human Immune-deficiency virus (HIV) can enter the body through
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

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carry oxygen to the lungs.

help build and repair body tissue.
carry vitamins to the surrounding tissues.
help with the contraction and relaxation of muscles.

Which vitamin is water-soluble?

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

1.16

preventing certain types of cancer.

lowering cholesterol
regulating blood sugar.
increasing overall energy.

liver
gallbladder
pancreas
spleen

Which of the following cognitive benefits can an individual attain through regular physical activity?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

decrease in stress and anxiety

increase in feelings of self-worth and self-esteem
all of the above
none of the above

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1.19

What are the general characteristics of a malignant melanoma (skin cancer)?

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

1.20

Scoliosis is a disease which mainly affects the

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

1.21

eustress.
coping mechanisms.
general adaptation syndrome.
distress.

The flight or fight response

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

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sex role.
gender.
gender identity.
sexual orientation.

Hans Selye identified three stages our bodies go through as they respond to stress. This is
known as
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

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engage in drug use on their own, without the encouragement of their friends.
be confident about their social and school performance.
isolate themselves from assertive peers.
refuse to enter into competitive play.

An individuals conviction about being male or female is known as

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

1.24

success and popularity.

physical strength and stamina.
food and shelter.
power and leadership.

When children have good self-esteem they are likely to

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

1.23

cardiopulmonary system.
neurological system.
endocrine system.
musculoskeletal system.

Two basic needs identified by Maslow, include

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

1.22

asymmetrical in shape
even border
even in colour
spreads slowly

is taught to children by parents.

is a sign of mental illness.
is a survival response to perceived dangers.
should be controlled to prevent violent behaviour.

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1.26

Aggressive bullies
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

1.27

Regular exercise during childhood can reduce the risk of which one of the following diseases in
adulthood?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

1.28

The person experiences a craving

Withdrawal from the drug produces psychological symptoms
Withdrawal from the drug produces physical symptoms
All of the above

_________ occurs when someone prepares for the expected death of a loved one.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

1.30

heart disease
diabetes mellitus
osteoporosis
all of the above

Which of the following is related to psychological drug dependence?

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

1.29

tend to be anxious, insecure and dependent.

generally do not initiate the aggressive acts.
may lack inhibitions against aggression.
are the most common type of bully.

A premonition
Anticipatory grief
Anger and rage
Bargaining

When helping a child who has a nosebleed you should

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

place a cold compress on the childs neck and nose.

plug the nostrils with cottonwool.
pinch the childs nostrils together with the head bent slightly backwards.
pinch the childs nostrils together with the head bent slightly forwards.

Prescribed textbook:
Weinstein, E & Rosen, E (eds). 2003. Teaching children about health. 2nd edition. Belmont, CA:
Wadsworth, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson.
PLEASE NOTE!
Because this assignment is marked by the assignment section and is used for Unisa active
student purposes NO extension will be granted for the submission of Assignment 01!
If assignments are received after the due date they will be returned unmarked.
Assignment 01 contributes 20% towards your final examination mark.

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ASSIGNMENT 02
Closing date:

Semester 1: 04 April 2014

Unique number: 888837 (Semester 1)

Closing date:

Semester 2: 12 September 2014

Unique number: 899835 (semester 2)

PLEASE NOTE!
It is essential that you prepare this assignment in an academically acceptable manner.
You must therefore acquaint yourself with the correct technical presentation (see 8.1).
Also refer to page 20 of this tutorial letter where a checklist has been provided regarding the technical
requirements of your assignment.
Please also attach the questionnaires at the back of this tutorial letter to assignment 02 when you submit
it.
Assignment 02 deals with the topic of HIV/AIDS, child abuse and stress.
Please complete all sections of the following assignment:

South Africa is reputed to presently have one of the fastest growing HIV/AIDS epidemics in the
world with approximately 5, 7 million South Africans infected. Of these there are an estimated
280,000 children aged 0 14 living with HIV and approximately 1, 4 million children aged 0 17
who have been orphaned by AIDS (UNAIDS, 2008).
Write a 3 4 page article for a primary newsletter with information for parents explaining the
official school policy regarding HIV/AIDS (refer to Tutorial Letter HEC101V/102/3/2014).
(30 marks)

Plan three developmentally appropriate learning activities about the prevention of child abuse for
learners either in the foundation phase (Grade one to Grade three) or in the intermediate phase
(Grade four to Grade seven) indicating what you will include in each activity and making sure that
you use a variety of different learning strategies. Make sure that you clearly indicate for which
grade each learning activity is intended.
(30 marks)

Discuss common sources of stress in foundation phase OR intermediate phase learners and
explain how you can assist learners to cope with these various sources of stress.
(30 marks)

Assessment criteria
The marking of the assignment is based on:

knowledge pertaining to the official school policy regarding HIV/AIDS.

application of knowledge regarding the prevention of child abuse in developing appropriate

learning activities using a variety of learning strategies.

application of knowledge regarding stress in assisting learners to cope with various

sources of stress.

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Prescribed textbook:
Weinstein, E & Rosen, E (eds). 2003. Teaching children about health. 2nd edition. Belmont, CA:
Wadsworth/Thomson. (Chapter 5 deals with HIV/AIDS, chapter 6 deals with mental health, chapter 8
deals with child abuse and chapter 12 deals with loss, dying and death)
Please also consult tutorial letter HEC101V/102/3/2014
CHECKLIST FOR TECHNICAL PRESENTATION OF ASSIGNMENT 02
Title page
Table of contents
List of sources
References to sources used
Academic writing style
No headings and/or headings not numbered.
Introduction
Conclusion
Acceptable academic standard
Neatness
Was the assignment question changed to a proper heading?
Are all sources listed in the List of sources referred to in the assignment?
Did you give reasons for statements, arguments and facts by referring to sources?
Incorrect reference to sources in the assignment.
Incorrect writing of sources in your List of Sources

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SUMMARY

Read and file tutorial letter HEC101V/101/3/2014 and all HEC101V/3/2014 tutorial letter that
follow

THE CURRICULUM

All HEC101V/3/2014 tutorial letters

All assignments and assignment topics
The prescribed textbook:

Weinstein, E & Rosen, E (eds). 2003. Teaching children about health. 2nd edition.
Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The my Studies @ Unisa brochure contains an A-Z guide of the most relevant study information.

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EXAMINATION

Examination entrance requirements:

Assignment 01 contributes 20% towards the final examination mark and is compulsory for
Examination admission.

Examination paper
A two hour paper consisting of multi-response, long and short questions.

Best wishes for a successful academic year!

Dr M.C Maphalala

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HEC101V/101
PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS REGARDING HEC101V, TEAR OUT AND
RETURN WITH ASSIGNMENT 02
1

Have you already started working through your prescribed book?

Yes

No

Did you utilise the tutorial letters whilst working through the prescribed book?
Yes

No

Yes

No

Do you think this module will be useful for your teaching career?

What do you like most about the module?

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5

What do you like least about the module?

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6

Do you experience any study problems which you would like to bring to our attention?

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STUDENT QUESTIONNAIRE
(Please attach and return with Assignment 02)
Name:..
Student number:.
Postal/e-mail address:
............................
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Telephone number: (home) (work) ..
Previous qualifications: .......
Do you have any previous teaching experience? ..
Where and with what age group/grade? ..
Do you have children of your own? (provide ages) ...
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Where do you work and in what capacity? ..
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What are your hobbies or interests?.
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Are there any personal problems which you would like to bring to our attention?
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