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EDLHODM/101/3/2014

Tutorial letter 101/3/2014
The educator as leader, manager and administrator
EDLHODM
Semesters 1 & 2
Department of Educational Leadership and
Management
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This tutorial letter contains important information about your module.

CONTENTS
Page
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INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 3

2

PURPOSE OF AND OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE ............................................................... 3

2.1

Purpose .......................................................................................................................................... 3

2.2

Outcomes ....................................................................................................................................... 3

3

LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS .................................................................................... 4

3.1

Lecturer(s) ...................................................................................................................................... 4

3.2

Department ..................................................................................................................................... 4

3.3

University ........................................................................................................................................ 5

4

MODULE-RELATED RESOURCES .............................................................................................. 5

4.1

Prescribed books ............................................................................................................................ 5

4.2

Recommended books ..................................................................................................................... 5

4.3

Electronic Reserves (e-Reserves) .................................................................................................. 7

5

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE MODULE ................................................................ 7

6

MODULE-SPECIFIC STUDY PLAN............................................................................................... 7

7

MODULE PRACTICAL WORK AND WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING ..................................... 7

8

ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................................... 7

8.1

Assessment plan ............................................................................................................................ 7

8.2

General assignment numbers ......................................................................................................... 8

8.2.1

Unique assignment numbers .......................................................................................................... 8

8.2.2

Due dates for assignments ............................................................................................................. 8

8.3

Submission of assignments ............................................................................................................ 9

8.4

Assignments ................................................................................................................................... 9

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OTHER ASSESSMENT METHODS............................................................................................. 22

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EXAMINATION ............................................................................................................................. 22

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .......................................................................................... 22

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SOURCES CONSULTED ............................................................................................................. 22

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CONCLUSION .............................................................................................................................. 22

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ADDENDUM ................................................................................................................................. 23

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INTRODUCTION

Dear Student

Welcome to the module: The teacher as leader, manager and administrator. We hope that you 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 if you resolve to do the assignments properly.
You will receive a number of tutorial letters during the year. A tutorial letter is our way of communicating with you about teaching, learning and assessment.
This tutorial letter contains important information about the study schedule, 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. Please read Tutorial letter 301 in combination with this tutorial letter, because Tutorial Letter 301 contains important information about studying at a distance and within a particular college; it also contains important information for Teaching Practice.
In this tutorial letter (Tutorial Letter 101), you will find the assignments, assessment criteria and instructions on the preparation and submission of assignments. This tutorial letter also provides you with all the information you need about the prescribed study material and other resources – it also tells you how to obtain these resources. 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 you must read them carefully. This is because tutorial letters always contain important and, sometimes, urgent information.
We hope that you enjoy this module and we wish you success in your studies!

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PURPOSE OF AND OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE

2.1

Purpose

The purpose of the module is to provide you with the leadership, administrative and management skills, knowledge and attitudes you need to create and maintain conditions in classrooms in which effective teaching and learning can take place within the context of relevant educational law.

2.2

Outcomes

The outcomes of this module are as follows:
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The student understands different classroom management/leadership styles and related matters, and can reflect on and review his or her own classroom management/leadership.

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The student can create and maintain a positive classroom atmosphere.

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The student can contribute to the realisation of a just classroom environment based on democratic values and principles.

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The student can discuss and apply the legal provisions that regulate the management of learners.

In the educational law section of this module you will be provided with the knowledge, skills and attitudes you need to be cognisant of your professional role, rights and responsibilities, and to enable you to function as a professional person in terms of the education law environment, labour relations in education, and various education partnerships.

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LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS

3.1

Lecturer(s)

The lecturers responsible for this module are as follows:
Prof EJ Van Niekerk – Classroom Management section
AJH Van Der Walt Building, Room 6-71 [e-mail] 012 429 6992

Dr PR Machaisa – Education Law section
AJH Van Der Walt Building, Room 6-83 [e-mail] 012 429 4560

3.2

Department

All queries about the content of this module (ie not administrative queries) should be directed to us.
Please have your study material with you when you contact us. E-mail and telephone numbers are included above, but you are also welcome to write to us.
Letters should be sent to:
The Module Coordinator (EDLHODM)
Department of Educational Management and Leadership
PO Box 392
Unisa
0003

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PLEASE NOTE: Do not enclose letters to lecturers with your assignments.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS STATE YOUR STUDENT NUMBER AND MODULE CODE IN ALL
CORRESPONDENCE.

3.3

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 that you received with your study material. This booklet contains information on how to contact the university (e.g who to write to for different queries, important telephone and fax numbers, addresses and details of the times certain facilities are open).

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MODULE-RELATED RESOURCES

4.1

Prescribed book: (Relevant only for Section A: Introduction to Classroom Management)

Coetzee SA, Van Niekerk, EJ & Wydeman, JL. 2008. An educator’s guide to effective classroom management. Pretoria: Van Schaik.
You are advised to purchase this prescribed book immediately as you need it for the completion of your assignments, and you also need it for your examination preparations for Section A: Introduction to classroom management.
The Department of Despatch should supply you with the following study material for this module:
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Only Study Guide for EDLHODM: The educator as leader, manager and administrator

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Tutorial Letter 101 and Tutorial Letter 301

The study guide for this module is not only a guide to help you in your study of the syllabus; it is also your “textbook”. If you work through the study guide systematically and according to a set timetable, you will have no difficulty in mastering the subject matter.
Apart from Tutorial Letters 101 and 301, you will also receive other tutorial letters during the semester.
These tutorial letters will not necessarily be available at the time of registration. Tutorial letters will be despatched to you as soon as they are available or needed (eg 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 university’s online campus, myUnisa, at http://my.unisa.ac.za.

4.2

Recommended books:

Kruger, AG & Van Schalkwyk, OJ. 1997. Classroom management. Revised edition. Pretoria: Van
Schaik.

Additional sources for education law
At the request of some of our students, we have included information on additional sources for education law. Please note that these books are neither prescribed nor recommended. They provide background reading for students who wish to read more widely. The Library may not keep these books

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and you may therefore find them difficult to obtain. You should further note that the Library does not provide photocopies of sections of these books:
Basson, AC, Christianson, MA, Garbersk, C, Le Roux, PAK, Mischke, C & Strydom, EML. 2005.
Essential labour law. 4th edition. Centurion: Labour Law Publications.
Boshoff, E & Morkel, P. 1999. Juta’s education law and policy handbook. Kenwyn: Juta.
Burns, Y & Beukes, M. 2006. Administrative law under the 1996 Constitution. Durban: Butterworths.
Coetzee, SA, Van Niekerk, EJ & Wydeman, J. 2008. An educator’s guide to effective classroom management. Pretoria: Van Schaik.
Currie, I & De Waal, J. 2005. The Bill of Rights handbook. Lansdowne: Juta.
De Groof, J, Malherbe, R & Sachs, A. 2000. Constitutional implementation in South Africa. Ghent: Mys &
Breesch.
Joubert, R & Bray, E (eds). 2007. Public school governance in South Africa. Pretoria: CELP.
Joubert, R & Prinsloo, S. 2001. Education law: a practical guide for educators. Pretoria: Van Schaik.
Kleyn, D & Viljoen, F. 1998. Beginner's guide for law students. 2nd edition. Kenwyn: Juta.
Neethling, J, Potgieter, JM & Visser, PJ. 2002. Law of delict. 4th edition. Durban: Butterworths.
Oosthuizen, IJ (ed). 2009. Aspects of educational law. 4th edition. Pretoria: Van Schaik.
Oosthuizen, IJ, Rossouw, JP & De Wet, A. 2004. Introduction to education law. Pretoria: Van Schaik.
Rautenbach, IJ & Malherbe, EFJ. 1994. Your rights in the Constitution. Johannesburg: Rand Afrikaans
University.
Taylor, BB. 1996. Education and the law: a dictionary. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.

Sometimes students ask lecturers to send them copies of specific Acts such as the Constitution, the
South African Schools Act, 84 of 1996, the Employment of Educators Act, 76 of 1998 or the Labour
Relations Act, 66 of 1995. Unfortunately, we cannot help you. All these Acts are bound in the
Butterworths volumes of statutes in the Unisa law library (and other law libraries), but these are reference works and cannot be borrowed by students. Your school or district offices should also have a set of education legislation. If you do not have access to education legislation and want to order your own copies, you should inquire from the Government Printer at the following address:
THE GOVERNMENT PRINTER
(PUBLICATION SECTION)
PRIVATE BAG X 85
PRETORIA
0001

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Tel. [phone]
FAX: [phone]

PLEASE NOTE:
You do not have to buy any of the legislation mentioned. The study guide and tutorial letters are the only compulsory study material for this section of the module.

4.3

Electronic Reserves (e-Reserves)

There are no e-reserves for this module.

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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE MODULE

Important information appears in your my Studies @ Unisa brochure.

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MODULE-SPECIFIC STUDY PLAN

Refer to the my Studies @ Unisa brochure for guidance on time management and planning skills. 7

MODULE PRACTICAL WORK AND WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING

None.

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ASSESSMENT

8.1

Assessment plan

The assignments form an integral part of the assessment plan; therefore both assignments are compulsory. To gain entrance to the examination you need to submit Assignment 01 for the semester in which you take this module. It is most important that you do the essay assignment, Assignment 01, properly because this assignment counts 20% towards your final mark for this module. Your semester mark is calculated on the basis of your mark in Assignment 01.
Your type of examination questions will be similar to those set in the assignments, except that they will be in a structured format (eg paragraph-type questions) in order to cover all the content of the module.
You may also be asked multiple-choice questions and/or short questions.
For students attending tutorial sessions, tutors may also set additional tasks and give feedback in class.

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8.2

General assignment numbers

In this module you should submit two compulsory assignments: Assignment 01 and Assignment
02. Make very sure that you submit the correct assignments according to the semester in which you take the module.

8.2.1 Unique assignment numbers
Semester 1
Assignment number

Unique number

01

840165

02

858957

Semester 2
Assignment number

Unique number

01

856329

02

816995

8.2.2 Due dates for assignments
Take careful note of the following closing dates for the first and second semesters. No extension can be granted for Assignment 02. Any extension request for Assignment 01 will only be considered if solid reasons are provided with related documentary proof, eg a doctor’s certificate.
Semester 1
Assignment number

Unique number

Due date

01

840165

12 March 2014

02

858957

10 April 2014

Assignment number

Unique number

Due date

01

856329

20 August 2014

02

816995

16 September 2014

Semester 2

Please remember to give the assignment the same number as the one given in this tutorial letter. Thus, even if you do Assignment 02 first, you should number it "02" and not "01".

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Enquiring about assignments (whether they were received by the university, what mark was awarded, when they were returned to you, etc) should be channeled to [e-mail].

8.3

Submission of assignments

You may submit written assignments and assignments done on mark-reading sheets either by post or electronically via myUnisa. Assignments must 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:
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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.

8.4

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 interspersed with relevant, short quotations that are properly referenced. It is unacceptable for students to submit identical assignments on the basis that they worked together. This 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.

ASSIGNMENT 01 FOR SEMESTER 1 AND 2: (essay- type question)
Answer both Question 1 and Question 2.
QUESTION 1
You may consult your Study Guide, prescribed book (essential to purchase it in time) recommended books and/or other relevant sources to answer the following question. Take note of the following guidelines on writing essay assignments:
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Provide your assignment with a table of contents.

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Use headings and subheadings for the various sections of the assignment.

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First write an introduction indicating briefly what the main focus points of the assignment will be.

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The content of your assignment should be presented scientifically, i.e. with references to the sources used. The more references to a variety of sources used the better.

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Use the information to draw your own logical conclusions; otherwise the assignment will be a mere compilation of the content of the sources used.

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The assignment should be provided of a summary of your conclusions at the end.

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Pay equal attention to the various sections of the assignment.

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Provide a bibliography of all the sources consulted in answering your assignment. The more sources used (e.g. books, articles in scientific journals, circular letters from education departments, educational acts, newspaper articles, etc), the better.

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Your assignment must not be longer than 8 pages (typed or written).

Assignment: Write a structured essay assignment of no more than 8 pages in which you indicate how you will utilize the following aspects to create a sustainable, positive atmosphere in your

classroom:
(1) Learner motivation
(2) Communication
(3) Interpersonal relations between learners and the educator
(4) The maintenance of discipline
(5) My classroom discipline policy
[25]
QUESTION 2: (INTRODUCTION TO SOUTH AFRICAN EDUCATION LAW)
Study the following scenario and then answer the questions that follow:
Six soccer teams arrive at JD Smit Secondary School for end of the season soccer finals. The school has only 3 soccer fields and each team is required to warm up before the start of the games. Team Rebone finds an open field just behind the school to warm up. One player fell and hit a big rock which was on the field with his head and was bleeding non-stop. The ambulance was called to the scene and the boy was taken to the nearest hospital.
2.1. Analyse this scenario and explain under what circumstances either Team Rebone’s coach or
JD Smit Secondary School can be liable for the accident by applying five (5) elements of delictual liability.
2.2. Comment on the possibility of contributory fault on the part of the learner.

(20)
(5)

[25]
TOTAL: [50]

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ASSIGNMENT 02 FOR SEMESTER 1 AND 2 (MULTIPLE-CHOICE)
This assignment is compulsory. No extension can be granted for this assignment and late assignments will not be marked.
Answer this assignment on the mark-reading sheet. (included in the package you received on registration). Study the brochure my Studies @ Unisa for information on how to use and complete a mark-reading sheet. This assignment is marked by computer on a specific date and no extension on the deadline can therefore be given.
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Make clear marks – use an HB pencil.

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Make sure that, besides the Assignment number (02), you also fill in the unique assignment number on the marking template.

Each question has only one correct answer.
(1) Which ONE of the following statements is CORRECT?
1

Audi alteram partem means no one may be judge in his own case.

2

Nemo iudex in sua causa means “to hear the other side of the story”.

3

Ultra vires means “beyond legal authority”.

4

In loco parentis means to be as careful as a concerned father.

(2) Who is responsible for drawing up the Code of Conduct for learners in a public school?
1. The Head of Department (HoD)
2. The Minster of Education
3. The principal and educators
4. The School Governing Body
(3) Who is the employer of an educator who is appointed to a non-subsidised post at a public school? 1.

The state

2.

The school where he/she is appointed

3.

The School Governing Body

4.

The principal

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(4) Which ONE of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the Labour Relations
Act (Act 66 of 1995)?
1.

Consultation with regard to retrenchment should result in agreement on the method for selecting the employees to be retrenched.

2.

Consultation regarding retrenchments should result in agreement on ways of avoiding retrenchments. 3.

An employer must pay a retrenched employee severance pay equal to at least one month’s pay for every complete year of continuous service.

4.

Consultation with regard to retrenchments should result in agreement on ways to limit the harsh.

(5)

Which ONE of the following statements is CORRECT?

1.

Suspension means a learner is permanently prohibited from attending a particular school.

2.

Expulsion means a learner is temporarily prohibited from attending a particular school.

3.

Expulsion means a learner is permanently prohibited from attending any public school.

4.

Suspension means a learner is temporarily prohibited from attending a particular school.

(6)

Administrative law can be described as ...

1.

the law that involves the working and relationships of the central authoritive organs.

2.

the law that focuses on transgressions that violate the interests of the community.

3.

the law that has to do with the legal validity of an agreement or contract.

4.

the law that organises the daily business or administration of government.

(7)

Which ONE of the following statements is CORRECT?

1.

Law of persons is concerned with the origin, existence and status of legal objects.

2.

A public school is a juristic person without legal capacity.

3.

The governing body of a public school is a legal subject.

4.

A principal of a school is a juristic person because he or she represents the state.

(8)

Which ONE of the following statements is INCORRECT?

1.

Incapacity is a ground for dismissal or discharge.

2.

Resignation is a ground for termination of service.

3.

Misconduct is a ground for termination of service.

4.

Operational reasons is a ground for discharge or dismissal.

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(9)

Which ONE of the following kinds of legislation is regarded as subordinate legislation?

1.

Parliamentary legislation.

2.

Provincial proclamations and regulations.

3.

The Constitution.

4.

Legislation of the previous self-governing areas.

(10)

Select the most appropriate option:
The difference between an Act and a regulation lies therein that ...

1.

an Act is promulgated by the legislature, while a regulation is issued by a minister.

2.

an Act is published in the Government Gazette, but not a regulation.

3.

an Act can be amended at any time, but not a regulation.

4.

an Act, but not a regulation, is regarded as delegated legislation.

(11)

Which ONE of the following statements is CORRECT?

1.

Law is a social code of conduct which consist of statutory laws with which society must comply.

2.

Public law is aimed at public interests and orders the horizontal relationship between state and the individual.

3.

Education law consists of components of the Constitution and legislation that create the education system and regulate the multilateral interaction of individuals, groups, independent bodies and official authorities within that system.

4.

The main branches of South African law are public, private and formal law.

(12)

a.
b.

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?
Educators are not expected to be well informed about the law and relevant education acts and regulations.
Educators are not expected to know what their legal accountability is in terms of extramural activities.

1 (a) is correct and (b) is incorrect.
2 (b) is correct and (a) is incorrect.
3 (a) and (b) are correct.
4 (a) and (b) are incorrect.

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Education law may be defined as ...

1.

legal rules from the Constitution and other statute law which have in common the fact that they have to be applied in education.

2.

legal rules from the common law which have in common the fact that they have to be applied in education. 3.

legal rules from case law which have in common the fact that they have to be applied in education. 4.

All of the above.

(14)

Which ONE of the following statements is INCORRECT?

1.

Common law is non-statutory law.

2.

Legislation is interpreted against the background of the Constitution.

3.

Common law is enacted by Parliament.

4.

Common law can be amended or repealed by legislation.

(15)

The stare decisis principle refers to ...

1.

a brief summary of the material facts of the case and the judgment.

2.

the reason for the court judgment as indicated in the law report.

3.

the principle that a previous court judgment can influence a later one.

4.

the uncoded legal tradition as derived from Roman-Dutch and English law.

(16)

Which ONE of the following statements is CORRECT?

1.

In a civil dispute the plaintiff is the party who must respond.

2.

In a criminal case one of the disputing parties is called a defendant.

3.

The state is always one of the disputing parties in a civil case.

4.

A dispute between two educators acting in their private capacity will be a private law dispute.

(17)

Select the most appropriate option:
Ratio decidendi refers to ...

1.

a brief summary of the facts of the case and the judgment.

2.

the reason for a court judgment as indicated in a law report.

3.

the principle that a previous court judgment can influence a later one.

4.

the uncoded legal tradition as derived from Roman-Dutch and English law.

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(18)

Which ONE of the following statements is INCORRECT?

1.

The Minister of Education determines the national education policy with the concurrence of the
Minister of Finance.

2.

Parliament determines the national education policy.

3.

One of the objectives of the National Education Policy Act 27 of 1996 is to provide for the monitoring and evaluation of education.

4.

The Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC) is one of the bodies which should be consulted when national policy on education is determined.

(19)

Which ONE of the following statements is INCORRECT?

1.

The main purpose of the South African Schools Act 84 of 1996 is to provide a uniform system for the organisation, governance and funding of schools.

2.

In legal terms, the term person refers only to natural persons, that is, human beings.

3.

A juristic person is a legal entity such as a school.

4.

The South African Schools Act 84 of 1996 provides for the establishment of democratic school governance. (20)

Which ONE of the following statements is INCORRECT?

1.

According to the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 educators are considered to be part of the broad civil service.

2.

The Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 made provision for the establishment of an Education
Labour Relations Council (ELRC).

3.

According to the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 educators may strike over unresolved disputes about unfair disciplinary actions.

4.

The procedures to be followed before a person may strike (as set out in the Labour Relations Act
66 of 1995) are not applicable when a person wants to take part in a secondary strike.

(21)

Judicial control …

1.

is the process followed by a court when it considers whether an administrative act is valid.

2.

is an action taken by an employer or school after a fair hearing and after recommendation from the disciplinary tribunal or disciplinary committee.

3.

is the civil action that one can follow if one believes that one has been wronged and the basis of correcting that wrong.

4.

comprises an examination of a design, product, process or system for the specific purpose of optimizing its effectiveness.

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(22)

The following may be classified as administrative acts in education context:

1.

acts performed by parliament, provincial legislatures or municipal councils during the legislative process. 2.

judgments given by courts.

3.

political or policy decisions by politicians or senior officials.

4.

decisions of the governing body that affect learners or educators, like drafting of new school rules. (23)

Which of the following statements is/are CORRECT?

a.

A delict is an unlawful act by means of which one person violates the rights of another person.

b.

Formal law contains the rules that describe the procedures according to which material law can be enforced.

c.

Common law focuses on transgressions that violate the interests of the community.

d.

Courts can judge cases according to principles and societal rules and norms which are not recorded in legislation.

1.

(a) and (b) are correct.

2.

only (a) is correct.

3.

only (d) is correct.

4.

(a), (b) and (d) are correct.

(24)

Which ONE of the following statements is CORRECT?

1.

The Schools Act (s 5(1)) provides that a public school must admit a learner of compulsory schoolgoing age unless it has a good reason not to (eg the learner is HIV positive, has a record as an aggressive child, etc.).

2.

The Schools Act (s 5(1)) provides that a public school must admit all learners irrespective of their age because many learners did not have the privilege to attend school during the apartheid years. 3.

The Schools Act (s 5(1)) provides that a public school must admit a learner of compulsory schoolgoing age and may not discriminate against any applicant.

4.

The Schools Act (s 5(1)) provides that a public school must admit a learner of compulsory schoolgoing age and may not unfairly discriminate against any applicant.

(25)

Which ONE of the following statements is CORRECT?

1.

The School Act (section 6) provides that parents must decide which language should be used for teaching and learning.

2.

In terms of the Schools Act (section 7), religious observances may be conducted at a public school under the rules issued by the Head of Department.

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3.

Attending religious observances is compulsory for staff, but learners’ attendance should be voluntary.

4.

Section 6 of the Schools Act provides that the school governing body must decide on which language should be used for teaching and learning.

(26)

The type of power that emanates from the learner’s belief that the educator has the right to manage the learning environment is called …

1.

Expert power

2.

Attractive power

3.

Reward power

4.

Legitimate power

(27)

The educator who takes away a privilege from learners exercises …

1.

Expert power

2.

Attractive power

3.

Coercive power

4.

Reward power

(28)

Changing management style from one day to the next is characteristic of the …

1.

Autocratic management style

2.

Chameleon management style

3.

Democratic management style

4.

None of the above

(29)

The autocratic management style refers to a style …

1.

where learners are allowed too much freedom.

2.

where educators allow self-expression by learners.

3.

where educators run late, are forgetful and do not complete things on time.

4.

where there is one-way communication.

(30)

Characteristics of the situation that will affect the educator’s leadership style:

1.

Classroom climate

2.

Authority of the educator

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Structuring of the task

4.

All of the above

(31)

The effectivity of the educator’s short term leadership is influenced by …

1.

Characteristics of the learners

2.

Training and development of the learners

3.

Characteristics of the situation

4.

Numbers 1 and 3 above

(32)

There are four management functions. Which one of the following is a management function in the classroom?

1.

Discipline

2.

Punishment

3.

Organizing

4.

Teaching

(33)

Which one of the following is NOT a simulation activity with regard to effective group procedures? 1.

Moving quietly into groups

2.

Alternating speaker

3.

Listening skills

4.

Ignoring non-verbal messages

(34)

The educator’s ability to influence learners towards the accomplishment of set aims is concerned with the ability to …

1.

Control

2.

Lead

3.

Organise

4.

None of the above

(35)

Which is a concept in the communication process model?

1.

Source

2.

Collaboration

3.

Problem-solving

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4.

Facilitator

(36)

Which guideline should be followed for setting rules for your classroom policy?

1.

The policy should be written in the third person.

2.

Rules should be stated positively.

3.

Rules should be strict and non-negotiable.

4.

The policy should be kept in a safe place.

(37)

Sources of conflict in the classroom:

1.

Communication blocks

2.

Task dependency

3.

Structural factors

4.

All of the above

(38)

The conflict management style in which one party merely gives in to the wishes of another is called …

1.

Accommodation

2.

Avoidance

3.

Collaboration

4.

Compromise

(39)

Force as a conflict management style can be used in the following appropriate situation:

1.

To build social credits for later issues.

2.

When an issue is trivial or more important issues are pressing.

3.

On issues vital to the welfare of the organization.

4.

To gain commitment by incorporating concerns into consensus.

(40)

A characteristic of field independant learners:

1.

Openly express warm feelings for the educator.

2.

Like to compete with others.

3.

Like to help others.

4.

Like to work on an individual basis with the educator.

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When a learner prefers to learn the whole first, then the parts, the learner is a …

1.

Right brain learner

2.

Left brain learner

3.

Subjective learner

4.

Independent learner

(42)

The type of educator who is hardworking, driven, competitive, time conscious and prone to heart attacks:

1.

Type A

2.

Type B

3.

Type S

4.

None of the above

(43)

Action plans for coping with stress:

1.

Identify the stressors

2.

Taking control

3.

Improved time management

4.

All of the above

(44)

Which statement is true?

1.

Planning is a paper exercise expected by management.

2.

Control equals discipline and punishment.

3.

The principal is the only leader in the school.

4.

Organizing means bringing plans and resources together for effective implementation.

(45)

Which one of the following is one of the educator’s long-term leadership tasks?

1

Manage values

2

Time management

3.

Acquiring listening skills

4

Having high expectations from learners

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(46)

Which are independence strategies for handling problems resulting from large classes?

1.

Problem-based learning

2

Peer feedback and assessment

3

Independent group work

4

All of the above

(47)

Characteristics of learners to be taken into account by the educator as situational leader:

1

Motivation to excel

2

Personality

3

People orientation

4.

All of the above

(48)

Which one of the following is an example of people orientation by the educator as leader?

1.

Emphasizing deadlines

2

Managing learners to follow class rules

3

Getting things done quickly

4

Finding time to listen to learners

(49)

The ability to recognize and classify species in the environment is an indication of …

1

Linguistic intelligence

2

Spatial-visual intelligence

3

Interpersonal intelligence

4

Naturalist intelligence

(50)

How can parents be involved in the school?

1

Involvement in school management

2.

Involvement in classroom or educational activities

3.

Involvement in home-based activities

4

All of the above

Total: (50)
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OTHER ASSESSMENT METHODS

A memorandum for the activities in your study guide for Introduction to South African education law will be provided in a tutorial letter. You can compare your answers to these activities with this memorandum. 10

EXAMINATION

This module is offered in a semester period of 15 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 will be written 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.
The examination paper for EDLHODM consists of Section A: Introduction to classroom management and Section B: Introduction to South African education law. The paper counts 100 marks and the duration is two hours. As the duration of your paper for EDLHODM is two hours; you thus have only one hour for each Section. This implies that you will have to know your content and work fast and efficiently in order to complete all the questions.
During the semester, the Examination Section will provide you with information regarding the examination in general, examination venues, examination dates and examination times.
Previous examination papers are uploaded on myUnisa by the Examination Section. However, we advise you not to focus solely on old examination papers: the content of the modules and therefore the examination papers changes from year to year.
To help you prepare 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 the material you have to study for examination purposes. This tutorial letter will usually be uploaded on myUnisa before it reaches you, so start checking myUnisa for it about six weeks before your exam date.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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

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SOURCES CONSULTED

Coetzee SA, Van Niekerk, EJ & Wydeman, JL. 2008. An educator’s guide to effective classroom management. Pretoria: Van Schaik.

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CONCLUSION

If you have difficulties with your studies, please contact your lecturer(s) as soon as possible - in writing, by e-mail or by telephone. You are also welcome to visit us personally during office hours from Monday to Friday. However, please make an appointment beforehand.

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ADDENDUM

None

Good luck with your studies!

YOUR LECTURERS

Prof. EJ Van Niekerk
Dr. PR Machaisa

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