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PSL620S - PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING B - 1ST OPP - NOVEMBER 2022 |
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nAmI BIA unIVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCEAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
QUALIFICATION : DIPLOMA IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
TRAINER
QUALIFICATION CODE: 0GDTVT
LEVEL: 6
COURSE CODE: PSL620S
COURSE NAME: PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING B
SESSION: NOV 2022
PAPER: 1
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER(S)
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
MS R. QUEST
MODERATOR: MS I. DE WALDT
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALLthe questions.
2. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
3. Number the answers clearly
THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF _3_ PAGES (Including this front page)
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1. Multiple Questions. Choose one correct answer
(3)
1.1 A learning disability is considered a disorder in which basic psychological processes are affected and
hinder a child's ability to process information. Which one of the following is not an area of learning
generally impacted by a learning disability?
a. Maths
b. Reading
c. Inventiveness
d. Oral Expression
1.2 If a child has difficulty putting words down on paper, it may be due to a learning disability. The best
instructional strategy to implement in a classroom to support children who struggle with writing
would beto:
a. provide more time on task
b. provide peer tutoring during writing time
c. provide extended periods of time in the resource room to receive one-on-one assistance
d. provide detailed directions and graphic organizers to help with structure
1.3 The causes of learning disabilities have been widely researched. Which one of the following would
not be considered a cause of a learning disability?
a. short and long-term memory
b. Parents struggled in school
c. Genetic causes
d. Faulty wiring in the cerebral cortex
2. Read the following statements about assessment in education. Indicate true if you agree with the
statement and false if you do not agree.
(11)
2.1 People with disabilities always need help to accomplish everyday activities.
2.2 Words such as wheelchair-bound, handicapped or special needs are acceptable to use.
2.3 Most people with disabilities cannot work.
2.4 The three purposes of the international declaration on inclusive education are to provide, advocate and
argue on disability issues.
2. 5 Only a trained expert in counselling should handle counselling matters or issues in educational
contexts.
2.6 Learning disabilities are manifested in the same manner for different individuals and range from mild to
severe.
2.7 Efficacy refers to peoples' beliefs and confidence to execute actions to attain a specific goal.
2.8 Confrontation is a non-verbal communication skill that involves challenging the client over what the
counsellor perceives as a discrepancy.
2.9 Real learning needs include the attitudes and competencies that a trainee is expected to learn.
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2.10 Efficacy refers to peoples' beliefs and confidence to execute actions to attain a specific goal.
2.11 Inclusion and exclusion factors are not linked together in education.
3. Match the domain with the learner's need. Write the need next to the number.
(4)
DOMAIN
3.1 Cognitive
3.2 Social
3.3 Affective
3.4 Psychomotor
NEED
Define and respond to the locus of control
Exercise
Explore and challenge conventions
Create work products
4. Teachers and trainers are required to understand learning needs and support their learners. What
support can they provide to learners with disabilities?
(3 x 2 =6)
5. Discussthe needs of a trainee with a psychomotor problem?
(5)
6. Briefly describe five facts about a highly competent teacher or trainer for disabilities.
(5 X 2 =10)
7. If you are the Head of the Department at one of the Vocational Training Centres (VTCs),what
organisational factors can be a barrier to these trainees with disabilities joining the VTCs?(Provide at
least 5 factors).
(5 x 2 =10)
8. List any five (5) Laws and Policies on inclusive education.
(5 X 2=10)
9. Differentiate between verbal and non-verbal communication. Discuss two examples for each process of
communication.
(12)
10. Why should institutions conduct assessments of their counselling and communications skills? Give five
(5) reasons.
(5 x 2 =10)
11. How can the learning needs of trainees with disabilities be assessed?
(4)
12. Skills amongst others such as Focusing, Questions, Silence, Immediacy and Building rapport are needed
to perform your counselling responsibilities. Briefly describe each skill a future trainer or teacher
should need for effective counselling.
(5 x 3 = 15)
[Total:100]
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