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PSL620S - PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING B - 1ST OPP - NOVEMBER 2023 |
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n Am I BI A u n IVER s I TY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCE AND 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 2023
PAPER: 1
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER(S)
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
MS R. QUEST
MODERATOR: DR I. DE WALDT
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the 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. Read the following statements about assessment in education. Indicate True if you agree with the
statement and False if you do not agree.
(10)
1.1 People with disabilities always need help to accomplish everyday activities.
1.2 The term "Inclusive education" is a process of strengthening the capacity of an education system
to reach out to some learners/trainees.
1.3 Most people with disabilities cannot work.
1.4 By helping disabled learners and trainees, a trainer needs to acquire knowledge, skills, and
attitudes in line with the curriculum.
1.5 Only a trained expert in counselling should handle counselling matters or issues in the educational
context.
1.6 Learners/trainees with disabilities should be placed in front of the classroom to feel comfortable
and benefit from classroom interactions.
1.7 Efficacy refers to peoples' beliefs and confidence to execute actions to attain a specific goal.
1.8 Introducing institutional change requires that only special schools should review their policies and
practices to ensure that they meet the needs and aspirations of all learners with disabilities.
1.9 Real learning needs the inclusion of attitudes and competencies a trainee is expected to learn.
1.10 The vision of inclusive education in Namibia is for special children in Namibia to learn and
participate in the education system.
2. Define the following concepts below that are relevant to the subject of inclusive education:
(7 X 2 =14)
2.1 Equality
2.2 Equity
2.3 Human rights
2.4 Impairment
2.5 Learning support
2.6 Mainstream schools
2.7 Segregation
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3. Match the Namibian framework, Council Act, Improved programme and strategic plan with a
suitable declaration for inclusion education. Write the correct declaration next to the number.
(5 X 2 =10)
DOMAIN
DECLARATION
3.1 Namibia Vision 2030: Policy Framework They set programmes to address the key
for Long-term National Development weaknesses in the education sector.
(2004).
3.2 National Disability Council Act (2004).
3.3 Education and Training Sector
Improvement Programme (ETSIP)(2007).
They call for an accessible and equitable Inclusive
Education System.
They recognise the education and training system
as the key to national growth and development.
3.4 Education Sector Policy for Orphans
and Vulnerable Children (2008).
They create equal opportunities for persons with
disabilities and ensure access to vocational,
educational and employment training.
3.5 Ministry of Education Strategic Plan They promote policy for child-centred education
(2012-2017).
and leadership in schools and regional education
offices (including the head office).
4. Suppose 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 last 5 factors).
(5 x 2 =10)
5. Why should institutions conduct assessments of their counselling and communications skills? Give
five (5) reasons.
(5 x 2 =10)
6. How do learners/trainees with disabilities communicate non-verbally with each other? Name only
seven facts.
(7 X 2=14)
7. How can the learning needs of trainees with disabilities be assessed? Name only four facts.
(4x2=8)
8. Counsellors help people to change or enhance their wellbeing. Therefore, we can conclude that
counselling has numerous objectives. Name at least six objectives.
(6 X 2 =12)
9. Name and explain any four basic counselling and communication skills for learners/trainees with
disabilities.
(4 X 3 =12)
[Total:100]
END OF PAPER
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