HBEC2603/ESSAY SAMPLE/NAM

PART A

INSTRUCTIONS

Part A contains FIVE QUESTIONS. Answer ALL.

QUESTIONS MARKS

1. Relate the importance of the Concept of Common Ground in helping with

the social development of young children.
(4)

2. Suggest TWO specific experiences to foster cooperation among

preschoolers.
(4)

3. What are the principles for teaching language for young learners?
Give FOUR principles.
(4)

4. What is the difference between language demand and metalinguistic

demand?

(4)

5. Why are oral skills regarded as the engine in language learning?

(4)

(Total: 20)

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PART B

INSTRUCTIONS

Part B contains THREE QUESTIONS. Answer TWO only.

QUESTIONS MARKS

1. Storytelling is an effective tool that teachers can use to inculcate interest

and excitement in young children to get them engrossed in the story in a
variety of ways.

(a) Using an English storybook of your choice, outline TWO storytelling (8)
techniques to capture the attention and enthusiasm of your young
audience in class. Provide detailed narration of both techniques.
( 12 )
(b) Identify FOUR factors to consider when setting up a fun-filled and
exciting storytelling environment for both teller and listener. Include
suitable examples for each.

( Total: 20 )

2. An effective instructional program should provide free choices and

incorporate the factors related to the needs, abilities and interests of
young children.

(a) Why should instructional program provide free choices and

incorporate factors related to the needs, abilities and interests of
( 12 )
young children?

(8)
(b) What are the factors involved in instructional planning?

(Total: 20)

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3. One way to view emergent writing is through its relationship to the

developmental domains employed and the types of behaviours
observed.

(a) What are the behaviours of writing that is observable in 5 year olds?
(8)
(b) How do the developmental domains assist the writing behaviour of a
5 year old? ( 12 )

(Total: 20)

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PART C

INSTRUCTIONS

Part C contains TWO QUESTIONS. Answer ONE only.

QUESTIONS MARKS

1. Authentic assessment evaluates young children’s ability to apply

knowledge in an authentic environment that is meaningful to them.
How does authentic assessment work in a preschool setting?
(Total: 20)

2. Parents play a critical role in their children’s language and literacy

development. However, modern family dilemmas are affecting
children’s language performance.
(a) Discuss the modern family dilemmas.
(b) How would you as teachers, support these modern families to
improve their children’s language development.
(Total: 20)

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