FACULTY OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF TEACHER DEVELOPMENT

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

DEVELOPMENT

BECD311: ISSUES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

May 2019

Time: 3 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer THREE questions only. All questions carry equal marks.

You are advised to spend 1 hour on each of your answers.

You will be penalised for repeating material used to answer another

question.

Credit will be given for answers that are clear, concise, drawing on
relevant examples and illustrations from the teaching and learning
situation.

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QUESTIONS

1. Assess the manifestations of poverty and their impact to Early Childhood

Development (ECD). [100]

2. Discuss two types of child abuse and their impact in Early Childhood
Development. [100]

3. Analyse any four Early Childhood interventions for learners with

special Needs. [100]

4. Examine the importance of inclusive education to Early Childhood

Development learners. [100]

5. Examine the requirements for early childhood education

requirements and their validity to the school system. [100]

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