Problem 1: Distinguish between:
- Learning objectives and learning outcomes.
- Fine muscle development and gross motor development.
- Free choice activities and educarer-directed activities.
- List six types of toys found in a playroom.
- Describe five factors to consider when planning activities.
Problem 2:
A. Name and describe 5 examples of sensory play activities.
B. Your Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre plans to buy new toys for the centre. Advise on what to consider when buying good toys.
C. Explain the following stages of play development as described by Mildred Parten:
- Unoccupied play
- Solitary play
- Parallel play
- Cooperative play
Problem 3:
- Explain in simple terms what is meant by a differentiated teaching method.
- Give three reasons why a differentiated teaching method is important in children's learning.
- In detail, describe what is meant by a "theme plan."
Problem 4:
- As an educarer, explain how you will observe children of different age groups at an ECD Centre.
- Give reasons why you would choose to record your observations using narrative records other than checklists.
Problem 5:
- Describe how assessment is done in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) system.
- Outline five points that an educarer should remember when conducting observations on children at the ECD centre.
Problem 6:
- Identify by listing the learning areas in the pre-primary curriculum of Namibia's Ministry of Education (MoE).
- Draw a diagram to illustrate thematic integration learning activities under the theme "My family" for children at the ECD centre. Marks will be awarded for using an appropriate diagram.