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4 Page 4 of 11 QUESTION TWO 22 Demonstrate your understanding of critical pedagogy by answering the questions that follow. [22] 2.1 Discuss the concept of 'pedagogy'. Use your own words. 2.2 Consider your response to the previous question. Explain how 'critical pedagogy' differs from 'pedagogy'. Use your own words. 2.3 Critical pedagogy "calls on teachers to become learners alongside the learners in their classroom for them to understand the lived realities of the learners" (Du Plessis, 2020, p. 78). Explain what this statement means and provide THREE (3) reasons why this approach to teaching is important or beneficial. 2.4 Talk to an elder in your community. Find out and discuss what their understandings are of traditional education. Consider their understanding of traditional education and then evaluate and discuss at least TWO (2) ways critical pedagogy could be integrated into their traditional educational practices while respecting their cultural values and preserving the community's heritage. NOTE Divide your answer into two sub-paragraphs numbered 2.4.1 and 2.4.2 for ease of reference. HOW TO STRUCTURE YOUR ANSWER: 2.4.1 Traditional Education Discussion. 2.4.2 Integration of Critical Pedagogy. 2.5 Vasquez suggests that learners engaged in Critical Literacy from a young age are more likely to contribute to a fairer and more just world because they can make informed decisions about power and control and develop ethical thinking and actions (Du Plessis, 2020, p. 82). Do you agree? Justify your response. 2.6 Consider this statement: 'Text is never neutral'. What does this mean? Use your own words. QUESTION THREE 22 5 Page 5 of 11 Read the following story and demonstrate your ability to develop a critical pedagogy approach to teaching by answering the questions that follow. [22] Author: Nicky Webb Illustrator: Vian Oelofson Once there was a little weaver bird that was very proud of his beautiful yellow feathers and shiny black beak. He sat on the reeds by the side of the river shouting to anyone who would listen, "Look at me! Am I not beautiful? Look at my bright yellow feathers! See how my beak shines in the sun!" The other birds and animals didn't like the little weaver bird. It wasn't just that he was boastful, he was also mean. "Hey, Crocodile!" shouted Weaver, "You have really ugly teeth. They are big and jagged and yellow, and you have bits of meat stuck in them! Sies! I bet you wish you had a beautiful beak like mine!" Crocodile slid under the water and thought about how nice it would be if Weaver was stuck in his teeth! When it was time for Weaver to build a nest, he went about it in his usual boastful way. Instead of choosing bits of grass and reed and feathers like the other birds, he picked up pieces of shiny paper and sparkly sweet wrappers, which he wove into the nest. When he was done, his nest sparkled and twinkled in the sun. "Hey, everybody," shouted Weaver. "Look at my nest! Isn't it magnificent? See how it shines in the sun!"

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QUESTION TWO
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Demonstrate your understanding of critical pedagogy by answering the questions that follow.
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2.1 Discuss the concept of 'pedagogy'. Use your own words.
2.2 Consider your response to the previous question. Explain how 'critical pedagogy' differs from 'pedagogy'. Use your own words.
2.3 Critical pedagogy "calls on teachers to become learners alongside the learners in their classroom for them to understand the lived realities of the learners" (Du Plessis, 2020, p. 78). Explain what this statement means and provide THREE (3) reasons why this approach to teaching is important or beneficial.
2.4 Talk to an elder in your community. Find out and discuss what their understandings are of traditional education. Consider their understanding of traditional education and then evaluate and discuss at least TWO (2) ways critical pedagogy could be integrated into their traditional educational practices while respecting their cultural values and preserving the community's heritage.

NOTE
Divide your answer into two sub-paragraphs numbered 2.4.1 and 2.4.2 for ease of reference.
HOW TO STRUCTURE YOUR ANSWER:
2.4.1 Traditional Education Discussion.
2.4.2 Integration of Critical Pedagogy.
2.5 Vasquez suggests that learners engaged in Critical Literacy from a young age are more likely to contribute to a fairer and more just world because they can make informed decisions about power and control and develop ethical thinking and actions (Du Plessis, 2020, p. 82). Do you agree? Justify your response.
2.6 Consider this statement: 'Text is never neutral'. What does this mean? Use your own words.

QUESTION THREE
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Read the following story and demonstrate your ability to develop a critical pedagogy approach to teaching by answering the questions that follow.
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Author: Nicky Webb Illustrator: Vian Oelofson

Once there was a little weaver bird that was very proud of his beautiful yellow feathers and shiny black beak. He sat on the reeds by the side of the river shouting to anyone who would listen, "Look at me! Am I not beautiful? Look at my bright yellow feathers! See how my beak shines in the sun!"

The other birds and animals didn't like the little weaver bird. It wasn't just that he was boastful, he was also mean.
"Hey, Crocodile!" shouted Weaver, "You have really ugly teeth. They are big and jagged and yellow, and you have bits of meat stuck in them! Sies! I bet you wish you had a beautiful beak like mine!"

Crocodile slid under the water and thought about how nice it would be if Weaver was stuck in his teeth!

When it was time for Weaver to build a nest, he went about it in his usual boastful way. Instead of choosing bits of grass and reed and feathers like the other birds, he picked up pieces of shiny paper and sparkly sweet wrappers, which he wove into the nest. When he was done, his nest sparkled and twinkled in the sun. "Hey, everybody," shouted Weaver. "Look at my nest! Isn't it magnificent? See how it shines in the sun!"

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QUESTION TWO
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Demonstrate your understanding of critical pedagogy by answering the questions that follow.
[22]
2.1 Discuss the concept of 'pedagogy'. Use your own words.
2.2 Consider your response to the previous question. Explain how 'critical pedagogy' differs from 'pedagogy'. Use your own words.
2.3 Critical pedagogy "calls on teachers to become learners alongside the learners in their classroom for them to understand the lived realities of the learners" (Du Plessis, 2020, p. 78). Explain what this statement means and provide THREE (3) reasons why this approach to teaching is important or beneficial.
2.4 Talk to an elder in your community. Find out and discuss what their understandings are of traditional education. Consider their understanding of traditional education and then evaluate and discuss at least TWO (2) ways critical pedagogy could be integrated into their traditional educational practices while respecting their cultural values and preserving the community's heritage.

NOTE
Divide your answer into two sub-paragraphs numbered 2.4.1 and 2.4.2 for ease of reference.
HOW TO STRUCTURE YOUR ANSWER:
2.4.1 Traditional Education Discussion.
2.4.2 Integration of Critical Pedagogy.
2.5 Vasquez suggests that learners engaged in Critical Literacy from a young age are more likely to contribute to a fairer and more just world because they can make informed decisions about power and control and develop ethical thinking and actions (Du Plessis, 2020, p. 82). Do you agree? Justify your response.
2.6 Consider this statement: 'Text is never neutral'. What does this mean? Use your own words.

QUESTION THREE
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Read the following story and demonstrate your ability to develop a critical pedagogy approach to teaching by answering the questions that follow.
[22]

Author: Nicky Webb Illustrator: Vian Oelofson

Once there was a little weaver bird that was very proud of his beautiful yellow feathers and shiny black beak. He sat on the reeds by the side of the river shouting to anyone who would listen, "Look at me! Am I not beautiful? Look at my bright yellow feathers! See how my beak shines in the sun!"

The other birds and animals didn't like the little weaver bird. It wasn't just that he was boastful, he was also mean.
"Hey, Crocodile!" shouted Weaver, "You have really ugly teeth. They are big and jagged and yellow, and you have bits of meat stuck in them! Sies! I bet you wish you had a beautiful beak like mine!"

Crocodile slid under the water and thought about how nice it would be if Weaver was stuck in his teeth!

When it was time for Weaver to build a nest, he went about it in his usual boastful way. Instead of choosing bits of grass and reed and feathers like the other birds, he picked up pieces of shiny paper and sparkly sweet wrappers, which he wove into the nest. When he was done, his nest sparkled and twinkled in the sun. "Hey, everybody," shouted Weaver. "Look at my nest! Isn't it magnificent? See how it shines in the sun!"

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