CSP2601/102/0/2023

Tutorial Letter 102/0/2023

Care and Support for Personal and Social
Wellbeing
CSP2601

Year module

Department of Psychology of Education

This tutorial letter contains important information about the module.

CONTENTS
Page

1 THE ASSIGNMENTS (ASSIGNMENT 01) ................................................................................ 3

2 ADDENDUM B (ASSIGNMENT 02) ........................................................................................ 04
3 ADDENDUM C (ASSIGNMENT 03) ........................................................................................ 06
4 ADDENDUM D (ASSIGNMENT 04) ........................................................................................ 07
5 ADDENDUM E (ASSIGNMENT 05) ......................................................................................... 09

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The assignments

Addenda A to E contain assignment instructions for Assignment 01 and the

Assignments 02 to 05. Please read the assignment instructions in this tutorial letter with
tutorial letter 101 for CSP 2601.

Addendum A

Assignment 01

Unique number: 795981

Due date: 15-05-2023 on myUnisa

NB: If you do not submit Assignment 01, you will forfeit the marks for the
assignment. There will be no other submission opportunities. Note that only the
instructions for this assignment are given here since the assignment questions will
be randomised per student when they are completed online. You must look for the
date on which the Assignment 01 submission system opens on myUnisa (two
weeks before the due date) and then complete the multiple-choice questions online.

Multiple-choice questions

Instructions

This multiple-choice-question assignment will count towards your final mark. The purpose
of the assignment is to familiarise you with the content of the study guide for CSP2601 –
do not consult other sources since all the answers are in the study guide. You should work
independently (in other words, you should work on your own; do not compare your
answers with those of members of a study group or request assistance from a lecturer).

This assignment consists of 25 questions. Each question counts two marks. Complete the
assignment on myUnisa. Make sure the assignment is finalised and submitted on
myUnisa before the submission date since it will be marked by computer. No late
submissions are possible under any circumstances. Once the system has closed after the
due date for online submissions via myUnisa, you will not be able to submit your

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 assignment. Also note that the assignment cannot be resubmitted to improve your mark.
There is only one opportunity for the completion of the assignment online.

Each question contains two statements, as well as options, numbered A to D. Study the
applicable sections in the study material to determine whether the statements are correct
or incorrect. In each question, choose the correct option from the four options provided.

Example:

1. Cats and dogs are domestic animals.

2. Birds can fly.

A. Both statements are correct.

B. Both statements are incorrect.

C. Only statement 1 is correct.

D. Only statement 2 is correct.

The correct option is [A].

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Addendum B

Assignment 02

Unique number: 796153

Due date: 20-06-2023

NOTE: Remember to submit your assignment as a PDF file. Make sure the
file is not password protected or saved as a read-only file. We cannot mark
MS Word documents. If you scanned your assignment, please check that it
is not blurry or non-readable for marking purposes. Check that all the pages
of your assignment are uploaded for marking. Also make absolutely sure
that you submit the correct assignment document on the correct assignment
submission portal.

The questions in this assignment require written answers. This assignment will
count towards your final mark. Read study units 1 and 2 of the study guide and
then answer the questions below.

QUESTION1 [25 marks]

1.1 A meaningful life comprises five elements. Draw a mind map in which you
use these five elements as central themes. Use the study guide content to
summarise the main ideas linked to each of these elements as central
themes in the mind map.

The content must be summarised within the mind map. (20)

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 1.2 What are the respective roles of poor diet and genetics in childhood obesity?
(5)

QUESTION 2 [25 marks]

2.1 Read the brief case study below and answer the questions that follow.

Ayanda is an 11-year-old boy who lives with his parents and two siblings. His
parents work long hours away from home to provide for their three children.
Nevertheless, they do their utmost to make time for all the children. They check
how the children are doing with their schoolwork daily. Ayanda’s aunt and uncle
live close by and they make sure that they know where the children are at all times
and actively monitor their homework. His parents also communicate often with
their teachers at school.

Ayanda and his siblings are fortunate that they attend a good suburban primary
school that offers dependable aftercare assistance. The teachers and school
management are very dedicated to their work and the children and community
they serve.

Ayanda enjoys going to school. He particularly enjoys Mathematics, as well as

taking part in after-school extramural activities. He interacts with his peers in
positive ways and he has a few close friends who are a good influence on him.
Sometimes he struggles with languages but he tries hard and seeks help from his
teachers when he finds something difficult. He even visits the school library to take
out extra books to read at home. His grandfather encourages this. His grandfather
tries to see him and his siblings a few times a week. Ayanda and his grandfather
have a very close relationship.

2.1.1 Refer to Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory. Provide a detailed

outline of the macro- and mesosystems in which Ayanda functions. (8)

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2.1.2 Identify the internal assets that Ayanda has that act as protective factors,
which promote resilience. (4)

2.1.3 What external resources act as protective factors for Ayanda? (9)

2.1.4 If Ayanda were to experience adversity, list and describe the techniques
that could be used to facilitate his competence in dealing with it. (4)

[Total: 50 marks]

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 Addendum C

Assignment 03

Unique number: 796189

Due date: 25-07-2023

NOTE: Remember to submit your assignment as a PDF file. Make sure the
file is not password protected or saved as a read-only file. We cannot mark
MS Word documents. If you scanned your assignment, please check that it
is not blurry or non-readable for marking purposes. Check that all the pages
of your assignment are uploaded for marking. Also make absolutely sure
that you submit the correct assignment document on the correct assignment
submission portal.

The questions in this assignment require written answers. This assignment will
count towards your final mark. Read study units 3 and 4 of the study guide and
then answer the questions below.

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QUESTION 1 [10 marks]

Read the incorrect statements provided below. In each instance, argue why the
statement is incorrect. Each correct answer is worth two marks.

For example:

Statement:

Lev Vygotsky is the theorist who is most associated with positive

psychology.

Answer:

This statement is incorrect because Martin Seligman is the theorist who is

most associated with positive psychology.

Now read each incorrect statement (1.1 to 1.5) below and argue why it is
incorrect.

1.1 The youth have a responsibility to tell others what beliefs and opinions they
should hold. (2)

1.2 Fourteen-year-old learners may work as cashiers in shops after school hours.
(2)

1.3 Non-maleficence involves acting in manner that is beneficial to the person

involved. (2)

1.4 Teacher counselling involves the use of the same counselling approach for
all learners, regardless of their backgrounds, so that the process is fair and
equal. (2)

1.5 A solution-focused approach to counselling involves a search for events that

will show the belief that “something is wrong” with a person to be false. (2)

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 QUESTION 2 [20 marks]

2.1 What is the focus of care ethics? (4)

2.2 How do teachers model care ethics by means of their values and virtues in
the classroom? (4)

2.3 If a teacher undertakes a counselling intervention with a 10-year-old child,

what role will assent and informed consent play in respect of ethical
commitments by the teacher? (7)

2.4 Explain the differences between justice and fidelity. (5)

QUESTION 3 [20 marks]

3.1 Name and discuss the counselling goals that a teacher counsellor must keep
in mind during learner counselling. (4)

3.2 Summarise the main features of “traditional counselling”. (4)

3.3 “Counselling is not the primary role of the teacher and should be kept
separate from other school activities.” Critique this statement. (5)

3.4 How can a counsellor who works in a multicultural context make his or her
communication with learners more effective? (7)

[Total: 50 marks]

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Addendum D

Assignment 04

Unique number: 796262

Due date: 29-08-2023

NOTE: Remember to submit your assignment as a PDF file. Make sure the
file is not password protected or saved as a read-only file. We cannot mark
MS Word documents. If you scanned your assignment, please check that it
is not blurry or non-readable for marking purposes. Check that all the pages
of your assignment are uploaded for marking. Also make absolutely sure
that you submit the correct assignment document on the correct assignment
submission portal.

The questions in this assignment require written answers. This assignment will
count towards your final mark. Read study units 1, 2, 3 and 4. Answer the following
questions:

QUESTION 1 [15 marks]

1.1 Explain the special position of teachers with respect to codes of ethics and
ethical issues. (5)

1.2 “Culture plays an important role in counselling.” Critique this statement. (6)

1.3 Why can learner vulnerability be considered a specific ethical dilemma in the
classroom that teachers must navigate? (4)

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 QUESTION 2 [25 marks]

2.1 Read the brief case study below and answer the questions that follow.

Mrs Smith is a Grade 5 teacher at Cloverleaf Primary School. Sally, an 11-year-old

learner in her class, has appeared to be deeply unhappy and disengaged in class
for the last two months. Previously, Sally was enthusiastic, actively involved in all
lessons and enjoyed playing with her friends. She has stopped completing her
homework and refuses to participate in the extramural activities she used to thrive
in.

There is a school counsellor who works from a house on the same street as the
school. During break time one day, Mrs Smith takes matters into her own hands.
She asks Sally to go for a drive in her car so that they can chat. She drops Sally
off at the school counsellor down the road instead. The counsellor agrees to do an
assessment of Sally to set counselling goals so that they can meet weekly during
school hours for the next six weeks. Mrs Smith says that she will bring Sally to the
sessions every week.

2.1.1 Outline the ways in which Mrs Smith’s actions in taking Sally to see the
school counsellor breached the principles of ethical conduct. (7)

2.1.2 What should Mrs Smith have done regarding her concerns about Sally?

(2)

2.1.3 Suppose Mrs Smith followed the correct procedure and had to conduct
teacher counselling with Sally. What information would Mrs Smith still need
to help Sally? (4)

2.1.4 Explain how Mrs Smith could invite Sally to talk to her to create a friendly
setting and to put her at ease. (4)

2.1.5 What counselling goals could Mrs Smith set? (3)

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2.1.6 Explain how play therapy may help Sally. (5)

QUESTION 3 [10 marks]

Choose the most appropriate words from the list given to complete the
sentences below.

a) life of engagement
b) citizenship
c) engagement
d) utilitarianism
e) macrosystem
f) active listening
g) freedom of expression
h) accomplishments
i) flourishing
j) human dignity
k) mesosystem
l) purposeful
m) resilience
n) attending
o) life of affiliation

3.1 A ______________ consists of the interactions between two or more

subsystems in which a person actively participates.

3.2 ______________ entails that people obey the laws of the country and ensure
that others do so too.

3.3 In treating people with compassion, sensitivity and respect, we are fulfilling
their right to ________________.

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 3.4 Being ____________ in the counselling relationship is based on the
recognition that a learner will only cooperate if the intervention has a purpose
and the relationship is not forced.

3.5 In exercising our right to ______________, we must ensure that we do not

abuse this right by insulting others or hurting their feelings.

3.6 Counsellors use ________________ skills to look for the meaning in

unspoken words and gestures.

3.7 In ________________, the results of an action are considered to ascertain

whether that action is ethical.

3.8 A ________________ is based on the idea that people experience a positive

sense of wellbeing when they are part of something bigger and more lasting
than themselves.

3.9 In pursuit of wellbeing, people may seek out ________________ in the quest
for progress and mastery.

3.10 ________________ is an ordinary adaptation, given the right resources.

[Total: 50 marks]

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Addendum E

Assignment 05

Unique number: 796311

Due date: 22-09-2023

NOTE: Remember to submit your assignment as a PDF file. Make sure the
file is not password protected or saved as a read-only file. We cannot mark
MS Word documents. If you scanned your assignment, please check that it
is not blurry or non-readable for marking purposes. Check that all the pages
of your assignment are uploaded for marking. Also make absolutely sure
that you submit the correct assignment document on the correct
assignment submission portal.

Complete this assignment only if you did not submit Assignment 01 or 02 or 03 or

04 (see guidelines in tutorial letter 101 regarding when you qualify to submit this
assignment). The questions in this assignment require written answers. This
assignment will count towards your final mark. Read study units 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Answer the following questions:

QUESTION 1 [10 marks]

Indicate whether the following statements are true or false. If a statement is false,
provide a reason why this is the case.

1.1 A public school may administer an admission test to a learner before the
learner is offered a place at the school. (2)

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 1.2 If a learner is older than 14 years, he or she does not have to be
accompanied by a suitable adult when he or she attends a school disciplinary
hearing. (2)

1.3 Learners are legally obligated to attend school from the age of five until they
finish their Grade 9 final examinations. (2)

1.4 If a learner commits a serious offence, the principal may suspend him or her
until such time as a hearing can be held to decide what needs to be done.
(2)

1.5 If a learner from a Muslim background attends a public school where the
school governing body has selected the Christian faith for school prayer
purposes, the learner must practise the dominant faith of the school. (2)

QUESTION 2 [14 marks]

2.1 “As adults, teachers live according to a different set of ethical rules than
learners and therefore do not need to model care ethics in the classroom.”
Critique this statement. (4)

2.2 A teacher who has 45 learners in her class realises that she is unable to
provide individual assistance to all the learners who need help with their
reading. Discuss the ethical implications of this situation. (3)

2.3 Outline the competencies required of school-based support teams as

indicated in the SIAS policy. (4)

2.4 How would you apply the theory of positive psychology in the Life Skills
classroom? (3)

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QUESTION 3 [14 marks]

Read the brief case study below and answer the questions that follow.

A 14-year-old boy confides in you that he is lonely and unhappy at school and
does not know how to fix the situation. He joined the Grade 9 class from another
school at the beginning of the school year. Now, four months later, he seems
unable to settle into his new environment. His marks for the first test cycle are not
as good as his Grade 8 end-of-year results at his previous school and he is quite
anxious about this.

3.1 What is known about the problem that this learner is experiencing? (3)

3.2 What is not known and needs to be known? (3)

3.3 Explain how informed consent would apply to this case study. (2)
3.4 What counselling goals could you set for teacher counselling with this
learner? (3)
3.5 Explain why solution-focused brief therapy could work for the problem this
learner is experiencing. (3)

QUESTION 4 [12 marks]

4.1 Discuss the role that relationships play in people’s wellbeing. (6)

4.2 After a teacher counsellor has conducted an initial assessment of a learner,

indicate the process that he or she should follow to initiate counselling
sessions with the learner. (6)

[Total: 50 marks]

[Total marks for completion of FOUR assignments: 200]

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