how does religion affect educational system of south africa

how does religion affect educational system of south africa
UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE BLOEMFONTEIN CAMPUS EDUCATION SYSTEMS IN GLOBAL AND NATIONAL CONTEXTS EDUB3714 Assessment for the Individual assignment ASSESSORS: DR D.P. LAREY, DR N. GCELU, DR S. MAKHASANE & DR B. NHLUMAYO MODERATOR: DR B. PLAATJIES MARKS: 40 Word count: words The final essay must be submitted through Turnitin. DUE DATE: MAY 2022 (No late submissions will be allowed). Remember to write down your Name and Student number on the cover page of the assignment. INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following statement and write an essay on the topic: The generic structure of an education system is filled with particular content depending on the influences of different external and internal contextual tendencies. External tendencies are those aspects that influence the unique structure and function of a particular education system originating from the outer context of that education system (Steyn, 2021). External determinants include language, demographics, geography, technology, politics and financial and economic trends. Religion, a controversial subject, is one of the external determinators that can influence the education system. The purpose of this assignment is to determine how religion as an external determinant influences the education systems of South Africa and two other developing countries. (You can select two other African countries). In the assignment you should explore religion as an external determinant influences the education systems of South Africa and two other developing countries. (You can select two other African countries). Critically discuss the differences and similarities that can be identified on the basis of religion as an external determinant of the various education systems – South Africa and the two selected developing countries. Use the comparative method in Comparative and International Studies to answer the question of the assignment. Discuss and evaluate best practices through engaging in a literature review in order to document/report on, the influence of religion as an external determinant on the education systems of the countries (South Africa and the two selected developing countries). Content 10 – 8 7- 4 3 – 0 /10 Excellent discussion of religion as an external determinant influences the education systems of South Africa and two other developing countries. Satisfactory discussion of religion as an external determinant influences the education systems of South Africa and two other developing countries. Weak discussion of religion as an external determinant influences the education systems of South Africa and two other developing countries. Content 10 – 8 7 – 4 3 – 0 /10 Excellent discussion on the differences and similarities that can be identified on the basis of religion as an external determinant of the various education systems – South Africa and the two selected developing countries. Using the comparative method in Comparative and International Studies – excellently. Satisfactory discussion on the differences and similarities that can be identified on the basis of religion as an external determinant of the various education systems – South Africa and the two selected developing countries. Using the comparative method in Comparative and International Studies – satisfactory. Weak discussion on the differences and similarities that can be identified on the basis of religion as an external determinant of the various education systems – South Africa and the two selected developing countries. Using the comparative method in Comparative and International Studies – poorly. Content 10 – 8 7- 4 3 – 0 /10 Excellent discussion and evaluation of best practices through engaging in a literature review in order to document/report on, the influence of religion as an external determinant on the education systems of the countries. Satisfactory discussion and evaluation of best practices through engaging in a literature review in order to document/report on, the influence of religion as an external determinant on the education systems of the countries. Weak discussion and evaluation of best practices through engaging in a literature review in order to document/report on, the influence of religion as an external determinant on the education systems of the countries. Writing style References and reference list Use of academic sources and in-text referencing Word count 5 – 4 3 – 2 1 – 0 Referenced sources are appropriate for an academic assignment. The number and variety of sources used indicate that the writer has a high level of understanding of the subject. In-text citations are done correctly. All sources are correctly cited using the Harvard method with regard to information included and formatting. The word count is correct. Not all referenced sources are appropriate for an academic assignment. Adequate number and variety of sources used. In-text citations mostly done correctly but not consistently so. Most sources are correctly cited with regard to the information included and formatting. The word count is higher as it should be/ lesser as it should be. References are not appropriate for an academic assignment. Inadequate number and variety of sources referenced. In-text citations are throughout problematic. Few sources are correctly cited with regard to the information included and formatting. Not adhering to the word count. /5 Reflect on the introduction and orientation presentation (Class 1). Reflect on the theory of comparative education and the historically trajectory of CE (Chapter 1). Reflect also on Chapter 2, education systems. 5 – 4 3 – 2 1 – 0 The reflection demonstrates a deeper understanding of the origin and theoretical framing of CE. The reflection shows a general understanding of the origin and theoretical framing of CE. The reflection shows a limited understanding of the origin and theoretical framing of CE. /5 [40 Mark]