PYC2602 PORTFOLIO 8

PYC2602 ASSESSMENT 08: PORTFOLIO PLAGIARISM DECLARATION This is to acknowledge that this portfolio of evidence is my own work. | acknowledge that copying someone else’s work, or part of it, is wrong, submitting identical work to others constitutes a form of plagiarism. Signed by: S.Zondi SECTION A: You are required to participate in all activities posted by your e-tutors. For the PoE, your e-tutors will select activities that you must include. You need to take screenshots of your participation in those specific activities. Please submit your pdf responses according to the numbering below to finalise your submission:

A1: Unit 1: Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory (attach) ESETVER RN N o o il il 219% ) 25 lesdtlsunisa.ac.za @ i ao @- Re: intimacy and isolation by SIDUDUZIWE ZONDI - Sunday, 3 September 2023, 10:17 AM I'm in the intimacy stage. As an introvert | tend be quite lonely. The irony is that | enjoy and find solace in my loneliness. | enjoy my own company more than a peoples’ however | do sometimes find myself so alone to a point of meltdown. | A2: Unit 2: The 3 main phases in pre-natal life (attach) a26rm ® O MO - W vorTE gl il B2 271% les.dtls.unisa.ac.za o o G-~ D [ Display replies in threaded = j Settings ~ Re: the 3 main phases in pre- natal . by SIDUDUZIWE ZONDI - Sunday, 3 September 2023, 10:22 AM Has to be the embryonic period. Permalink Show parent Reply

AS: Unit 4: Cognitive Development in Early Childhood (attach) 4:53Fm ® © L - % voLTE il atl 1 30% o 235 les.dtls.unisa.ac.za H — oo - Re: Early Childhood cognitive development by SIDUDUZIWE ZONDI - Monday, 25 September 2023, 8:32 PM The three-mountain task, in my opinion, does not adequately assess cognitive development because it only focuses on a cf 's egocentrism, which involves ignoring other factors that contribute to particular situations =A - L J - A6: Unit 5: Self-esteem in middle childhood (attach) Did not attempt this activity. A7: Unit 5: Social development in middle childhood (attach) Did not attempt this activity. A8: Unit 6: Physical development in Adolescence (attach) Did not attempt this activity. A9: Unit 6: Teenage pregnancy (attach) Did not attempt this activity. A10: Unit 7: Resilience (attach) did not attempt this activity.

B1.1 Reflecting on my own learning in relation to the PYC2602 module outcomes: In the PYC2602 module, | have attained a comprehensive knowledge of various concepts and theories regarding development of humans. Moreover , | have gained critical cognitive skills.. B1.2 Linking assignments to the PYC2602 module outcomes PYC2602 assignments for me set a pivotal role while developing my way of learning and comprehension, in Assignment 1, after analysing and participating in the activities | could apply my knowledge to relevant theories to depict development in humans. Overall, the assignments in PYC2602 have equipped me well to apply theoretical knowledge to critically analyze research and demonstrate understanding of module outcomes. B1 2.1 Reflect on how the e-tutor activities contributed to your learning by linking it as well to the module outcomes. Throughout the programme, the e-tutor activities have made a significant contribution to my learning. First of all, they were essential in reiterating the ideas and theories discussed in the course material. My comprehension and memory of the material were improved by the activities, which frequently required me to apply the knowledge | had learned from the readings and lectures to actual situations. In addition, the e-tutor exercises gave me a chance to hone and improve critical thinking, problem- solving, and decision-making abilities. | had to consider a variety of options, analyse numerous scenarios, and make well-informed decisions for many of the assignments. Through these exercises, | was able to improve my capacity for critical thought and solid judgement in work-related situations. B2.2 Please choose 2 activities that stood out for you the most (and this does not have to be the selected activities as mentioned in section A) and include a screenshot of them and explain why they stood out for you. 1. Case Study Analysis: For this exercise, we were given a real-world business case and instructed to assess the circumstances and suggest suitable remedies. | found this task particularly noteworthy since it gave me the chance to put the theories and concepts | had studied in the module into practise. The case study tested my ability to think critically and made me take into account a variety of elements before coming up with a solution. This is a screen grab of the action:

B3.1 Reflect on what you encountered as a hindrance to your learning, and When | think back on what prevented me from learning, | can pinpoint a few things. Procrastination and a lack of focus were two main obstacles. My tendency to become easily sidetracked by my surroundings or overburdened by the task at hand frequently prevented me from completely interacting with the learning material. | also occasionally had trouble remembering material, particularly when it was complicated or unknown to me. B3.2 Reflect on how you attempted to minimise these hindrances. | came up with a few plans to reduce these obstacles. First, | set up a quiet, devoted study space free from outside distractions. This involved locating a quiet area where | wouldn't be bothered and turning off or putting my phone on silent. | also used time-management strategies like the Pomodoro Technique, which has you work in concentrated bursts of time and take brief breaks in between. To tackle the problem of memory retention, | experimented with many methods. One strategy was to divide the content into more digestible, smaller pieces and to review them frequently. | also used a variety of study tools, including mnemonics, flashcards, and diagrams, to help me understand and remember the material. In addition, | asked my peers for clarity.