Understanding Grade R

Vocabulary flashcards focusing on key concepts related to Grade R education in South Africa.

Grade R

The reception year before children start formal schooling, focusing on play-based learning.

Holistic Development

An approach emphasizing the overall development of a child, including emotional, social, physical, and cognitive growth.

Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS)

A policy that outlines what children in Grade R should know and be able to do across subjects.

Learning Dispositions

Attitudes towards learning that children should develop, such as courage, trust, and perseverance.

Social and Emotional Competence

The ability to understand and manage emotions while relating positively to others.

Play-Based Learning

A teaching strategy where play is used as a medium for children to learn and develop skills.

Democratic Citizenship

Ensuring that education promotes active participation in society and an understanding of rights and responsibilities.

Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centres

Facilities that provide preschool education to young children, varying in quality and accessibility.

School Readiness

The preparedness of a child to succeed in a formal schooling environment.

Emergent Literacy and Numeracy Skills

Basic skills in reading, writing, and counting that children begin to develop in preschool.

Overcrowding in Classrooms

A situation where the number of students exceeds the capacity of the classroom, impacting learning quality.

Teacher-Child Ratio

The number of children assigned to a teacher, set at 1:30 for Grade R.