Life Orientation

Question 1

what is the definition of ‘self-awareness’

Answer 1

being able to receive criticism in a positive manner

Question 2

what is the definition of ‘career-field’

Answer 2

a group of occupations that have common skills, knowledge and work settings e.g. health science

Question 3

what is the definition of ‘bias’

Answer 3

believing that some people or ideas (etc) are better than others

Question 4

what is the definition of ‘critical - thinking’

Answer 4

objective analysis and evaluation of an issue to form judgement about it

Question 5

what is a ‘bursary’?

Answer 5

a monetary award based on financial need

Question 6

what is the ‘ right to labor relations’

Answer 6

the right that protects you from being treated unfairly

Question 7

what is ‘environmental justice’?

Answer 7

the right to a safe, healthy, productive and substantial environment

Question 8

what is the definition of ‘niche’?

Answer 8

an unusual place or position that usually needs someone with specialized skills or a unique combination of skills.

Question 9

what is ‘stereotyping’?

Answer 9

believing unfairly that all people or things with a particular characteristic are the same

Question 10

what is ‘poverty’?

Answer 10

the state or condition in which a person lacks financial resources to afford basic standards of living.

Question 11

what is the purpose of ‘human rights’ in the workplace?

Answer 11

human rights in the workplace are meant to protect you as an employee.

Question 12

what are examples of human rights in the workplace?

Answer 12

• a private life
• freedom of thought, conscious or religion
• freedom of expression
• freedom of assembly and association
• be a member of a trade union
• take sick leave / family responsibility, if
  needed.

Question 13

what are the options for funded tertiary education?

Answer 13

• bursaries
• scholarships
• learnerships

> study loans are an option but needs to be
paid back to the financial institution with
interest

Question 14

what do women suffer discrimination due to?

Answer 14

• physical / sexual / psychological violence
• denying women access to certain education
  and employment
• discrimination against women in education / employment and unequal economic opportunities
• harmful gender stereotypes

Question 15

what are formal assessments?

Answer 15

formal assessments are recorded marks included in your final SBA mark, e.g. November exams, control tests and PAT’s

Question 16

what are informal assessments?

Answer 16

informal assessments are marks which are not recorded and does not count towards your SBA mark, e.g. class tests, in class activities.

Question 17

what are the types of financial AID’s?

Answer 17

• bursaries
• scholarships
• learnerships
• study loans

Question 18

what does NSFAS mean?

Answer 18

NSFAS stands for ‘national student financial AID scheme’

Question 19

what are the prerequisites for getting financial AID to qualify for NSFAS?

Answer 19

• a South African citizen
• be registered at a university
• have a combined household income of less than R122 000

Question 20

what makes you unqualified for NSFAS?

Answer 20

• household income is more than R122 000
• wrong objects for your chosen career field
• does not meet the criteria to apply at university

Question 21

what is ‘formal learning’?

Answer 21

official or prescribed learning provided by an education institution. completing formal learning leads to earning a certificate e.g. completing school / university / college

Question 22

what is informal learning?

Answer 22

• casual, unstructured, unofficial learning that happens every day e.g. learning how to use a computer.

Question 23

what is non-formal learning?

Answer 23

a type of learning not provided for by an education institution and does not lead to certification e.g. attending a workshop

Question 24

what is life-long learning?

Answer 24

is continued learning. it does not stop and leads to continued self - development. it is a basic requirement to advance your career and gain a higher position / salary.

Question 25

what are the benefits of organizing your study plans?

Answer 25

- helps you to remember outstanding work that needs to be completed - helps you organize your daily activities - helps to submit tasks on time - helps you to prioritize your homework and projects

Question 26

what things can disrupt or disturb you from your study plans

Answer 26

- using cellphone while studying - playing games instead of working - reading text messages or sending them - running around to look for your books or other study material - watching television

Question 27

mention ways you can improve your concentration and prevent wasting time

Answer 27

- switch off your cellphone - put a sign up asking people to not disturb you - stretching and taking a deep breath when you are nervous - using different methods of studying - taking scheduled breaks - studying in a group with other learners

Question 28

what are examples of good study environments

Answer 28

- studying in a quiet place e.g. a room with no noise or a library - avoid environments with loud television playing - studying in the same quiet place (familiar places help) - making sure to have all the correct studying material before starting to study

Question 29

what is 'match-fixing'?

Answer 29

the manipulation of a sports event so that the outcome of the game is changed for personal gain.

Question 30

how does match-fixing have an impact on a sport and fans?

Answer 30

- makes the sport less credible - fans no longer trust the outcome of a match - there is no fair competition - fans might become disinterested and won't attend matches

Question 31

what is an example of bad sportsmanship?

Answer 31

using drugs to enhance performance as an athlete

Question 32

why are drug use bad for athletes?

Answer 32

- it erases the meaning of fair play and teamwork - athletes gain a bad reputation and it damages their careers - it can lead to health problems e.g. heart disease.

Question 33

how can we redress the biasness towards women / indigenous games in sports?

Answer 33

- report more on these sports - spend more money - televise these events more

Question 34

what are 'scarce skills'?

Answer 34

- careers where there are few or no qualified people.

Question 35

why is life-long learning important?

Answer 35

- you stay up to date with your career field - you develop skills and gain information - you set and achieve new goals - the more educated you are, the higher your income will be.