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Module: Health, Safety and Nutrition
HSN 630

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TABLE OF CONTENT

Welcome to this Module: Health, Safety and Nutrition

TABLE OF CONTENT
1. Welcome to this module

2. How to use this Tutorial letter

3. How to use the Study Guide

4. Organisational component of this module

4.1 Structure of the program

4.2 The purpose and learning content of this module

4.3 Module structure

4.4 Planning your learning time to study

5. Teaching and learning activities

5.1 Multimedia lectures

5.2 Chatroom and extra resources

5.3 Communication and support

6. Assessment

6.1 Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

6.2 Formative assessment

6.2.1 Study guide

6.2.2 One compulsory assignment (Part 1, 2 & 3)

6.3 Summative assessment

6.3.1Examination

7. Glossary

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Dear Student

With great pleasure and excitement, I welcome you to yet


another module, “Health, Safety and Nutrition”. This specific module is presented at NQF
Level 5 and carries 15 credits. The module is filled with opportunities and great experiences
that will see you grow academically and sets high expectations for you to do your best. We trust
that you will find this module stimulating and practical. Much of what you will achieve depends
on your effort and commitment.

I know that you are prepared to take on the challenges in your studies so far. As with the
previous modules, the same applies to the HSN module, namely that it involves part-time study
while working in a full-time job. You should be prepared for self-directed, individual, reflective
study.

To be a successful student, you need to:


• Be disciplined and work according to a well-organised schedule,
• Work regularly,
• Manage your time well,
• Reflect critically on your learning and progress.
• Ensure that you have a clear understanding of the content to apply the knowledge that
you have gained.

Considering that a dedicated teacher touches the lives and minds of many young learners,
remind yourself that is the purpose of your study and the Module, Health, Safety and Nutrition.
The module will be worth the while once you are a qualified ECD teacher, and the content of
the module will also be useful in the community.

It is also essential to visit Edutel Online regularly. If your time management skills are the key
to your studies, you will reach your career goals. Please know that Edutel and I are always
available to you, and we encourage you to contact us during office hours for any reason
regarding your studies. The best way to do this is by email.
I look forward to working with you! Your success is important to me.

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Lecturer

2 How to use this Tutorial Letter


Before attempting any of the activities from the Study Guide, please read the Tutorial Letter
attentively. It will inform you of the organisational component of this Module, Health, Safety
and Nutrition Activities, and a brief outline of this module's content and the assessment.
After reading the letter, you can now work through the Study Guide, always referring back to
the Tutorial Letter when necessary. The Study Guide must be used in conjunction with the
Tutorial Letter as one informs the other and vice versa.

You will have to complete one compulsory assignment, consisting of Parts 1, 2 & 3 on Edutel
Online before or on the due dates on your Academic Calendar.

3 How to use the Study Guide

You are studying this programme through blended learning. It


means that you have registered as a distance learner and will
work at home on the learning material provided but have at your
disposal several ways in which to supplement your studies.

You must work consistently to get the maximum benefit from


your studies. Start studying as soon as you receive your learning
material and this tutorial letter. It is unlikely that you will find
that you have more time available as the year proceeds.

Your Study Guide contains self-assessment activities and


compulsory activities that should be completed as you work through your learning material.
The self-assessment activities should not be handed in for marking.

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This module has five themes. Before embarking on an in-depth study, we suggest you first get
an overall impression of what will be expected of you. Consider for a moment the name of the
module and become extremely curious. What will you learn, and how will that impact on you
as a person and in the Grade R learning environment? Get excited. You are on a learning curve.

3.1 Open the Study Guide


3.1.1 Scan the Index. It is a summary of the contents of the Study Guide. Some of the
concepts used may be new to you but relax, with the time you will understand what
they refer to.
3.1.2 Note that the module consists of several themes/chapters. Familiarise yourself with
the number of themes as well as the topic of each theme.
3.1.3 Note the section with various icons and familiarise yourself with the meaning of
each. These icons are used throughout the chapter.
3.1.4 Note the section with operative words and make sure you understand the concepts.
These words indicate what is expected of you when answering questions. These
"verbs" are used throughout each theme.
3.2 Turn to the first theme and note the following:
3.2.1 The overall theme.
3.2.2 The introduction.
3.2.3 The learning outcomes (this is what you are going to study under that particular
theme).
3.2.4 The assessment criteria (at the end of the theme, after studying the content, you
should be able to answer those questions).
3.2.5 Throughout the module, you will find formative self-assessment activities. The
verbs we referred to earlier, as well as the icons, will feature here. These
assessment activities are there to test whether you understand what you have learnt.
It is for your personal use and should not be submitted for correction.
3.2.6 Towards the end of the theme, you will find an activity. This activity allows you to
integrate what you have learnt. It comes in the form of a question on an activity
that you should complete by yourself or in your study group.
3.2.7 The time allocated for that particular activity is indicated.
3.2.8 After completing the activity, check the facilitation section. That would indicate if
you understood and completed the activity or answered the question regarding all
the essential aspects.

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3.2.9 After the activity, you will find a self-evaluation (progress check) section. The
self-evaluation will help you determine if you should continue to the next chapter
or revisit what you have studied.
3.2.10 Usually, you will find some closing remarks that will introduce you to the topic of
the next theme.

Learning Learning Time Self


Activity Facilitation
outcomes content allocation assessment

4. Organisational component of this module

4.1 Structure of the programme

The learning process is divided into the following:


• 3 or 4 years with two semesters and the examination at the end of each semester.

Study Cycle 1
Register between 1 January and 30 June.
Examination in November of the same year.

Study cycle 2
• Register between 1 July and 31 December.
• Examination in June the following year.

This learning cycle entails the following engagements:


• Multimedia lectures.
• Chat room and extra resources.
• Communication and support.
• Submission of your one compulsory assignment
consisting of Parts 1, 2 & 3.
• EXAMINATION.

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Structure of Diploma in Grade R Teaching
SAQA ID: 109561

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

Term 1 Term 2 Term 1 Term 2 Term 1 Term 2 Term 1 Term 2

PCM 630
510 ENG 510 620 ENG 520 630 ENG 530 HSN 610
Managing
(One Module) English First (One Module) English First (One Module) English First Health
Teaching and
Home Addi�onal Home Addi�onal Home Addi�onal Safety and
Learning in
Languages Language Languages Language Languages Language Nutri�on
Gr R

LCP 620
510 520 530 WI 530
LBK 510 Life Skills MAT 620
(One Module) (One Module) (One Module) EDL 630 School
Life Skills Crea�ve Teaching
Second Second Second Educa�on as based
Beginning Arts and and Learning
Addi�onal Addi�onal Addi�onal Profession Teaching
Knowledge LP Physical Mathema�cs
Languages Languages Languages Prac�ce

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Educa�on

LSD 610 EPS 510 WIL 510


LMM 630
Leaner MAT 510 Educa�onal School EDP 610
Life Skills
Support Elementary Psychology based Educa�onal
Music and
and Mathema�cs and Teaching Philosophies
Movement
Diversity Sociology Prac�ce

CIT 510
WIL 520
Communica�on
School based
and
Teaching Prac�ce
ICT

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DIPLOMA IN GRADE R TEACHING
SAQA ID: 109561
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

Home Language (One Module) Home Language (One Module) Home Language (One Module)
EHL 510 English Home Language EHL 620 English Home Language EHL 630 English Home Language
AHL 510 Afrikaans Home Language AHL 620 Afrikaans Home Language AHL 630 Afrikaans Home Language
SHL 510 Sepedi Home Language SHL 620 Sepedi Home Language SHL 630 Sepedi Home Language
THL 510 Setswana Home Language First THL 620 Setswana Home Language THL 630 Setswana Home Language
XHL 510 isiXhosa Home Language XHL 620 isiXhosa Home Language XHL 630 isiXhosa Home Language
ZHL 510 isiZulu Home Language ZHL 620 isiZulu Home Language ZHL 630 isiZulu Home Language

ENG 510 English First Addi�onal Language ENG 520 English First Addi�onal Language ENG 530 English First Addi�onal Language

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Second Addi�onal Language (One Module) Second Addi�onal Language (One Module) Second Addi�onal Language (One Module)
SAF 510 Afrikaans Second Addi�onal Language SAF 520 Afrikaans Second Addi�onal Language SAF 530 Afrikaans Second Addi�onal Language
SSE 510 Sepedi Second Addi�onal Language SSE 520 Sepedi Second Addi�onal Language SSE 530 Sepedi Second Addi�onal Language
SST 510 Setswana Second Addi�onal Language SST 520 Setswana Second Addi�onal Language SST 530 Setswana Second Addi�onal Language
SXH 510 isiXhosa Second Addi�onal Language SXH 520 isiXhosa Second Addi�onal Language SXH 530 isiXhosa Second Addi�onal Language
SZU 510 isiZulu Second Addi�onal Language SZU 520 isiZulu Second Addi�onal Language SZU 530 isiZulu Second Addi�onal Language

LBK 510 Life Skills Beginning Knowledge LCP 620 Life skills Crea�ve Arts and Physical ED LMM 630 Life Skills Music and Movement
MAT 510 Elementary Mathema�cs MAT 620 Teaching and Learning Mathema�cs EDP 610 Educa�onal Philosophies
CIT 510 Communica�on and ICT skills EPS 620 Educa�onal Psychology and Sociology PCM 620 Manage Teaching and Learning in Gr R
LSD 610 Learning Support and Diversity HSN 630 Health, Safety and Nutri�on EDL 630 Educa�on as a Profession
WIL 510 School- based Teaching Prac�ce WIL 520 School -based Teaching Prac�ce WIL 530 School -based Teaching Prac�ce

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4.2 The purpose and learning content of this module
The purpose of this module falls within the context of the
Diploma in Grade R Teaching and the B.Ed. Degree in
Foundation Phase Teaching. It aims to develop and equip
persons who meet the admission requirements to become a
professionally trained teacher who demonstrates specific
pedagogically focused knowledge and skills appropriate for
ECD teaching in the South African context.

Health, Safety and Nutrition is an essential module of the Diploma in Grade R Teaching and
the B.Ed. Degree in Foundation Phase Teaching. In the Module, Health, Safety and Nutrition,
you will learn more about health in general, how to act preventively by applying the knowledge
learnt in the module or assist a learner with an injury within and outside the informal and formal
ECD learning environment and to identify possible childhood diseases and nutrition challenges.

According to Alabama Pathways, an education program promotes good health and nutrition and
provides a safe environment for learners. Basic health and safety management procedures
contribute to the prevention of childhood illness and communicable diseases. A
safe environment prevents and reduces injuries for young learners who are only beginning to
recognise dangerous situations. Good nutrition is essential to the physical and intellectual
development of the young learner. Meals and snacks are used to encourage good nutritional
eating habits.

The ECD teacher should also be aware that a learner develops holistically and that social,
emotional, physical, moral and intellectual development within the diversity of the environment
and cultures, forms an integral part of the young learner's development. The ECD learning
environment should be a safe, hygienic environment that includes activities and areas that are
appropriate for the learner's age, and at the same time stimulating full of fun and excitement.
Always remember that the young learner learns and develops through play.

The Diploma in Grade R Teaching and the B.Ed. Degree in Foundation Phase Teaching equips
trained teachers with the knowledge to identify the relevant signs of learners with health, safety,
and nutrition challenges, thereby enabling them to observe, identify, and support the learners
from an early age. The content of this module forms part of creative problem-solving abilities

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in the ECD learning environment and the community. This qualification also empowers teachers
working with young learners with the relevant knowledge and skills to support learners
appropriately.

4.3 In this module, we are going to cover the following themes:

In this module, we are going to cover the following themes:

• Theme 1: Health in general


• Theme 2: Childhood diseases, injuries, and poisonous plants
• Theme 3: Safety inside and outside the classroom
• Theme 4: Safety Hazards - Preventative measures
• Theme 5: Nutrition
• Completing the activities and self-study tasks.
• Preparation for the compulsory assignment consisting of Parts 1, 2 & 3.

4.4 Preparing your learning time


The module carries a weight of 15 credits and therefore represents 150 notional hours (time
needed to complete the module, one compulsory assignment Part 1, 2 & 3 and self-study
assessment activities to achieve the learning outcomes in each module included). It seems a
lot, but the more time you allocate to your studies, the sooner, you will finish. Students also
study at their own pace (reading, researching, completing assessment activities, interacting
with fellow students, etc.).

Divide hours between various themes. A rule of thumb would be to check the total number of
pages in each theme to indicate how much time you should spend on each theme to complete
the module within the time frame you have decided on.

• Theme 1: 20 hours
• Theme 2: 40 hours
• Theme 3: 30 hours
• Theme 4: 20 hours
• Theme 5: 40 hours

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• Remember, in planning for all the activities, you should make provision for reading,
researching, studying, and completing your one compulsory assignment, consisting
of Parts 1, 2 & 3, on Edutel Online and submit it.

5. Teaching and learning activities

5.1 Multimedia lectures


Edutel conducts its contact sessions through the use of
multimedia lectures. The respective lecturers who are
subject matter experts, will present these multimedia
lectures, to ensure you only receive the very best. You will receive a WhatsApp and a letter
to confirm the release dates of these Multimedia lectures.

Lectures on the content of this module are available on Edutel Online. You can download it
and watch it in your own time. The lectures are also available on DVD or memory stick if you
prefer to order it from Edutel's offices. Please refer to the Administrative Booklet for more
information on multimedia lectures.

5.2 Chatroom and extra resources


Please study the Administrative Booklet and follow the steps to access the
information available for this Module on Edutel Online. You can also
become a member of the chat room in Edutel Online under the guidance
of your lecturers.

5.3 Communication and support


Although the program has been designed for self-study, we
recommend that you work with other students in small
study groups, as this will allow you to exchange ideas and
discuss problems.

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6. Assessment
6.1 Learning outcomes and Assessment criteria
Each theme has several learning outcomes that you must perform
once the activities for that particular theme are completed. All written
content and activities are set according to the learning outcomes and
use a specific format. Ensure that you understand the module's
learning outcomes and assessment criteria and how it relates to each
theme in the Study Guide. The questions put to you in the compulsory
assignment will be structured in a way to test your understanding of the core content of the
module.

Theme Exit level outcomes Assessment criteria


1 Health in • Plan and demonstrate safe • Understand the importance
general health of learners and of health development and
teachers. its contribution to the
• Monitor and promote holistic development of the
acceptable health practices. Grade R learner.
• Identify and address health- • Recognise the benefits of
related needs. good health in learning.
• Utilise knowledge as a basis • Describe health education
for understanding the role of as integral to the mission of
health in the development of schools.
the Grade R learner. • Explain the knowledge and
• To strengthen the role of the skills teachers need to teach
school, family and learners to become
community members in successful learners and
supporting the healthy healthy adults.
development of children • Analyse the role of health
through health education in a Grade R site.
opportunities.

2 Childhood • Recognise the symptoms of • Name the difference


diseases, common childhood disease. between diseases, injuries,
injuries, • Inform staff and the and conditions.
community about the selected

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Theme Exit level outcomes Assessment criteria
and diseases, injuries and poison • Design a way to raise
poisonous plants. community awareness
plants • Know what communicable about diseases, injuries and
diseases are. poison plants.
• Name the notifiable diseases • Explain what
as stipulated in the public communicable diseases are.
health act. • Inform staff members o
notifiable diseases.

3 Safety • Create and maintain learning • Guide teachers and parents


inside and environments which are safe to what they may need to
outside the as well as conducive to create a safer, more secure
classroom learning. learning environment.
• To understand the principles • Teach parents to
of safety. recognise the Hazards at
• To apply safety concepts. home as well.
• Foster a culture of safety in • Assess the Risks in the
the pre-school. classroom.
• To keep the safety of pre- • Explain what you will do
school learners a high to minimise the risks in
priority. the classroom.
• Explain how you will
prepare for emergencies
from uncontrolled
hazards

4 Safety • Demonstrates a developing • To demonstrates a


Hazards - awareness of safety for developing awareness of
Preventative learners by keeping the safety for learners.
measures environment free of hazards • To prioritise potentially
and debris. dangerous situations.
• To be prepared for the role
and responsibility in

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Theme Exit level outcomes Assessment criteria
• Anticipating and preventing supervising learners and
potentially dangerous prevention of safety
situations. hazards.
• Demonstrates a developing • To minimise possible
awareness of the teacher's safety hazards on the ECD
role and responsibility in playground and in the
supervising learners and classroom.
preventing safety hazards.
• Identify the possible safety
hazards on your ECD
playground and in the
classroom.

5 Nutrition. • Describe the basic concepts • Understand the importance


of good nutrition. of good nutrition.
• State the major nutritional • Explain malnutrition.
deficiencies. • Recognise healthy food.
• Define malnutrition. • Apply the content
• Demonstrates knowledge of knowledge of good food
the nutritional needs of choices.
learners from different
cultures.
• Identifies healthy food.
• Identify factors affecting food
choices.

After studying this module, you should be able to:


• understand the importance of health education
and its contribution to the holistic development
of the young learner.
• recognise the benefits of good health in learning.

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• explain the knowledge and skills teachers need to teach learners to become healthy
learners and adults.
• analyse the role of health and safety in a ECD site.
• explain how the teacher will apply the content knowledge of health, safety and
nutrition in ECD.
• be able to differentiate between communicable diseases, injuries and health conditions.
• design a way to raise community awareness about diseases, injuries and poisonous
plants and hazardous environments.
• explain what communicable diseases are.
• inform staff members of notifiable diseases.
• explain what you will do to minimise the risks in the ECD learning environment.
• guide teachers and parents for what they may need to do to create a safer, more secure
learning environment (indoors and outdoors).
• explain how you will prepare for emergencies.
• be prepared for the role and responsibility in supervising learners and prevention of
safety hazards.
• understand the importance of healthy nutrition.
• plan and prepare nutritious food in the ECD environment.

6.2 Formative assessments

6.2.1 Study Guide

There are several formative self-assessments for every theme in your Study Guide. These
assessments aim to guide you in understanding and applying the content. You are therefore
advised to ensure that you complete these activities as part of your learning time.

Your assessments will be made up out of the compulsory assessment consisting of Parts 1, 2
& 3 and the final examination. The assessment criteria for each theme indicate the knowledge
and skills that will be tested in the assignments and the examination. The assessment activities
contribute 30% and the examination contributes 70% to your final mark.

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6.2.2 One compulsory assignment, consisting of Parts 1, 2 & 3

The assignment measures the extent to which you have integrated the knowledge and skills
taught through the different modules that make up the programme you are registered for. It
also provides you with more opportunities to assess your knowledge and skills in each module
and will assist you in completing your studies.

 Assignment Part 1: Short questions


• The submission of Part 1 is compulsory.
• Assignment Part 1 counts 40 marks and will account for
20% of your year mark. Assignment Part 1 is made up of
multiple-choice and similar questions.
• The compulsory Part 1 of the assignment must be completed on Edutel Online.

 Assignment Part 2: Longer questions


• The submission of Part 2 of the assignment is compulsory.
• Assignment Part 2 counts 60 marks and will account for 50% of your year mark.
Assignment Part 2 consists of questions that will test your application of the
subject matter.
• The compulsory Part 2 of the assignment must be completed on Edutel Online.

 Assignment Part 3: Edutel Online Quiz


• This compulsory multiple-choice quiz is available on the Edutel Online platform and
consists of 50 questions, counting 50 marks.
• This quiz will account for 30% of your year mark and determines whether you are
ready for the examination.
• The compulsory Part 3 of the assignment must be completed in Edutel Online.

The total marks for the assignment consisting of Parts 1, 2 & 3 will be converted to 100,
as explained. It will then be converted to the 30% weight of your promotion mark.

You will not be allowed to write the examination and complete the module if you do not
achieve a final mark of at least 40% for the assignment consisting of Parts 1, 2 & 3.

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Students often postpone doing an assignment and eventually put themselves under pressure,
doing a rush job.
Planning and organisation are the essentials.

All too often, students put off a written


assignment. Planning and organisation
are the essentials.

Make sure of the following


 When is the formative activity due?
 How much does the formative activity count?
 How much time will each formative activity require?

Understanding the activity


• Carefully study the questions of the assignment Parts 1, 2 & 3 and answer it for yourself.
• When you are satisfied with your answers, complete the formative assessment activity
in Edutel Online and submit it. You do not need to complete the formative assessment
activity in one session but can start working on it as you study and only submit when
you are done on or before due date given.

Please study the Administrative Booklet for guidance on how to submit the formative
assessment activity via Edutel Online. Instructions are also explained in the video clip in
Edutel Online.

6.3.4 Tutorial letter 2 and multimedia lectures

The Module specific lecturers will address aspects mentioned


below:

• After the marking of the assignment Parts 1, 2 and 3, you will


receive a Tutorial letter 2 and 3 multimedia lectures. Remarks on
general problems experienced on the answers given in the marked
assignment, Parts 1, 2 and 3 will be given.
• It will provide you with guidelines and detail on the examination, preparation and
scope for the examination, study tips and a discussion on how examination questions
should be read and answered.

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6.4 Summative assessments

Summative assessments measure the extent to which you have


integrated the knowledge and skills taught through the
different modules which make up the programme that you are registered for.
Examination

The examination forms the final part of your summative assessment. The exam will focus on
whether you have reached the defined outcomes of the module. The exam will be written on
Edutel Online or at the nearest accredited exam centre on the specific date communicated to
you. Information will be shared to you in time to enable you to make a choice on whether you
would prefer writing the exam online or at a centre.

Although we have two examination sessions a year, you cannot choose which examination
session you want to write. Your examination sessions are linked to the learning cycle that you
have enrolled for.

7. Promotion

The final promotion mark for this module is calculated in the following manner:
• The formative assessment activities contribute 30% towards the promotion mark of
the module as indicated above. This will be your year mark.
• The examination of the module contributes 70% towards the promotion mark of the
module.
• The final promotion mark will be calculated by using
the formative assessment activities as well as the
examination mark.
• Students must achieve a sub-minimum of 40% in the
examination to pass a module.
• The overall pass mark for each module is 50%, provided that you achieved at least
40% in the examination.

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8. Glossary
• To become more ingenious in your studies and improve your vocabulary, start
building your vocabulary based on the module's content and as a source of quick
referencing. It will guide you in your career journey as well.

The successful completion of this module by achieving the highest marks possible will greatly
enhance your career as a professional teacher, leading our young
ones to a bright future in their
formal schooling years.

WISH YOU SUCCESS IN


YOUR STUDIES
HEALTH IS WEALTH

MARIAAN TROLLIP
LECTURER
EMAIL: [email protected]

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