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Life Orientation Flashcards

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what is the definition of ‘self-awareness’

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being able to receive criticism in a positive manner

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what is the definition of ‘career-field’

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

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what is the definition of ‘bias’

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

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what is the definition of ‘critical - thinking’

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

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what is a ‘bursary’?

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a monetary award based on financial need

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what is the ‘ right to labor relations’

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the right that protects you from being treated unfairly

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what is ‘environmental justice’?

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

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what is the definition of ‘niche’?

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

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what is ‘stereotyping’?

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

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what is ‘poverty’?

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

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

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

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what are examples of human rights in the workplace?

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  • 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.
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what are the options for funded tertiary education?

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  • bursaries
  • scholarships
  • learnerships

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

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what do women suffer discrimination due to?

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  • 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
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what are formal assessments?

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

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what are informal assessments?

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

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what are the types of financial AID’s?

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  • bursaries
  • scholarships
  • learnerships
  • study loans
18
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what does NSFAS mean?

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NSFAS stands for ‘national student financial AID scheme’

19
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what are the prerequisites for getting financial AID to qualify for NSFAS?

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  • a South African citizen
  • be registered at a university
  • have a combined household income of less than R122 000
20
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what makes you unqualified for NSFAS?

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

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

22
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what is informal learning?

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  • casual, unstructured, unofficial learning that happens every day e.g. learning how to use a computer.
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what is non-formal learning?

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

24
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what is life-long learning?

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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.

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what are the benefits of organizing your study plans?

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  • 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
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what things can disrupt or disturb you from your study plans

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  • 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
27
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mention ways you can improve your concentration and prevent wasting time

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  • 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
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what are examples of good study environments

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  • 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
29
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what is ‘match-fixing’?

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

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

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  • 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
31
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what is an example of bad sportsmanship?

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using drugs to enhance performance as an athlete

32
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why are drug use bad for athletes?

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  • 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.
33
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how can we redress the biasness towards women / indigenous games in sports?

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  • report more on these sports
  • spend more money
  • televise these events more
34
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what are ‘scarce skills’?

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  • careers where there are few or no qualified people.
35
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why is life-long learning important?

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  • 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.

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