FACULTY OF EDUCATIONSchool of Social Science Education

BACHELOR OF EDUCATIONEXAMINATIONS MAY 2011

Module Title Life Orientation 210

2 hours

Code

MarksExternalModerator Dr M Oswald

EDLF210E1

100Duration

Internal Examiner Mrs J Jarvis

This paper consists of FIVE (5) questions andTHREE (3) pages.

You are required to answer any TWO (2) questions in total.

Please indicate clearly on your booklet cover, the numbers of the questions youhave chosen.

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Question One [50]

The field of Normative Ethics endeavours to arrive at moral standards thatregulate right and wrong conduct in society.

1.1. Define consequentialist (teleological) theories under the followingheadings:

1.1.1 Egoism (5)

1.1.2 Altruism (5)

1.1.3 Utilitarianism: act, hedonistic, rule and preference (20)

1.2. Critically evaluate utilitarianism as an example of a normative ethic. (20)

Question Two [50]

2.1. Discuss Joseph Fletcher's theory of Situation Ethics (1966).Your discussion should include the following:

2.1.1. A definition of Situation Ethics (5)

2.1.2. The four principles underlying his ethics (8)

2.1.3. Fletcher's suggested six basic propositions to explain the

meaning of love (18)

2.1.4. Criticisms of his theory (McQuarrie, Burtchell, Barcley, Cross).

(8)

2.2. Discuss JAT Robinson's revision of Fletcher's theory. Your discussionshould include the following:

2.2.1. A description of Robinson's position (5)

2.2.2. The three stages in the development of his theory. (6)

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Question Three [50]

3.1. Describe the nature of African ethics. (20)

3.2. Discuss how this ethical system compares with the Secular Humanistposition. (30)

Question Four [50]

The Religion and Education Policy (2003) speaks about 'unity not uniformity'and 'diversity not divisiveness'. Critically discuss what is meant by this as itaffects the approach to Religion Education as part of the LO curriculum. Youranswer should include a discussion of the rationale behind the policy as well aschallenges facing LO teachers as they facilitate Religion Education in the multi-religion classroom.

Question Five [50]

Discuss the following:

5.1 Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development. (30)

5.2 The process of values clarification and how it can contribute to a

successful moral education lesson. (20)

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