JUNE 2025
EXAMINATION FOR: EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Digital Exam Instructions:
1. The examination carries 80 marks. The examination consists of three questions of which
you are required to answer ONE.
2. You have 3 hours to complete the exam.
3. Submit your answer electronically via the Student Portal:
Make use of the following detailed guidelines when answering the questions:
4. Answers must be submitted in PDF format in UK English and not American English. Make
use of character size 11, line spacing of 1.5 and margin size 1.5cm.
5. The digital file name must include your first name, surname, student number and the
subject name. For example – john citizen 2021400400 research methodology.
6. The submitted answer must have a cover page which includes your first name, surname,
subject, date, student number and contact email and cell phone numbers.
7. Your answer must be your own work and you are not allowed to make use of any external
or third party to support you in compiling your document.
8. Do not copy from other students as this will lead to immediate disqualification.
9. Do not commit plagiarism.
disqualification.
Any plagiarism detected will result in immediate
Select only one question.
QUESTION 1 (80 Marks)
Examine the relevance of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in understanding student motivation.
Analyze how educators can support the fulfillment of students’ basic and psychological needs to
enhance engagement, well-being, and optimal learning outcomes.
QUESTION 2 (80 Marks)
A. Adolescence is often described as a period of “storm and stress.” Discuss this statement
with well-reasoned arguments.
B. Analyze the role of a teacher in supporting adolescents to develop a balanced and stable
personality.
C. Describe the key physical, emotional, and social developmental characteristics of early
and late childhood.
QUESTION 3 (80 Marks)
A. Discuss the four major dimensions of human growth and development.
B. Explain the role of the teacher in facilitating healthy growth and development during
adolescence, with reference to both classroom practices and psychosocial support.
END OF EXAMINATION