INC4801 Assignment 5 Semester 2 2026 - Due September 2026

INC4801 Assignment 5 Semester 2 2026 - Due September 2026 INC4801 ASSIGNMENT 3 Assignment 03 Perspectives of Inclusive Education Module code: INC4801 Year module Department of Inclusive Education This tutorial letter contains important information about Assignment 03. BARCODE Contents Page 1 INC4801 ASSIGNMENT 3 CONTENTS 1. Introduction 3 2. General instructions for Assignment 03 3 3. Learning outcomes 3 4. Assessment criteria for Assignment 03 3 5. Due date for Assignment 03 4 6. Declaration of honesty 4-5 7. Assignment 03 6 2 INC4801 ASSIGNMENT 3 1. Introduction This tutorial letter should be read alongside Tutorial Letter 101, which has already been provided under Official Study Material on myUnisa. It contains Assignment 03 for the module Perspectives of Inclusive Education (INC4801). It includes information about the due date, assessment criteria and how the assignment will be marked. Read the instructions carefully and adhere to them strictly. 2. General instructions for Assignment 03 The purpose of Assignment 03 is to familiarise you with the contents of learning units 1, 2 and 3. Please read learning units 1, 2 and 3 in your study guide to be able to answer the questions in this assignment. You are encouraged NOT to copy and paste the contents of your study guide, which is only meant to guide you. The module’s learning outcomes are presented in section 3 below, followed by the assessment criteria used in this assignment. Remember that your assessments are guided by the assessment criteria, rather than what appears in your study guide, which is a resource to support your learning. Assignment 03 should be submitted online. 3. Learning outcomes The successful completion of this module will enable you to do the following: No Outcomes 1 Discuss the principles of African philosophies (especially ubuntu) 2 Analyse policies relating to inclusive education to identify aspects of ubuntu or African ways of life 3 Suggest ways to make policies on inclusive education relevant to South Africa and other parts of the continent 4. Assessment criteria for Assignment 03 Assignment 03 will be assessed according to the following criteria: No. Assessment criteria 1 Principles of African philosophies (especially ubuntu) are discussed. 3 INC4801 ASSIGNMENT 3 2 Policies relating to inclusive education are analysed to identify aspects of ubuntu or African ways of life. 3 Suggestions are made to make policies on inclusive education relevant to South Africa and other parts of the continent. 5. Due date for Assignment 03 Number Unique no. Format Weighting Due date Assignment Written (individual) 25% 2 Aug. 2026 6. Declaration of honesty Please complete and sign the declaration of honesty (provided below) for this assignment. 4 INC4801 ASSIGNMENT 3 DECLARATION OF HONESTY I (full names): ……………………………………………………………………………………… Student number: …………………… Module code: ………………… Declare that 1. I understand what plagiarism entails and am aware of the university’s policy in this regard. 2. This assignment is my own, original work. Where I have used someone else’s work, whether a printed source, the internet or any other source, I give the proper acknowledgement and include a complete reference list. 3. I have not, and will not, submit another current or previous student’s work as my own. 4. I did not allow and will not allow anyone to copy my work with the intention of submitting it as their own. Author: Please remember to update the table of contents after accepting changes. Thank you. Signature ………………………… Date: …………………………. 5 INC4801 ASSIGNMENT 3 7. Assignment 03: Written: To be uploaded on myUnisa. Instructions: Read the case study below and answer the questions in essay format. Refer to the prescribed readings you have completed for this unit, as well as additional scholarly sources to support your arguments. Also, refer to the rubric for guidance on how your work will be assessed. Case study: Ubuntu leadership in a Western Cape school A 2023 study by Kramer examined how school principals in the Western Cape use ubuntu values — such as compassion, dignity and community — to lead inclusive schools (Kramer, 2023). One principal implemented collaborative decision-making and peer mentorship programmes to support learner inclusion. These practices fostered a strong sense of belonging and improved school culture. However, challenges such as limited resources and staff burnout persisted, highlighting the need for systemic support. Question 1: Ubuntu and African philosophies in inclusive education 1.1 Define and discuss the key principles of African philosophies, with a focus on ubuntu. - Explain how ubuntu shapes understandings of personhood, community and ethics. -Compare ubuntu with other philosophical traditions in education. - Reflect on how these principles support inclusive education in African contexts. (30 marks) Question 2: Ubuntu in inclusive education policies 2.1 Critically analyse how ubuntu is reflected in South African inclusive education policies. - Refer to key documents such as White Paper 6, the South African Schools Act and 6 INC4801 ASSIGNMENT 3 the National Curriculum Statement. - Identify how ubuntu values (e.g., dignity, equality, communalism) are embedded in these policies. - Discuss the strengths and limitations of these policies in promoting inclusion. (35 marks) Question 3: Making inclusive education policies in Africa 3.1 Propose practical strategies to make inclusive education policies more relevant to South Africa and other African countries. - Suggest ways to integrate ubuntu into curriculum design, teacher training and community engagement. - Provide examples of how ubuntu can be applied in the classroom and school-wide practices. - Reflect on the challenges and opportunities of implementing ubuntu-based inclusive education. (35 marks) Total marks: 100 Assessment rubric Section Criteria Marks 1.1 Ubuntu and African philosophies (30 marks) Defines and explains ubuntu and African philosophies 10 (Defines ubuntu and explains its communal values (e.g., 'umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu')) Links ubuntu to inclusive education and compares it with other traditions (Shows how ubuntu 10 7 INC4801 ASSIGNMENT 3 supports inclusion compared to Western individualism) Demonstrates relevance to African educational contexts (Explains how ubuntu applies to South African classrooms and communities) 10 2.1 Policy analysis (35 marks) Identifies and explains relevant South African policies (Mentions White Paper 6, Schools Act, and 10 Curriculum Statements) Analyses how ubuntu is embedded 15 in policy (Discusses how policies reflect values like dignity and equality) Evaluates strengths and limitations 10 (Highlights implementation gaps and successes in applying ubuntu) 3.1 Strategies for Proposes practical, 15 relevance (35 marks) context-sensitive strategies (Suggests classroom activities that 8 INC4801 ASSIGNMENT 3 promote empathy and collaboration) Provides examples and reflects 10 on implementation (Describes a school initiative that uses ubuntu principles) Demonstrates critical 10 insight and contextual awareness (Reflects on challenges in applying ubuntu in diverse settings) Primary lecturer: Dr N Ferreira Secondary lecturer: Dr T Mashau © Unisa 2026 9