Assignment 02
Inclusive Education: Generic Module
Module code: INC3701
TEBOGO NDHLOVU
[COMPANY NAME] [Company address]
, INC3701
Assignment 2
Unique assignment number: 688449
Closing date: 21 May 2024
CASE STUDY: Rhulani I am a sucker for horror and supernatural movies and a fan of
metal rock and hip-hop music.
Being a South African teenager comes with its ups and downs.
Sometimes it becomes a living nightmare because there is not a single day that a person like me
does not face discrimination unless we spend our time indoors. This is because I was born with a
medical condition called albinism. Growing up and now as a teenager I’ve been called names
such as “mlungu”. People also point at me and will say things like I bath with milk. I once had an
emotional breakdown, but through the support of my parents, I overcame it.
1.1 Investigate the challenges faced by individuals with albinism and discuss the
impact these difficulties can have on their daily lives. [5]
Jean Piaget was a Swiss psychologist known for his influential theory of cognitive
development. His theory has had a significant impact on educational practices and
instructional strategies, as it provides a framework for understanding how children learn
and develop cognitively. In this essay, I will critically evaluate Piaget's theory of cognitive
development, focusing on the implications of his stages of development for educational
practices and instructional strategies.
Piaget's theory of cognitive development is based on the idea that children actively
construct their understanding of the world through a series of stages. According to
Piaget, there are four main stages of cognitive development: sensorimotor,
preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational. Each stage is
characterized by distinct cognitive abilities and ways of thinking, and children progress
through these stages in a fixed sequence.
One of the strengths of Piaget's theory is its emphasis on the active role of the learner in
the construction of knowledge. Piaget argued that children are not passive recipients of
knowledge, but rather they actively explore and interact with their environment to make
sense of the world. This insight has important implications for educational practices, as it
suggests that learning should be hands-on and experiential. Teachers should provide
opportunities for children to engage in activities that allow them to explore and
manipulate objects and materials, rather than simply receiving information passively.
However, there are also limitations to Piaget's theory. Some critics have argued that the
stages of development are not as fixed and universal as Piaget suggested, and that
children's cognitive development can be influenced by a variety of factors such as
culture and individual differences. This has implications for instructional strategies, as it
suggests that educators should be mindful of the diverse backgrounds and experiences
of their students, and should tailor their teaching to address individual needs and
strengths.
Furthermore, some critics have argued that Piaget's theory places too much emphasis
on the cognitive aspect of development, and neglects the influence of social and
Inclusive Education: Generic Module
Module code: INC3701
TEBOGO NDHLOVU
[COMPANY NAME] [Company address]
, INC3701
Assignment 2
Unique assignment number: 688449
Closing date: 21 May 2024
CASE STUDY: Rhulani I am a sucker for horror and supernatural movies and a fan of
metal rock and hip-hop music.
Being a South African teenager comes with its ups and downs.
Sometimes it becomes a living nightmare because there is not a single day that a person like me
does not face discrimination unless we spend our time indoors. This is because I was born with a
medical condition called albinism. Growing up and now as a teenager I’ve been called names
such as “mlungu”. People also point at me and will say things like I bath with milk. I once had an
emotional breakdown, but through the support of my parents, I overcame it.
1.1 Investigate the challenges faced by individuals with albinism and discuss the
impact these difficulties can have on their daily lives. [5]
Jean Piaget was a Swiss psychologist known for his influential theory of cognitive
development. His theory has had a significant impact on educational practices and
instructional strategies, as it provides a framework for understanding how children learn
and develop cognitively. In this essay, I will critically evaluate Piaget's theory of cognitive
development, focusing on the implications of his stages of development for educational
practices and instructional strategies.
Piaget's theory of cognitive development is based on the idea that children actively
construct their understanding of the world through a series of stages. According to
Piaget, there are four main stages of cognitive development: sensorimotor,
preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational. Each stage is
characterized by distinct cognitive abilities and ways of thinking, and children progress
through these stages in a fixed sequence.
One of the strengths of Piaget's theory is its emphasis on the active role of the learner in
the construction of knowledge. Piaget argued that children are not passive recipients of
knowledge, but rather they actively explore and interact with their environment to make
sense of the world. This insight has important implications for educational practices, as it
suggests that learning should be hands-on and experiential. Teachers should provide
opportunities for children to engage in activities that allow them to explore and
manipulate objects and materials, rather than simply receiving information passively.
However, there are also limitations to Piaget's theory. Some critics have argued that the
stages of development are not as fixed and universal as Piaget suggested, and that
children's cognitive development can be influenced by a variety of factors such as
culture and individual differences. This has implications for instructional strategies, as it
suggests that educators should be mindful of the diverse backgrounds and experiences
of their students, and should tailor their teaching to address individual needs and
strengths.
Furthermore, some critics have argued that Piaget's theory places too much emphasis
on the cognitive aspect of development, and neglects the influence of social and
