COURSE CODE: INC3701
ASSIGNMENT NUMBER: 02
UNIQUE NUMBER: 683258
Year: 2023
*Please note that these assignments are from the year 2023 and may only be used as a
guideline to answer questions.
*Copying directly from this assignment is prohibited.
, Question 1
1.1 Dudley-Marling and Gurn (2010:4) in their book ‘The Myth of the Normal Curve’,
contend that to be considered outside the boundaries of normal has consequences.
1.1.1 According to the medical model of disability, which learners in ordinary schools are
regarded as ‘outside the boundaries of normal’ and how does this model justify the
view that it holds of such learners?
According to the Medical model of disability, learners with learning- disabilities or
impairments such as physical, sensory, intellectual impairments, or mental health
conditions, may be considered “outside the boundaries of normal” in ordinary
schools.
The medical model of disability is seeing the person with a disability as the problem,
where the focus is on the disability. It also defines disability as a personal tragedy or
medical problem that needs to be fixed. It views disabled individuals as deficient,
abnormal, and in need of medical treatment, rehabilitation, etc. (British Council,
University of South Africa, Departments of Basic Education, Higher Education and
Training, MIET AFRICA 2019).
The Medical model of disability justifies the view that it holds of such learners by
suggesting that the problems faced by learners with disabilities are a result of their
individual impairments. Therefore, it states that therapies and treatments are
required to address these individual deficits, rather than addressing systemic or
societal barriers that may be contributing to the problems faced by these learners
(Disability Nottinghamshire 2023).
1.1.2 Discuss the consequences of being regarded as ‘outside the boundaries of normal’
referred to in 1.1, in reference to learners who are in such a predicament in normal
and full-service schools.
The consequences of being regarded as "outside the boundaries of normal" can have
a few negative influences of learners in mainstream schools.
That may include social discrimination, exclusion, and learners having a low self-
esteem. Such learners may be marginalized and not given the same opportunities as
their peers without learning- disabilities or impairments.
Learners may face physical, environmental and attitudinal learning which may limit
their participation in school activities, learning and socializing. The medical model of
disability’s focus on individual deficiencies may neglect addressing social barriers that
contribute to the challenges faced by learners. As a result, the support and resources
provided to learners with disabilities may be inadequate, or even worsen their
ASSIGNMENT NUMBER: 02
UNIQUE NUMBER: 683258
Year: 2023
*Please note that these assignments are from the year 2023 and may only be used as a
guideline to answer questions.
*Copying directly from this assignment is prohibited.
, Question 1
1.1 Dudley-Marling and Gurn (2010:4) in their book ‘The Myth of the Normal Curve’,
contend that to be considered outside the boundaries of normal has consequences.
1.1.1 According to the medical model of disability, which learners in ordinary schools are
regarded as ‘outside the boundaries of normal’ and how does this model justify the
view that it holds of such learners?
According to the Medical model of disability, learners with learning- disabilities or
impairments such as physical, sensory, intellectual impairments, or mental health
conditions, may be considered “outside the boundaries of normal” in ordinary
schools.
The medical model of disability is seeing the person with a disability as the problem,
where the focus is on the disability. It also defines disability as a personal tragedy or
medical problem that needs to be fixed. It views disabled individuals as deficient,
abnormal, and in need of medical treatment, rehabilitation, etc. (British Council,
University of South Africa, Departments of Basic Education, Higher Education and
Training, MIET AFRICA 2019).
The Medical model of disability justifies the view that it holds of such learners by
suggesting that the problems faced by learners with disabilities are a result of their
individual impairments. Therefore, it states that therapies and treatments are
required to address these individual deficits, rather than addressing systemic or
societal barriers that may be contributing to the problems faced by these learners
(Disability Nottinghamshire 2023).
1.1.2 Discuss the consequences of being regarded as ‘outside the boundaries of normal’
referred to in 1.1, in reference to learners who are in such a predicament in normal
and full-service schools.
The consequences of being regarded as "outside the boundaries of normal" can have
a few negative influences of learners in mainstream schools.
That may include social discrimination, exclusion, and learners having a low self-
esteem. Such learners may be marginalized and not given the same opportunities as
their peers without learning- disabilities or impairments.
Learners may face physical, environmental and attitudinal learning which may limit
their participation in school activities, learning and socializing. The medical model of
disability’s focus on individual deficiencies may neglect addressing social barriers that
contribute to the challenges faced by learners. As a result, the support and resources
provided to learners with disabilities may be inadequate, or even worsen their
