INC3701
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
DUE 16 MAY 2025
SEMESTER 1 2025
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .................................................................................. 2
Inclusive Education in South Africa ............................................... 3
The SIAS Policy: Overview and Purpose........................................ 4
Principles of Assessment in Inclusive Education........................... 5
4.1 Principle 1: Access and Fairness.............................................. 5
4.2 Principle 2: Holistic and Continuous Assessment..................... 6
Teacher Agency and the SIAS Policy ........................................... 7
Barriers to Learning in South African Classrooms........................... 8
Teacher Perceptions of the SIAS Policy........................................ 9
7.1 Positive Teacher Perceptions .................................................. 9
7.2 Challenges Faced by Teachers............................................... 10
Case Studies and Teacher Experiences ....................................11
Support Systems and Training for Teachers................................. 12
Strategies for Effective Implementation of the SIAS Policy ........... 13
Role of Parents and Communities in Inclusive Education ............. 14
The Future of Inclusive Education in South Africa.......................... 15
Conclusion ..................................................................................... 15
References .................................................................................... 16
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ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
DUE 16 MAY 2025
SEMESTER 1 2025
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .................................................................................. 2
Inclusive Education in South Africa ............................................... 3
The SIAS Policy: Overview and Purpose........................................ 4
Principles of Assessment in Inclusive Education........................... 5
4.1 Principle 1: Access and Fairness.............................................. 5
4.2 Principle 2: Holistic and Continuous Assessment..................... 6
Teacher Agency and the SIAS Policy ........................................... 7
Barriers to Learning in South African Classrooms........................... 8
Teacher Perceptions of the SIAS Policy........................................ 9
7.1 Positive Teacher Perceptions .................................................. 9
7.2 Challenges Faced by Teachers............................................... 10
Case Studies and Teacher Experiences ....................................11
Support Systems and Training for Teachers................................. 12
Strategies for Effective Implementation of the SIAS Policy ........... 13
Role of Parents and Communities in Inclusive Education ............. 14
The Future of Inclusive Education in South Africa.......................... 15
Conclusion ..................................................................................... 15
References .................................................................................... 16
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