DPP1501 Assignment 7 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 10 September 2025; 100% correct solutions and explanations.

DPP1501 Assignment 7 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 10 September 2025; 100% correct solutions and explanations. 6. Assignment 7 DPP1501DPP1501 Unique assignment number: 734131 Closing date: 10 September 2025 This assignment constitutes 25% of the formative assessment for the module. Question 1 1.1 State whether each of the following statements is either true or false. Write down the number of the question, and next to it write T if the statement is true, or F if it is false, e.g. 1.1.16 F. 1.1.1 Inclusion is about creating equal opportunities for some learners to progress in spite of their diverse needs. 1.1.2 Inclusion in education is a basic human right and the foundation of a more just and diverse society. 1.1.3 The SIAS defines barriers to learning as “difficulties that arise within the education system as a whole.” 1.1.4 Negative and discriminatory attitudes are evident through labelling, which occurs when learners with learning difficulties are placed in special schools. 1.1.5 Inaccessible and unsafe buildings in many instances prevent learners with auditory impairments from gaining access to the learning centres. 1.1.6 The African philosophy of ubuntu relates to an individual’s ability to treat others with sensitivity, respect and dignity. 1.1.7 The Salamanca Statement (UNESCO 1994) assumes that the academic curriculum and instruction should be flexible and relevant so that a less accessible environment can be created. 1.1.8 Differentiation of inclusive teaching strategies involves making modifications to the learning environment, learning content, teaching methodologies as well as assessment. 1.1.9 Formative assessment is done at the beginning of the year, to establish a point from which future measurements and predictions can be calculated. 1.1.10 Summative assessment is a continuous assessment process, often informal in nature, designed to monitor and support learning progress. 2 x 10 = (20) 1.2 Discuss the purpose of assessment in inclusive settings, with special reference to general inclusive assessment strategies. 2 x 5 = (10) Question 2 2.1 Identify and discuss the steps that are taken during the initial screening of learners with barriers to learning in accordance with the SIAS policy document. 2 x 5 = (10) 2.2 Identify and discuss the core functions of the district-based support team (DBST). 2 x 7 = (14) 2.3 Give a detailed explanation of how special schools as resource centres support other schools in collaboration with the DBST. 2 x 7 = (14) Question 3 Discuss how the following extrinsic barriers to learning can negatively affect learners in inclusive education settings: 3.1 Negative discriminatory attitudes 2 x 5 = (10) 3.2 An inflexible curriculum 2 x 5 = (10) 3.3 Inappropriate language of learning and teaching 2 x 3 = (6) 3.4 Inaccessible and unsafe built environment 2 x 3 = (6) Total marks: [100]