INC3701
Assignment 4
DUE: 17 JULY 2026
, QUESTION 1 (20 marks)
1.1 Four key barriers to learning and participation evident in the case study (4
marks)
Based on the Themba Lethu Primary School case study, the following four barriers are
evident:
Barrier Evidence from case study (paraphrased)
Socio-economic barriers (poverty The community served by the school experiences
and food insecurity) significant unemployment and food shortages, and
a number of learners come to school without
having eaten, which affects their ability to
concentrate in lessons.
Psychosocial barriers (bullying and The school has seen a rising number of bullying
behavioural challenges) incidents being reported, along with growing
behavioural difficulties, particularly among
learners in Grades 4 and 5.
Attitudinal barriers (negative A number of teachers continue to hold the view
teacher beliefs about inclusion) that learners who find schoolwork difficult should
be taken out of mainstream classrooms and
educated separately.
Systemic/institutional barriers Overcrowded classrooms and insufficient
(large class sizes, limited resources make it difficult for teachers to meet a
resources, and lack of parental range of learning needs, and parents or caregivers
involvement) only rarely take part in school meetings.
1.2 How the school's current attitudes and practices either support or hinder the
development of an inclusive school community (4 marks)
Supportive practices (2 marks)
Assignment 4
DUE: 17 JULY 2026
, QUESTION 1 (20 marks)
1.1 Four key barriers to learning and participation evident in the case study (4
marks)
Based on the Themba Lethu Primary School case study, the following four barriers are
evident:
Barrier Evidence from case study (paraphrased)
Socio-economic barriers (poverty The community served by the school experiences
and food insecurity) significant unemployment and food shortages, and
a number of learners come to school without
having eaten, which affects their ability to
concentrate in lessons.
Psychosocial barriers (bullying and The school has seen a rising number of bullying
behavioural challenges) incidents being reported, along with growing
behavioural difficulties, particularly among
learners in Grades 4 and 5.
Attitudinal barriers (negative A number of teachers continue to hold the view
teacher beliefs about inclusion) that learners who find schoolwork difficult should
be taken out of mainstream classrooms and
educated separately.
Systemic/institutional barriers Overcrowded classrooms and insufficient
(large class sizes, limited resources make it difficult for teachers to meet a
resources, and lack of parental range of learning needs, and parents or caregivers
involvement) only rarely take part in school meetings.
1.2 How the school's current attitudes and practices either support or hinder the
development of an inclusive school community (4 marks)
Supportive practices (2 marks)
