DPP1501 Assignment 4 2026 Portfolio | Distinction - Due 28 October 2026

DPP1501 Assignment 4 2026 Portfolio | Distinction - Due 28 October 2026 DPP1501_Portfolio_2026 Assignment 4 – Portfolio Diversity, Pedagogy and Practice Module code: DPP1501 Year module Department of Inclusive Education BARCODE 1 DPP1501_Portfolio_2026 Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 3 2. Submission of Assignment 4 ....................................................................................... 3 3. Module learning outcomes .......................................................................................... 3 4. Assessment plan and submission dates ..................................................................... 4 5. Declaration of honesty ................................................................................................. 4 6. Assignment 4 – PORTFOLIO ...................................................................................... 5 2 DPP1501_Portfolio_2026 1. Introduction This tutorial letter contains Assignment 4 for the module Diversity, Pedagogy and Practice (DPP1501). Please ensure you have fully participated in the online activities for this module, from Learning Unit 1 through Learning Unit 4. 2. Submission of Assignment 4 Assignment 4 requires you to complete and submit the file online. Do not zoom your assignment script when you submit it online. This makes it difficult for the markers to mark your assignment. Submit your answer file in PDF. Documents in Microsoft Word format will not be marked. Assignments submitted to the lecturer via e-mail will not be accepted or marked. 3. Module learning outcomes The module outcomes are set out in the table below. Outcomes 1 Explain the impact of diversity in inclusive learning environments. 2 Explain South African policies and legislation relevant to inclusive education. 3 Explain how different barriers to learning can be accommodated in South African schools. 4 Explain how "curriculum differentiation" can accommodate diverse learners in inclusive settings. 3 DPP1501_Portfolio_2026 4. Assessment plan and submission dates The table below shows the assignments set for this module. Please complete and submit the assignments in the order in which they are listed. See the table below. Assignment number Type Weight Opening date Time Due date Time 1 MCQ/Quiz (Elective) 20% :00 :00 2 Written, PDF (Mandatory) 20% :00 :00 3 Written, PDF (Elective) 20% :00 :00 5 MCQ/Quiz (Elective) 20% :00 :00 6 Written, PDF (Elective) 20% :00 :00 4 Portfolio (Mandatory) 100% :00 :00 5. Declaration of honesty Please copy the declaration below and paste it after the cover page of your assignment. The declaration must be signed and submitted with Assignment 2. DECLARATION OF HONESTY I (full names): ……………………………………………………………………………………… Student number: …………………… Module code: ………………… Declare the following: 1. I understand what plagiarism entails and I am aware of the University’s policy in this regard. 2. This assignment is my own, original work. Where I used someone else’s work, whether a printed source, the internet or any other source, I gave the proper acknowledgement and included a complete reference list. 3. I did not use another current or previous student’s work to submit as my own. 4. I did not allow, and will not allow, anyone to copy my work, with the intention of submitting it as his or her own work. Signature: ………………………… Date: …………………………. 4 DPP1501_Portfolio_2026 6. Assignment 4 – PORTFOLIO Unique assignment number: 148602 Closing date: 20 October 2026 This is a summative assessment that accounts for 100% of the module's weight. QUESTION 1 1.1 Discuss the concept of diversity in the classroom in two paragraphs by explaining its key dimensions and illustrating how teachers can support diverse learners in an inclusive learning environment. Use relevant, practice-based examples. • Conceptual understanding of diversity (5 marks) • Explanation of key dimensions (5 marks) • Inclusive teaching strategies (5 marks) [15] 1.2 Critically discuss the following South African policy and legislative frameworks for inclusive education. For each framework, explain its purpose, key principles, and effects for classroom practice. Present your response in coherent, well-developed paragraphs. Do not use bullet points. NB. Your response for each policy framework should be exactly three paragraphs. a) The Education White Paper 6 (2001) (15) b) Policy on Screening, Identification, Assessment, and Support (SIAS, 2014) (15) c) Guidelines for Full-Service/Inclusive Schools (2010) (15) [45] 1.1.3 Explain the following TWO extrinsic barriers to learning in an inclusive education context, namely poverty and inadequate learning resources. Suggest appropriate inclusive teaching strategies to address and reduce the impact of these barriers. 5 DPP1501_Portfolio_2026 (10 marks = explanation of extrinsic barriers; 10 marks = strategies to alleviate the barriers to learning) = [20] QUESTION 2 Provide evidence of TWO online learning activities completed in EACH learning unit (Learning Unit 1–4). Evidence may include screenshots of forum participation or other online engagement activities. Learning Unit 1 (5) Learning Unit 2 (5) Learning Unit 3 (5) Learning Unit 4 (5) [20] Total = [100] Module Lecturers: 1. Prof. MK Malahlela 2. Dr. NG Mpya 3. Ms. ZT Fakude © Unisa 2026 6