ASSIGNMENT 3
INC 3701
D U E : 10 J U LY 2 0 2 3
, 9. Questions for Assignment 03
9.1 Read the story below about Jane and respond to the questions that follow.
Jane’s story
I remember sending my mother all-round the shopping centre – I must have driven her
mad – to buy me a local school uniform, even though I didn't go there. I didn't particularly
like the way I was treated by school staff – special, frail, in need of very special care. My
memories of junior school were not learning to read, add or multiply, nor even how to
keep pets.... no, they were of endless hours of physio, tons of art and craft (this was
recognised as something I could do and would content me in my adulthood, since no
employment was ever envisaged) and pushing myself in my wheelchair down endless
corridors and, consequently being tired.' Jane Campbell, 1992.
Adapted from Simon Gardner, 1992
9.1.1 Read the Principles of Inclusive Education (Department of Education,
2001, p.18) and answer the questions below:
9.1.1.1 Identify two (2) words and one (1) phrase used by teachers in the
extract from Jane’s story that suggest that they were still confusing
specialeducation with inclusive education.
"frail" suggests that the teachers viewed Jane as weak and delicate, reinforcing a
stereotype often associated with special education.
"very special care" implies that the teachers considered Jane's needs to be significantly
different from those of other students, indicating a focus on individualized treatment rather
than inclusive practices.
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INC 3701
D U E : 10 J U LY 2 0 2 3
, 9. Questions for Assignment 03
9.1 Read the story below about Jane and respond to the questions that follow.
Jane’s story
I remember sending my mother all-round the shopping centre – I must have driven her
mad – to buy me a local school uniform, even though I didn't go there. I didn't particularly
like the way I was treated by school staff – special, frail, in need of very special care. My
memories of junior school were not learning to read, add or multiply, nor even how to
keep pets.... no, they were of endless hours of physio, tons of art and craft (this was
recognised as something I could do and would content me in my adulthood, since no
employment was ever envisaged) and pushing myself in my wheelchair down endless
corridors and, consequently being tired.' Jane Campbell, 1992.
Adapted from Simon Gardner, 1992
9.1.1 Read the Principles of Inclusive Education (Department of Education,
2001, p.18) and answer the questions below:
9.1.1.1 Identify two (2) words and one (1) phrase used by teachers in the
extract from Jane’s story that suggest that they were still confusing
specialeducation with inclusive education.
"frail" suggests that the teachers viewed Jane as weak and delicate, reinforcing a
stereotype often associated with special education.
"very special care" implies that the teachers considered Jane's needs to be significantly
different from those of other students, indicating a focus on individualized treatment rather
than inclusive practices.
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