INC4802 Assignment 2
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
2024 (897573) – DUE 18 June 2024
, Question 1: Translating Capability Approach and Inclusive Pedagogy into
Practice Capability Approach
The capability approach, developed by Amartya Sen and furthered by Martha
Nussbaum, emphasizes expanding individuals' freedoms and capabilities to lead the
kind of lives they value. In the context of inclusive education, this approach means
ensuring all students have the opportunity to develop their unique abilities and
participate fully in the learning process.
1. Identify Individual Capabilities:
- Assessment: Regularly assess students' strengths, interests, and needs through
various methods (observations, interviews, and assessments).
- Personalized Learning Plans: Develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) that focus
on enhancing students' specific capabilities.
2. Expand Opportunities:
- Varied Instructional Strategies: Use differentiated instruction to cater to diverse
learning styles and abilities.
- Accessible Materials: Provide learning materials in multiple formats (audio, visual,
tactile) to ensure all students can access content.
3. Promote Participation:
- Collaborative Learning: Encourage group work and peer tutoring to foster a
supportive learning environment.
- Inclusive Activities: Design activities that allow all students to participate
meaningfully, regardless of their abilities.
4. Remove Barriers:
- Physical Accessibility: Ensure the classroom is physically accessible to all students.
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
2024 (897573) – DUE 18 June 2024
, Question 1: Translating Capability Approach and Inclusive Pedagogy into
Practice Capability Approach
The capability approach, developed by Amartya Sen and furthered by Martha
Nussbaum, emphasizes expanding individuals' freedoms and capabilities to lead the
kind of lives they value. In the context of inclusive education, this approach means
ensuring all students have the opportunity to develop their unique abilities and
participate fully in the learning process.
1. Identify Individual Capabilities:
- Assessment: Regularly assess students' strengths, interests, and needs through
various methods (observations, interviews, and assessments).
- Personalized Learning Plans: Develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) that focus
on enhancing students' specific capabilities.
2. Expand Opportunities:
- Varied Instructional Strategies: Use differentiated instruction to cater to diverse
learning styles and abilities.
- Accessible Materials: Provide learning materials in multiple formats (audio, visual,
tactile) to ensure all students can access content.
3. Promote Participation:
- Collaborative Learning: Encourage group work and peer tutoring to foster a
supportive learning environment.
- Inclusive Activities: Design activities that allow all students to participate
meaningfully, regardless of their abilities.
4. Remove Barriers:
- Physical Accessibility: Ensure the classroom is physically accessible to all students.
