HED4810
ASSIGNMENT 5 (PORTFOLIO)..
DUE DATE: 15 January 2025..
PREVIEW:
Question 1: Defining Inclusive Education
1. Based on everything you learned from the module HED4810: Putting Inclusive Education into
Context, formulate a definition of inclusive education that the Basic Education Ministry will use to
develop its new mission and vision for strengthening inclusive education.
ANSWER:
Inclusive education is a transformative educational approach that advocates for the full participation of
all learners in mainstream educational settings, regardless of their individual differences, abilities, or
backgrounds. It is grounded in the belief that all learners, including those with disabilities, must be
provided with equitable opportunities to access quality education within their local communities. The
aim of inclusive education is not only to ensure physical access to educational facilities but to create an
environment that fosters a sense of belonging, participation, and success for all learners, including those
who have been historically marginalized due to their disabilities, gender, race, or socio-economic status.
In the context of South Africa, a country marked by its diversity, inclusivity is a key pillar in transforming
the education system. The government has taken steps towards inclusive education through the
implementation of the White Paper 6 on Inclusive Education in 2001, which aimed to provide equal
educational opportunities for all learners. However, the definition of inclusive education must go beyond
mere access to physical schools; it must address the need for a system that is responsive, adaptive, and
committed to ensuring that all learners are supported in their individual educational journeys. Inclusive
education seeks to integrate learners with diverse needs into the same educational spaces as their peers,
offering them individualized support, and ensuring that the learning environment is welcoming and
accommodating for all.
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ASSIGNMENT 5 (PORTFOLIO)..
DUE DATE: 15 January 2025..
PREVIEW:
Question 1: Defining Inclusive Education
1. Based on everything you learned from the module HED4810: Putting Inclusive Education into
Context, formulate a definition of inclusive education that the Basic Education Ministry will use to
develop its new mission and vision for strengthening inclusive education.
ANSWER:
Inclusive education is a transformative educational approach that advocates for the full participation of
all learners in mainstream educational settings, regardless of their individual differences, abilities, or
backgrounds. It is grounded in the belief that all learners, including those with disabilities, must be
provided with equitable opportunities to access quality education within their local communities. The
aim of inclusive education is not only to ensure physical access to educational facilities but to create an
environment that fosters a sense of belonging, participation, and success for all learners, including those
who have been historically marginalized due to their disabilities, gender, race, or socio-economic status.
In the context of South Africa, a country marked by its diversity, inclusivity is a key pillar in transforming
the education system. The government has taken steps towards inclusive education through the
implementation of the White Paper 6 on Inclusive Education in 2001, which aimed to provide equal
educational opportunities for all learners. However, the definition of inclusive education must go beyond
mere access to physical schools; it must address the need for a system that is responsive, adaptive, and
committed to ensuring that all learners are supported in their individual educational journeys. Inclusive
education seeks to integrate learners with diverse needs into the same educational spaces as their peers,
offering them individualized support, and ensuring that the learning environment is welcoming and
accommodating for all.
Disclaimer:
For
The the Basic provided
materials EducationareMinistry
intendedto fordevelop a new
educational andmission and vision
informational for only.
purposes inclusive
They education
should not bein South
Africa, theas
submitted definition mustorreflect
original work used inthe central
violation ofvalues of equity,
any academic justice, and
institution's quality.
policies. The This
buyerdefinition
is solely should
underline
responsiblethe
for importance of recognizing
how the materials are used. and responding to the diverse needs of all learners, including
those with disabilities, learning difficulties, and other barriers to learning. It must also highlight the
crucial role that education plays in addressing broader societal inequalities and ensuring social cohesion.
In formulating this definition, the Ministry
