STUDENT NO
INC4805
ASSIGNMENT 1
, Contents
i. Identify the key elements of research in this article. ......................................................................... 1
ii. Explain how the following research elements are dealt with in the article: ................................ 2
• Title .......................................................................................................................................................... 2
• Research question (main question and sub-questions) ................................................................. 5
• Purpose (aim and objective/s) .............................................................................................................. 6
iii. Make some suggestions on how the article could be improved. ...............................................10
i. Identify the key elements of research in this article.
1. Title: The title of the article clearly indicates the focus of the research, which is to examine the concept
of Ubuntu (an African philosophical concept of togetherness and collaboration) in the context of
competitive South African schools from an inclusive education perspective.
2. Abstract: The abstract provides a summary of the key points of the research, including the
background, objectives, methodology, and findings.
3. Authors: The article is authored by Shakira Akabor and Nareadi Phasha, who are associated with the
Department of Inclusive Education at the University of South Africa (UNISA). This provides credibility to
the research.
4. Introduction and Background: The introduction provides a background to the topic, highlighting the
historical context of education in South Africa and the implementation of inclusive education. It sets the
scene for the research and introduces the concept of Ubuntu.
5. Key Words: The article includes keywords such as indigenous knowledge, inclusion, exclusion, and
competitiveness, which indicate the specific focus of the research.
6. Literature Review: The article discusses relevant literature on inclusive education, Ubuntu,
achievement goal theory, and social interdependence theory, providing a foundation for the research.
INC4805
ASSIGNMENT 1
, Contents
i. Identify the key elements of research in this article. ......................................................................... 1
ii. Explain how the following research elements are dealt with in the article: ................................ 2
• Title .......................................................................................................................................................... 2
• Research question (main question and sub-questions) ................................................................. 5
• Purpose (aim and objective/s) .............................................................................................................. 6
iii. Make some suggestions on how the article could be improved. ...............................................10
i. Identify the key elements of research in this article.
1. Title: The title of the article clearly indicates the focus of the research, which is to examine the concept
of Ubuntu (an African philosophical concept of togetherness and collaboration) in the context of
competitive South African schools from an inclusive education perspective.
2. Abstract: The abstract provides a summary of the key points of the research, including the
background, objectives, methodology, and findings.
3. Authors: The article is authored by Shakira Akabor and Nareadi Phasha, who are associated with the
Department of Inclusive Education at the University of South Africa (UNISA). This provides credibility to
the research.
4. Introduction and Background: The introduction provides a background to the topic, highlighting the
historical context of education in South Africa and the implementation of inclusive education. It sets the
scene for the research and introduces the concept of Ubuntu.
5. Key Words: The article includes keywords such as indigenous knowledge, inclusion, exclusion, and
competitiveness, which indicate the specific focus of the research.
6. Literature Review: The article discusses relevant literature on inclusive education, Ubuntu,
achievement goal theory, and social interdependence theory, providing a foundation for the research.
