UNISA
ASSIGNEMNT 02
UNIQUE CODE:
767038
, 2.2. Option 2 Support for Learners with Physical Disabilities.
1. TITLE
Enhancing Support Measures for Learners with Physical Disabilities in South African
Schools
2. INTRODUCTION
Inclusive education is a fundamental principle that emphasizes the right of all learners,
regardless of their abilities or disabilities, to access quality education within the
mainstream school system. It focuses on identifying and removing barriers that prevent
learners from participating fully in the educational process (UNESCO, 2005). Despite
efforts made to implement inclusive education policies in South Africa, many schools
still face significant challenges in providing adequate support for learners with physical
disabilities.
The South African government has made a commitment to provide equal access to
education for all learners, as outlined in the Constitution (Republic of South Africa, 1996)
and the White Paper 6 on Special Needs Education (Department of Education, 2001).
However, several studies have revealed that learners with physical disabilities continue
to encounter barriers such as inadequate infrastructure, lack of specialized learning
materials, and insufficient teacher training (Chataika & McKenzie, 2017; Dev & Phasha,
2018; Mukhopadhyay & Chaudhuri, 2018). These challenges hinder the ability of these
learners to access quality education and fully participate in the learning process.
3. PROBLEM STATEMENT
Learners with physical disabilities in South African schools face several barriers to
education, including inadequate infrastructure, limited access to learning materials, and
insufficient teacher training. These challenges hinder their ability to access quality
education and fully participate in the learning process. Consequently, there is a need to
develop and implement effective support measures to address these barriers and
promote inclusive education.
ASSIGNEMNT 02
UNIQUE CODE:
767038
, 2.2. Option 2 Support for Learners with Physical Disabilities.
1. TITLE
Enhancing Support Measures for Learners with Physical Disabilities in South African
Schools
2. INTRODUCTION
Inclusive education is a fundamental principle that emphasizes the right of all learners,
regardless of their abilities or disabilities, to access quality education within the
mainstream school system. It focuses on identifying and removing barriers that prevent
learners from participating fully in the educational process (UNESCO, 2005). Despite
efforts made to implement inclusive education policies in South Africa, many schools
still face significant challenges in providing adequate support for learners with physical
disabilities.
The South African government has made a commitment to provide equal access to
education for all learners, as outlined in the Constitution (Republic of South Africa, 1996)
and the White Paper 6 on Special Needs Education (Department of Education, 2001).
However, several studies have revealed that learners with physical disabilities continue
to encounter barriers such as inadequate infrastructure, lack of specialized learning
materials, and insufficient teacher training (Chataika & McKenzie, 2017; Dev & Phasha,
2018; Mukhopadhyay & Chaudhuri, 2018). These challenges hinder the ability of these
learners to access quality education and fully participate in the learning process.
3. PROBLEM STATEMENT
Learners with physical disabilities in South African schools face several barriers to
education, including inadequate infrastructure, limited access to learning materials, and
insufficient teacher training. These challenges hinder their ability to access quality
education and fully participate in the learning process. Consequently, there is a need to
develop and implement effective support measures to address these barriers and
promote inclusive education.
