CSP2601 Assignment 3 2024
25 JULY 2024
1.1 Children do not hold human rights.
This statement is incorrect because children do hold human rights. Internationally, the
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), which was adopted in
1989, specifically outlines the civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights of children.
This includes rights to education, protection from abuse, and participation in cultural and
social life.
1.2 According to the South African Schools Act (No. 84 of 1996), it is not compulsory
for children to complete Grade 9.
This statement is incorrect because according to the South African Schools Act (No. 84 of
1996), education is compulsory for children from the age of 7 (or Grade 1) until the age of
15, or the completion of Grade 9, whichever comes first. Therefore, it is compulsory for
children to complete Grade 9 unless they reach the age of 15 first.
1.3 The main aim of the SIAS policy is to build an inclusive education and training
system.
This statement is incorrect because it is actually correct. The SIAS (Screening,
Identification, Assessment, and Support) policy's primary aim is indeed to build an inclusive
education and training system by identifying and supporting learners with barriers to
learning to ensure their inclusion in mainstream education.
1.4 Teacher counsellors must use the same counselling approach for all learners
regardless of the nature of their challenges.
This statement is incorrect because effective counselling requires a tailored approach that
considers the unique needs, circumstances, and challenges of each learner. Different
issues, such as emotional distress, learning disabilities, or behavioral problems, require
different counselling techniques and strategies to be effective.
1.5 Ubuntu embraces principles such as individualism and working for oneself.
25 JULY 2024
1.1 Children do not hold human rights.
This statement is incorrect because children do hold human rights. Internationally, the
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), which was adopted in
1989, specifically outlines the civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights of children.
This includes rights to education, protection from abuse, and participation in cultural and
social life.
1.2 According to the South African Schools Act (No. 84 of 1996), it is not compulsory
for children to complete Grade 9.
This statement is incorrect because according to the South African Schools Act (No. 84 of
1996), education is compulsory for children from the age of 7 (or Grade 1) until the age of
15, or the completion of Grade 9, whichever comes first. Therefore, it is compulsory for
children to complete Grade 9 unless they reach the age of 15 first.
1.3 The main aim of the SIAS policy is to build an inclusive education and training
system.
This statement is incorrect because it is actually correct. The SIAS (Screening,
Identification, Assessment, and Support) policy's primary aim is indeed to build an inclusive
education and training system by identifying and supporting learners with barriers to
learning to ensure their inclusion in mainstream education.
1.4 Teacher counsellors must use the same counselling approach for all learners
regardless of the nature of their challenges.
This statement is incorrect because effective counselling requires a tailored approach that
considers the unique needs, circumstances, and challenges of each learner. Different
issues, such as emotional distress, learning disabilities, or behavioral problems, require
different counselling techniques and strategies to be effective.
1.5 Ubuntu embraces principles such as individualism and working for oneself.
