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ASSIGNMENT 02
i.Identify the key elements of research in this article.
The article by Shakira and Nareadi (2022) is a research study that looks at how Ubuntu, an African
philosophy that focuses on caring for others and working together, is missing in some South African
schools, especially those that are very competitive. The study is written from the point of view of
inclusive education, which means education that includes all learners, no matter their background or
ability. This essay explains the main parts of the research in a simple way.
First, every research article must have a problem or purpose. In this article, the authors ask where
Ubuntu is in schools that are focused on competition and achievement. They want to know if these
schools still care about community, kindness, and working together. The purpose is to show how Ubuntu
can help make schools more inclusive and supportive of every learner, not just those who do well
academically (Shakira & Nareadi, 2022).
Second, the article includes a literature review, which means the authors looked at what other people
have said about Ubuntu and inclusive education. They explain that Ubuntu is important in African
communities because it teaches people to care for each other. They also talk about how schools today
often focus on getting good marks and winning, which can make some children feel left out.
Third, the authors use a qualitative research method. This means they do not use numbers or statistics,
but instead they try to understand people's experiences and feelings. They use interviews with teachers
and principals from competitive schools to find out what they think about Ubuntu and how it is (or is
not) used in their schools.
Fourth, the article has findings or results. The authors found that many competitive schools do not
practice Ubuntu values. Instead, they focus more on competition and success. This makes it hard for all
learners to feel included and supported. The study shows that when schools forget about Ubuntu,
learners who are not strong academically or who come from poor backgrounds can feel left out.
Finally, the article ends with a conclusion. Shakira and Nareadi (2022) say that schools in South Africa
need to remember Ubuntu. They believe that bringing back the values of caring, respect, and
togetherness can help make schools more inclusive. They also say that teachers and principals must lead
by example and show Ubuntu in their actions.
In summary, the key parts of this article are the research problem, the literature review, the research
method, the findings, and the conclusion. The authors clearly explain why Ubuntu is important in
education and how it can help all learners feel welcome in school. This study helps us understand that
being kind and caring is just as important as getting good marks.
ASSIGNMENT 02
i.Identify the key elements of research in this article.
The article by Shakira and Nareadi (2022) is a research study that looks at how Ubuntu, an African
philosophy that focuses on caring for others and working together, is missing in some South African
schools, especially those that are very competitive. The study is written from the point of view of
inclusive education, which means education that includes all learners, no matter their background or
ability. This essay explains the main parts of the research in a simple way.
First, every research article must have a problem or purpose. In this article, the authors ask where
Ubuntu is in schools that are focused on competition and achievement. They want to know if these
schools still care about community, kindness, and working together. The purpose is to show how Ubuntu
can help make schools more inclusive and supportive of every learner, not just those who do well
academically (Shakira & Nareadi, 2022).
Second, the article includes a literature review, which means the authors looked at what other people
have said about Ubuntu and inclusive education. They explain that Ubuntu is important in African
communities because it teaches people to care for each other. They also talk about how schools today
often focus on getting good marks and winning, which can make some children feel left out.
Third, the authors use a qualitative research method. This means they do not use numbers or statistics,
but instead they try to understand people's experiences and feelings. They use interviews with teachers
and principals from competitive schools to find out what they think about Ubuntu and how it is (or is
not) used in their schools.
Fourth, the article has findings or results. The authors found that many competitive schools do not
practice Ubuntu values. Instead, they focus more on competition and success. This makes it hard for all
learners to feel included and supported. The study shows that when schools forget about Ubuntu,
learners who are not strong academically or who come from poor backgrounds can feel left out.
Finally, the article ends with a conclusion. Shakira and Nareadi (2022) say that schools in South Africa
need to remember Ubuntu. They believe that bringing back the values of caring, respect, and
togetherness can help make schools more inclusive. They also say that teachers and principals must lead
by example and show Ubuntu in their actions.
In summary, the key parts of this article are the research problem, the literature review, the research
method, the findings, and the conclusion. The authors clearly explain why Ubuntu is important in
education and how it can help all learners feel welcome in school. This study helps us understand that
being kind and caring is just as important as getting good marks.
