,HED4810 Assignment 1 Memo | Due 7 May 2025.
All questions fully answered.
MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
Question 1: Defining inclusive education In South Africa,
inclusive education is the vehicle to operationalise human rights
and social justice in education. The National Development Plan
(NDP) identifies inclusive education as a strategic priority for
South Africa’s development. Write an article entitled
“Understanding inclusive education: Policy and practice” for
your school’s website. Your article should include the following.
• Formulate an original working definition of inclusive
education focused on (a) policy and (b) practice using the
prescribed readings presented in Study Unit 1 (Lessons 1-4) on
your module site. • What, in your opinion, do schools and
teachers need to translate inclusive education policies into
practice effectively? Remember: Your definition should be easy
for parents and other key role players to understand. Include at
least five references in your answer. Your definition should
provide a critical synthesis of the scholarship (literature) on the
“inclusive education” articulated in seminal texts, including the
implementation of… (i) the Bill of Rights (Chapter 2 of the
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996) (ii) White
Paper 6 on Special Needs Education: Building an Inclusive
Education and Training System, First Steps (Department of
Education, 2001). (iii) The Salamanca Statement (United
, Nations, 1994) and Programme of Action. Question 2:
Reflections on current debates in inclusive education: South
African context The current debates on inclusive education
highlight the vital role of parents in effectively implementing
inclusive education. Write a 300-word (one typed page) essay in
which you advocate for increased parental engagement by
describing ten (10) practical suggestions for how parents and
teachers could work collaboratively in the child's best interest.
Remember to find your own additional sources and include
them in your reference list.
Question 1: Understanding Inclusive Education: Policy and
Practice
Inclusive education in South Africa is both a policy imperative
and a transformative practice that seeks to ensure all learners,
regardless of ability, background, or circumstance, are
welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed in
mainstream schools. It is grounded in human rights and social
justice and is supported by key national and international
policies.
(a) Policy Definition
Inclusive education, as defined through policy, is the
government's commitment to restructuring the education
system so that it accommodates the full range of learning needs
among children. This includes learners with disabilities, learning
All questions fully answered.
MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
Question 1: Defining inclusive education In South Africa,
inclusive education is the vehicle to operationalise human rights
and social justice in education. The National Development Plan
(NDP) identifies inclusive education as a strategic priority for
South Africa’s development. Write an article entitled
“Understanding inclusive education: Policy and practice” for
your school’s website. Your article should include the following.
• Formulate an original working definition of inclusive
education focused on (a) policy and (b) practice using the
prescribed readings presented in Study Unit 1 (Lessons 1-4) on
your module site. • What, in your opinion, do schools and
teachers need to translate inclusive education policies into
practice effectively? Remember: Your definition should be easy
for parents and other key role players to understand. Include at
least five references in your answer. Your definition should
provide a critical synthesis of the scholarship (literature) on the
“inclusive education” articulated in seminal texts, including the
implementation of… (i) the Bill of Rights (Chapter 2 of the
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996) (ii) White
Paper 6 on Special Needs Education: Building an Inclusive
Education and Training System, First Steps (Department of
Education, 2001). (iii) The Salamanca Statement (United
, Nations, 1994) and Programme of Action. Question 2:
Reflections on current debates in inclusive education: South
African context The current debates on inclusive education
highlight the vital role of parents in effectively implementing
inclusive education. Write a 300-word (one typed page) essay in
which you advocate for increased parental engagement by
describing ten (10) practical suggestions for how parents and
teachers could work collaboratively in the child's best interest.
Remember to find your own additional sources and include
them in your reference list.
Question 1: Understanding Inclusive Education: Policy and
Practice
Inclusive education in South Africa is both a policy imperative
and a transformative practice that seeks to ensure all learners,
regardless of ability, background, or circumstance, are
welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed in
mainstream schools. It is grounded in human rights and social
justice and is supported by key national and international
policies.
(a) Policy Definition
Inclusive education, as defined through policy, is the
government's commitment to restructuring the education
system so that it accommodates the full range of learning needs
among children. This includes learners with disabilities, learning
