INC3701
ASSIGNMENT 4 2026
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 17 JULY 2026
,QUESTION 1 (20 Marks)
1.1 Identify four key barriers to learning and participation evident in the case
study. (4 marks)
The four key barriers to learning and participation evident in the case study are:
1. Poverty and food insecurity – Many learners arrive at school hungry, which
affects their concentration, participation, and academic performance.
2. Bullying and behavioural challenges – Increasing incidents of bullying and
behavioural problems create an unsafe learning environment and negatively
affect learner well-being.
3. Large class sizes and limited resources – Teachers struggle to provide
individual support and accommodate diverse learning needs due to overcrowded
classrooms and insufficient resources.
4. Limited parental/caregiver involvement – Parents and caregivers rarely attend
school meetings, reducing opportunities for collaboration and learner support.
1.2 Explain how the school's current attitudes and practices either support or
hinder the development of an inclusive school community. Provide two
supportive and two hindering examples. (4 marks)
Supportive Examples
1. The School-Based Support Team (SBST) is monitoring learner needs
The SBST has identified behavioural challenges among learners, demonstrating a
commitment to recognising and addressing barriers to learning.
, 2. The principal promotes a culture of care and collaboration
The principal's emphasis on strengthening care and collaboration reflects the principles
of inclusive education and encourages collective responsibility for learner support.
Hindering Examples
1. Negative attitudes towards inclusive education
Some teachers believe that learners who struggle should be removed from mainstream
classrooms and taught separately. This promotes exclusion rather than participation
and inclusion.
2. Failure to utilise available community support
Although a local NGO has offered counselling services, the school has not yet
established a partnership. This delays access to valuable support services that could
benefit learners.
1.3 Propose three practical strategies teachers could implement to promote
learner agency in this context. Explain why each strategy is appropriate. (6
marks)
1. Involve Learners in Classroom Decision-Making
Teachers can allow learners to contribute to the development of classroom rules,
learning activities, and solutions to classroom challenges.
Why appropriate: This empowers learners, increases their sense of ownership, and
encourages active participation in their learning environment.
2. Use Cooperative Learning and Peer Support
Teachers can organise learners into mixed-ability groups where they work together to
solve problems and complete tasks.
ASSIGNMENT 4 2026
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 17 JULY 2026
,QUESTION 1 (20 Marks)
1.1 Identify four key barriers to learning and participation evident in the case
study. (4 marks)
The four key barriers to learning and participation evident in the case study are:
1. Poverty and food insecurity – Many learners arrive at school hungry, which
affects their concentration, participation, and academic performance.
2. Bullying and behavioural challenges – Increasing incidents of bullying and
behavioural problems create an unsafe learning environment and negatively
affect learner well-being.
3. Large class sizes and limited resources – Teachers struggle to provide
individual support and accommodate diverse learning needs due to overcrowded
classrooms and insufficient resources.
4. Limited parental/caregiver involvement – Parents and caregivers rarely attend
school meetings, reducing opportunities for collaboration and learner support.
1.2 Explain how the school's current attitudes and practices either support or
hinder the development of an inclusive school community. Provide two
supportive and two hindering examples. (4 marks)
Supportive Examples
1. The School-Based Support Team (SBST) is monitoring learner needs
The SBST has identified behavioural challenges among learners, demonstrating a
commitment to recognising and addressing barriers to learning.
, 2. The principal promotes a culture of care and collaboration
The principal's emphasis on strengthening care and collaboration reflects the principles
of inclusive education and encourages collective responsibility for learner support.
Hindering Examples
1. Negative attitudes towards inclusive education
Some teachers believe that learners who struggle should be removed from mainstream
classrooms and taught separately. This promotes exclusion rather than participation
and inclusion.
2. Failure to utilise available community support
Although a local NGO has offered counselling services, the school has not yet
established a partnership. This delays access to valuable support services that could
benefit learners.
1.3 Propose three practical strategies teachers could implement to promote
learner agency in this context. Explain why each strategy is appropriate. (6
marks)
1. Involve Learners in Classroom Decision-Making
Teachers can allow learners to contribute to the development of classroom rules,
learning activities, and solutions to classroom challenges.
Why appropriate: This empowers learners, increases their sense of ownership, and
encourages active participation in their learning environment.
2. Use Cooperative Learning and Peer Support
Teachers can organise learners into mixed-ability groups where they work together to
solve problems and complete tasks.
