INC3701 Assignment 4 2026 - Distinction | Due 17 July 2026

INC3701 Assignment 4 2026 - Distinction | Due 17 July 2026 QUESTION 1 (20 marks) Read the case study below and answer the questions that follow. The case study presented below is a fictional scenario modelled by the lecturer for academic illustration purposes. Case Study: Themba Lethu Primary School Themba Lethu Primary School is in a semi-urban community facing high levels of unemployment and food insecurity. The reports of bullying the school receives are on the increase. Many learners arrive at school hungry and struggle to focus in class. Teachers often complain that large class sizes and limited resources make it difficult to support diverse learning needs. The School-Based Support Team (SBST) has recently noticed behavioural challenges, especially among Grade 4 and 5 learners. Several teachers still believe that learners who "struggle" should be removed from ordinary classes and taught separately. Caregivers or parents rarely attend school meetings, partly because many work long hours or are intimidated by the school environment. A local NGO has offered counselling services, but the school has not yet decided on a plan to collaborate with them. At the last staff meeting, the principal emphasised that the school must strengthen its culture of care and collaboration to support learner well-being and academic achievement. However, some teachers feel overwhelmed and are unsure of how to create an inclusive school climate. 1.1 Identify four key barriers to learning and participation evident in the case study. (4) 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) 1.3 Propose three practical strategies teachers could implement to promote learner agency in this context. Explain why each strategy is appropriate. (6) 1.4 Describe how collaboration between the school, caregivers and community organisations could improve learner well-being and academic outcomes. Give three well-reasoned examples. (6) QUESTION 2 (30 marks) 2.1 Discuss the role of multiple stakeholders (teachers, learners, caregivers/parents, school structures, and community partners) in creating an inclusive school community. Provide concrete examples to illustrate each role. (10)