HED4810 ASSIGNMENT 1 ANSWER OF 2025

PARAPHRASE TO AVOID PLAGIARISM

## **Question 1: Understanding Inclusive Education: Policy and Practice**

Inclusive education in South Africa is a transformative pedagogy that seeks to ensure that all students, regardless of their abilities, background, or socio-economic status, are provided with meaningful learning opportunities within the mainstream education system. Inclusive education is a principle and a practice in its essence, rooted in the recognition of diversity and the commitment to equity and social justice. This approach extends beyond physical inclusion, advocating for systemic change that addresses barriers to learning and participation for all children (Department of Education [DoE], 2001).