Learner support to foundation phase learners who are intellectually impaired : a case study
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Authors
Erradu, Jordan
Issue Date
2012-03
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
Keywords
Learner support , Foundation phase learners , Intellectual impairment , Education White Paper 6 , Barriers to learning , Special schools , Special school resource centres , Inclusive education , Theories of learning , Curriculum as a barrier to learning
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Abstract
Since 1994, the South African education system has undergone a number of paradigm shifts culminating in the implementation of the policy of Inclusive Education as highlighted in Education White Paper 6: Building an Inclusive Education and Training System.
The purpose of this research was to explore how foundation phase learners who experience severe intellectual barriers to learning are provided with high levels of support at special schools in the Pietermaritzburg district. A case study design was embarked upon as this allowed for an in-depth exploration of the above research question.
Three special schools in the Pietermaritzburg district that cater for learners who experience severe intellectual barriers to learning were chosen for this investigation. Quantitative and qualitative research methods, consisting of questionnaires, interviews and observation were utilised.
The findings reveal that educators at these schools do provide high levels of support to foundation phase learners who experience severe intellectual barriers to learning.
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Citation
Erradu, Jordan (2012) Learner support to foundation phase learners who are intellectually impaired : a case study, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/7735>