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Question: Choose the correct answer only Question 1 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Inclusive education emphasises the importance of ___________ A. ensuring that only learners with disabilities are placed in special schools for tailored support. B. celebrating diversity, promoting equality, and providing equal access to educational opportunities for all learners, regardless of their ability. C. prioritising the needs of specific groups of learners over others without considering the broader needs of the entire class. D. offering a differentiated curriculum based on the abilities of individual learners, regardless of their background or needs. Question 2 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text According to Hornby (2015), which of the following is NOT a characteristic of inclusive education? A. Valuing learners' education in mainstream classrooms. B. Promoting equal participation for learners in all school activities. C. Emphasising the separation of learners with disabilities. D. Encouraging collaboration among learners, families, educators, and the community. Question 3 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What does a differentiated curriculum aim to do according to the DBE (2011)? A. Provide the same learning experiences to all learners. B. Adapt the curriculum to meet the individual needs of learners experiencing barriers to learning. C. Eliminate all barriers to learning for every student. D. Focus solely on academic performance and achievement. Question 4 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which activity is BEST suited to a visual learning style? A. Storytelling B. Rhymes C. Puzzles D. Small group communication Question 5 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text According to UNESCO (2019), inclusive education primarily focuses on ___________ A. reducing diversity in classrooms. B. enhancing participation and reducing exclusion in education. C. structuring lessons to cater only to learners with disabilities. D. limiting participation to specific social groups. Question 6 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which statement BEST reflects the principles of inclusion as described by Nel and Hugo (2017)? A. Learners must adapt to the norms of the majority culture. B. Only learners with similar needs should be placed together. C. All individuals in a community should be respected, accommodated and valued. D. Teachers should focus solely on their learners’ academic achievement. Question 7 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Who is responsible for fostering inclusive behaviour and practices in schools? A. Only the school principal. B. Teachers and learners exclusively. C. All adults on site with authority and accountability for their actions. D. The community, excluding government sectors. Question 8 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text What is the primary purpose of principles in inclusive education? A. To set rules for learners only. B. To guide the development of policies and behaviours for individuals and groups. C. To focus solely on the actions of government sectors. D. To ensure learners with disabilities are placed in special schools. Question 9 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following actions BEST supports inclusive behaviour in education and care settings? A. Only Grade R teachers should advocate for inclusive behaviour. B. Parents and guardians should create opportunities for relationships based solely on trust. C. All stakeholders, including parents, teachers and caregivers, must engage in effective consultation and recognise each other's input. D. Teachers should focus solely on learners with disabilities. Question 10 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Identify the primary purpose of the Learner’s Profile (LP) in South African schools, particularly in the context of inclusive education. A. To track the academic performance and extracurricular involvement of learners. B. To monitor a learner’s personal, educational, and health history to support individualised learning and accommodate the learner. C. To evaluate the effectiveness of the school’s overall curriculum and teaching methods. D. To assess the performance of teachers in relation to learner outcomes. Question 11 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text How can the right of children with disabilities to access and participate meaningfully in education be BEST supported? A. By providing all learners with the same resources, regardless of their needs. B. By excluding children with disabilities from mainstream education. C. By focusing only on the approved funding without allocating additional resources. D. By training teachers, providing funding for learning support, and offering professional development opportunities. Question 12 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Grade R learners learn BEST and succeed in tasks when they are given__________ A. written instructions. B. a list of clear instructions. C. step-by-step instructions. D. multiple instructions at the same time. Question 13 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Read the scenario below and answer the following questions. Maya is having difficulty distinguishing between phonemes, the smallest unit of sound in a language. For example, she often confuses 'b' and 'p', and 'g' and 'd'. For example, she says 'bat' instead of 'pat', 'dog' instead of 'got'. Additionally, Maya finds it difficult to understand speech when there is background noise, such as other learners talking or noise from outside the classroom. Miss Taylor observes Maya’s responses and tries to determine the underlying challenge in order to provide the appropriate support. Evaluate Maya’s case. She could be experiencing challenges with ___________ A. auditory discrimination. B. pronunciation. C. auditory memory. D. fluency. Question 14 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Teaching learners with learning barriers in an inclusive teaching and learning space requires ___________ A. mainstream teachers and additional staff to support learners’ needs. B. parents to visit the classroom and support their children. C. a carefully planned and inflexible curriculum. D. executing activities that assist teachers to observe early on what learners struggle with. Question 15 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text According to the socio-ecological model ___________ A. learners experiencing barriers to learning should be placed in special classes. B. learners’ strengths should be identified, and their environment and community should be considered. C. learning difficulties are mainly intrinsic and require medical intervention. D. curriculum differentiation should be minimised in an inclusive education setting. Question 16 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following BEST describes how support should be provided in the learning and teaching process? A. Support should only address the teacher’s and school’s needs. B. Support should be provided in equal amounts to all learners. C. Support should vary in intensity, depending on the needs of the learner, the teacher and the school. D. Support should only be given when learners show clear signs of difficulty. Question 17 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following factors is considered when determining the nature and extent of support needed for a learner? A. The availability of resources or support already in place at a learner’s home. B. The evaluations made by the school principal and departmental head. C. The academic performance of learners without considering their holistic support needs. D. The existing resources available at the learner’s school and the additional support required Question 18 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Ideally, an inclusive-education teacher should____________ A. adopt different techniques to teach and then reflect on the effectiveness of the techniques. B. adopt a specific technique to teach so that the teaching and learning environment is not disrupted. C. avoid multi-level teaching as it may cause unnecessary confusion in the learning environment. D. plan minimal interactive group activities because learners will get tired. Question 19 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following benefits families or parents when they get involved in their children's education? A. Parents become encouraged to contribute to the classroom environment and share personal strategies for supporting their child. B. Parents get involved in their child’s education when the child struggles academically. C. Parents develop skills that enhance their ability to support their child's development both at school and at home. D. Parents become less engaged with their child’s learning as the child progresses through school. Question 20 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Read the following scenario and answer the questions. Siya has been displaying behavioural issues at school. He often seems withdrawn and, at times, gets into conflicts with other learners. Siya has also become easily distracted and is struggling to concentrate in class. He is withdrawing from learning activities and refusing to complete his tasks. Mr. Duma, Siya’s teacher, decided to schedule a meeting with Siya’s parents. Siya’s father attended the meeting and revealed that Siya had also been refusing to go to school. Evaluate Siya’s case. Ideally, _____________ A. Siya should remain at home until he is ready to return to school. B. Siya should understand that his behaviour has consequences and that he should learn to control it. C. Siya should be sent to the school nurse or taken to a doctor for a medical assessment. D. Siya’s psycho-social, emotional, and mental well-being should be considered and attended to. Question 21 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text In the South African context, the concept of ubuntu stresses ___________ A. Prioritising individual success and then the development of the community. B. Treating all learners with fairness and equality, irrespective of their abilities or disabilities. C. Referring learners with disabilities from mainstream education to special schools. D. Enforcing strict discipline, and low tolerance for learners' emotional well-being. Question 22 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following is a challenge the education system faces when it comes to supporting learners with disabilities? A. Teachers are always underqualified to support learners with disabilities. B. School buildings are fully accessible to all learners, including those with physical disabilities. C. Many children in special schools do not learn the same curriculum as their peers, limiting their future opportunities. D. Learners with disabilities always have the same educational experience as those without disabilities. Question 23 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements BEST reflects the situation of the South African education system before 1994? A. The education system effectively responded to the diverse needs of all learners, including those with special needs. B. Many children were able to attend school and succeed, therefore, there was no need for policy reforms. C. Special-needs education was fully integrated into the mainstream curriculum before 1994. D. The education system failed to accommodate the diverse needs of learners, which lead to high dropout rates and the exclusion of some learners. Question 24 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the South African Children’s Act? A. It ensures that children grow up in a safe environment and provides support for their development, while also protecting families. B. It only focuses on providing education for children within the Foundation Phase. C. It addresses the need for strict discipline in schools without any consideration for children’s emotional well-being. D. It ensures that children with disabilities are excluded from mainstream education settings for their own safety. Question 25 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following BEST describes the current state of corporal punishment and violence prevention in South African schools? A. Corporal punishment is strictly prohibited and schools offer teachers substantial support to prevent it. B. Corporal punishment is allowed under certain circumstances and schools offer minimal support to teachers on how to implement violence prevention strategies. C. Although schools have policies banning corporal punishment, teacher support is limited and awareness of the legislation among children and parents is low. D. Corporal punishment is promoted as an effective method of maintaining discipline and schools do not have anti-bullying strategies in place. Question 26 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Read the following scenario and answer the questions. Ms Zinzi took her learners to the sports field and asked two volunteers to hold a long rope at both ends. She then instructed each learner to hold the rope in their right hand and walk along it without losing their balance. When they came to the end of the rope, her learners sat in a circle marked by another rope. Once all her learners had a turn, they repeated it, but this time they held the rope in their left hand. Ms Zinzi's aim with this activity was to develop her learners' ____________ A. spatial awareness. B. motor coordination. C. balance and coordination. D. fine motor skills. Question 27 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text According to Nel and Hugo (2017), the socio-ecological model and the social model of disability emphasise which one of the following? A. Disability is solely caused by individual limitations and should be addressed through specialised education. B. Barriers to learning exist only within the child and can be resolved through medical intervention. C. The education system must focus on adapting to the learner's needs and removing societal barriers to inclusion. D. The social model emphasises that disability is a result of personal deficits and does not consider societal factors. Question 28 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text According to Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory, inclusive education should focus on __________ A. creating specialised learning environments solely for children with disabilities. B. developing the mainstream education system to accommodate inclusivity by considering the child’s interactions with various environmental systems. C. promoting children with disabilities in separate schools to address their needs. D. ensuring that only the microsystem has an impact on a child's development. Question 29 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following BEST describes the macrosystem in Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory? A. It includes the immediate family and peer interactions that affect a child’s development. B. It focuses on the child’s personal experiences and individual traits within the family context. C. It involves the interactions between the child and their school or educational environment. D. It refers to the broader cultural values, customs and laws that shape the child’s environment and influence all other systems. Question 30 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Read the following scenario and answer the questions. Mrs Carter has a mystery box containing a variety of objects. She invites her learners to take turns reaching into the box with their eyes closed and feeling an object. After each child has felt an object, Mrs Carter encourages them to describe it based on its touch and to guess what the object might be. Once everyone has had a chance, she opens the box to reveal the objects. This activity is MOST effective for enhancing the learners' sense of ____________. A. curiosity B. imagination C. tactile exploration D. creative expression Question 31 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Attitudinal barriers are often caused by people's opinions, beliefs or prejudices that affect their behaviour and interaction with others. True False Question 32 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Technology in the inclusive Grade R teaching and learning environment can prevent teachers from using innovative ways to teach the same subject material to learners with different learning styles. True False Question 33 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Inquiry-based learning is an approach to learning where the teacher is supposed to tell learners what they need to know, instead of allowing them to explore the material, ask questions, and share their ideas. True False Question 34 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Collaborative learning (CL) is an educational approach where learners work together to solve problems, complete tasks, or achieve outcomes. It also emphasises active participation and the development of unique conceptual frameworks. True False Question 35 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text When parents enrol Grade R learners in school, it is not necessary to disclose their children’s developmental barriers such as taking medication or following a special diet. True False Question 36 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text According to UNESCO (2019), education is a human right and plays a crucial role in sustainable development and peace. Moreover, it is the collective responsibility of governments, political agencies, non-governmental organisations, and community members to ensure that no child is left behind. True False Question 37 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Maslow’s hierarchy of needs starts with people’s physiological needs, which are their most basic needs. It then progresses to the need for safety, love and belonging, and esteem. Finally, it ends with the need for self-actualisation. True False Question 38 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Extrinsic or external barriers to learning are factors within the child such as his or her personal abilities that could hinder the child’s learning. True False Question 39 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Overcrowded Grade R classrooms can enhance classroom organisation and facilitate the establishment of clear boundaries for different activities. Overcrowding also allows teachers to manage routines effectively and provide individual attention to learners. True False Question 40 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Accessibility in schools involves not only ramps and elevators, but also recreational areas, pathways, and door handles designed to accommodate learners with physical impairments who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids. True False