1. Learner Support in a Diverse Classroom : A Guide for Foundation, Intermediate and Senior Phase Teachers of Language and Mathematics
- Author
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Nel, Norma, Nel, Mirna, Hugo, Anna, Nel, Norma, Nel, Mirna, and Hugo, Anna
- Subjects
- Multicultural education--South Africa--Handbooks, manuals, etc, Inclusive education--South Africa--Handbooks, manuals, etc
- Abstract
In building a more democratic society and an equitable and quality education system, South Africa has embraced the implementation of inclusive education in which the needs of all learners must be accommodated. This move has placed increasing pressure on teachers to adapt their instruction, the curriculum and the classroom environment to increase learner involvement and to minimise the exclusion of those children who experience barriers to learning. Against this backdrop, Learner support in a diverse classroom provides a good balance between the theoretical knowledge needed to understand what takes place when a child learns, and the hands-on provision of assessment and support for the learner. In particular, Learner support in a diverse classroom offers insight into • the values underpinning inclusive education • the practical challenges of inclusive education • the legislative framework in which South African teachers teach • extrinsic and intrinsic barriers to learning • multiple intelligences, including giftedness • different learning styles and how to accommodate these in a classroom • the critical areas of both language and mathematics support • writing, reading, listening and speaking • the assessment and support of learners in large, diverse or poorly resourced classes. Structured according to the SIAS (Screening – Identification – Assessment – Support) document, which underpins learner support in the South African classroom, this important resource offers both creative solutions and solid foundations to any teacher wishing to bring out the best from all their learners.
- Published
- 2013