These slides are for those that are interested in special needs education in the South African context.

1. Presented by Ms. Masangu

3. The SIAS Policy document aims to provide policy
framework for the standardization of the procedures to
Screen, Identify, Assess, and Support learners.
• S – Screening of learners. This is the process of
gathering any relevant information about the learner.
• I – Identification of the various learning barriers. This
is where barriers are identified.
• A – Assessment. This is the stage where the learner is
assessed to determine the level of support required.
• S – Support. This is the stage where support is given
to a learner. There are different forms of support given
to a learner depending on their level of support that is
required.
The SIAS policy includes a number of resources that
can help teachers provide resources, and request for
assistance from the School Based Support Team. As
well as the Distristic based support team.
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4. 1. It is important to apply the pedagogy of care.
2. As a teacher always capitalize on the strengths of
a learner, and work on their weaknesses.
3. Lev Vygotsky’s theory is important!
4. South Africa is a diverse country, and so it is
important to embrace differences.
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5. Vygotsky created the
concept of proximal
development and
describes it as the
difference between the
current level of cognitive
development, and the
potential level of cognitive
development.
In inclusive education, and special needs
education it is important to understand
that you as a teacher guide the learner to
their potential.
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6. In order for learners to reach their
potential it is important to:
D I F F E R E N T I A T E
the curriculum in order to
accommodate for the
different learners in the
classroom.
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Slides of Naseera Noushad
(2017)

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Noushad, N. (2017). Children with special needs: Inclusive education, special education and integrated education.
PowerPoint Presentation. Avaailable from Slideshare at: children with special needs: inclusive education, special education …
(slideshare.net)
Rashad, M. (2018) Inclusive Education. Powerpoint Presentation. Available from slideshare at: Inclusive education (slideshare.net)
Kurt, Serhat. (2020). Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development and Scaffolding. Educational Technology.
https://educationaltechnology.net/vygotskys-zone-of-proximal-development-and-scaffolding/

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