INC4802
Assignment 2 2024
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number: 897573
Due Date: 18 June 2024
QUESTION 1
INTRODUCTION
Inclusive education, which aims to afford equitable access to learning for all students
regardless of their diverse needs and skills, is a priority in contemporary educational
discourse and practice. To be effective in an inclusive classroom, one must harness
theoretically informed strategies, particularly those grounded in the capability approach and
inclusive pedagogy. This essay explores how these approaches can be integrated into
classroom practice to foster inclusive education, drawing insights from Losberg and
Zwozdiak-Myers (2024), and Dalkilic and Vadeboncoeur (2016).
THE CAPABILITY APPROACH
The capability approach, initially propounded by Amartya Sen and further elaborated by
Martha Nussbaum, transcends traditional metrics of educational success, such as test
scores and grades. Instead, it focuses on what learners are able to do and be Terms – their
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capabilities. According to Dalkilic and Vadeboncoeur (2016), the capability approach to:
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