True or False Questions on Inclusive Education

The South African Constitution was the first policy document to reflect a commitment to equity and equality in education.

• True

• False

The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child only applies to children in South Africa.

• True

• False

The South African Schools Act of 1996 introduced a system of separate schooling based on race.

• True

• False

Education White Paper 6 (2001) outlines a vision for an inclusive education system where all learners have equal access to quality education.

• True

• False

The South African Children’s Act ensures that children have a right to a safe upbringing and can participate in decisions that affect them.

• True

• False

The SIAS policy (Screening, Identification, Assessment, and Support) was introduced to provide additional support to all learners who need it.

• True

• False

The National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) does not consider diversity factors like poverty, gender, or disability.

• True

• False

The South African National Development Plan 2030 focuses only on economic growth and does not mention inclusive education.

• True

• False

Agenda 2063 is an African Union strategy that promotes children’s civil and political rights along with education.

• True

• False

The SADC Care and Support for Teaching and Learning (CSTL) framework aims to make schools more inclusive and supportive for all children.

• True

• False