Pretty Zakhi Mabele’s research while affiliated with University of South Africa and other places

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Publications (2)


Inclusivity, Access, Opportunities, Rights, and Support Needed by Learners and Students With Diverse Disabilities
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February 2024

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Pretty Zakhi Mabele

This study delves into the inclusive education (IE) landscape, emphasizing its role in providing access, opportunities, and rights for learners with diverse needs. IE is considered a fundamental human right and a cornerstone for social justice. The research focused on thirteen teachers in Umgungundlovu District using probability sampling. Interviews, including one conducted by telephone, formed the data collection method. Analysis revealed that while IE embodies ubuntu, social justice, and human rights, challenges persist, including implementation issues, insufficient teacher training, large class sizes, and resource constraints. Approximately thirty percent of participants displayed negative attitudes toward accommodating diverse needs. Some teachers are open to inclusion with addressed concerns, highlighting the need for improved understanding. Urgent implementation of Salamanca commitments is recommended, with compulsory quarterly in-service training for teachers. Practical inclusion, coupled with informed parental engagement, is crucial for realizing IE opportunities.


Inclusive Education a Means to Foster Healthy Relationships

February 2024

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This chapter explores the challenges hindering the realization of inclusive education (IE) for learners with barriers, particularly in South Africa. Factors like poverty, non-compliance with inclusive education policies, and unmet time frames contribute to this hindrance. Despite these challenges, IE holds significant potential for positive developments and benefits for learners, teachers, parents, and educational authorities. Learners from poor communities face barriers to accessing equal and quality education, highlighting the need for reform based on inclusive education principles. Attitudes and awareness also pose obstacles to inclusive education in some communities. The chapter aims to showcase how IE can empower learners with disabilities, fostering healthy relationships within schools. The study, conducted in the Umgungundlovu District using a qualitative approach, faced limitations due to COVID-19. The chapter recommends expediting IE implementation to enhance the teaching and learning experiences of learners with disabilities.

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... Previous studies emphasise the importance of aligning teacher training with the practical demands of implementing inclusive education in diverse classrooms (Sefotho, 2024). Researchers argue for integrating theory with hands-on practical experience, suggesting that effective teacher education should simulate realworld challenges that teachers will face in their careers (Ferreira et al., 2006;Johnson & Johnson, 2013;Mabele, 2024). ...

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Inclusive education for pre-service teachers in South African rural universities: bridging theory and practice through systematic integration strategies
Inclusive Education a Means to Foster Healthy Relationships
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  • February 2024