Thesis (M Social Work(Social Work))--University of Stellenbosch, 2007. / The study emanates from the social worker’s intervention as facilitator for learners
with disabilities in inclusive education. The aim of the study was to explore and
explain the role of the social worker as facilitator in inclusive education. When
learners with disabilities are placed in mainstream schools, there should be some
means whereby the mainstream school system provides specialised support for their
needs.
An exploratory research design together with a qualitative research approach was
chosen in order to obtain knowledge, insight and understanding regarding the role of
the social worker as facilitator for learners with disabilities in inclusive education. A
literature review was conducted to obtain a perspective of research done in this field.
Much research has been documented regarding inclusive education. However no
research has been done regarding the role of the social worker as facilitator for
learners with disabilities in inclusive education. The empirical investigation consisted
of case studies of two boys during middle childhood that were included in inclusive
schools with the help of a facilitator.
The findings of the investigation were in line with what was found in the literature
study, namely that learners with disabilities can function successfully in inclusive
schools with the help of a facilitator. Throughout the discussion it seemed clear that
the social worker does not need new skills to be able to facilitate learners with
disabilities in inclusive schools. The social worker can draw on already existing skills
as discussed in the study.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:sun/oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/1789 |
| Date | 03 1900 |
| Creators | Clark, Karin |
| Contributors | Green, S., University of Stellenbosch. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Dept. of Social Work. |
| Publisher | Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | 2008799 bytes, application/pdf |
| Rights | University of Stellenbosch |
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