Inclusion has been adopted by the South African Department of Education as the policy
for special needs· learners. This study explores the role of education managers in
independent Christian schools in implementing this policy. A literature review and data
gathered from interviews with principals of Christian schools which practise inclusion
reveal that education managers have a vital role to play by offering leadership and
vision to the inclusive school. They control the human and material resources required
to bring about change towards greater inclusivity. Their accepting attitudes
communicate to the community that all learners can belong in a school willing to
accommodate them. The Biblical values that give the Christian school its reason for
existence makes reaching out to those with special needs an imperative. Practical
strategies for implementing inclusion are discussed in the context of organisational
development and the management of change. / Educational Leadership and Management / M. Ed. (Education Management)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za:10500/818 |
| Date | 11 1900 |
| Creators | Walton, Elizabeth Lockhart |
| Contributors | Botha, R. J. (Nico) |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (vii, 83 leaves) |
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