Role Players in Promoting Inclusive Education

Abstract

There is a growing need to prioritise collaborative approaches within the ever-changing educational landscape of South Africa, which is characterised by long-standing historical inequalities and an overwhelming drive for inclusivity. This chapter presents the collaborative consultative framework (CCF) as a crucial and transformative element of the nation's educational reform, emphasising its significance beyond that of a mere pedagogical alternative. This chapter carefully integrates key educational theories such as Vygotsky's theory of knowledge construction and Feuerstein's mediated learning experience (MLE) approach with the unique sociopolitical context of South Africa. The central thesis proposes the CCF as an illustration of transformation, emphasising its capacity to cultivate interdisciplinary cooperation, involve a broad range of stakeholders, and consequently address past education disparities. This chapter provides the reader with an opportunity to examine the theoretical foundations, practical implications, and challenges associated with the CCF.