The Rise of Segregated Education in South Africa

What type of education were black South Africans intentionally limited to?

• Vocational education, designed to prepare them for low-paying, manual labour jobs.

• Academic education, focusing on higher learning and critical thinking skills.

• Technical education, aimed at developing advanced engineering skills.

• Liberal arts education, promoting creativity and cultural understanding.

What was the legacy of the apartheid regime on education in South Africa?

• It created a segregated and unequal education system, with many schools in historically black areas still facing challenges like underfunding and poor infrastructure.

• It improved access to quality education for all racial groups in South Africa.

• It established a unified education system that eliminated racial disparities.

• It led to the creation of numerous well-funded schools in urban areas.

What was reserved for white children in the education system?

• Vocational training, which was expected to lead to manual labor jobs.

• Academic education, which was expected to lead to professional fields.

• Basic literacy programs, which were available to all children.

• Religious education, which focused on moral teachings.

What did the Bantu Education Act of 1953 formalize?

• The integration of all races in the education system.

• The segregation of the education system by separating white children from non-white children, specifically black, coloured, and Indian children.

• The establishment of a universal education system for all children.

• The promotion of bilingual education in South Africa.

What negative perceptions hinder the inclusion of children with disabilities in mainstream education?

• Negative attitudes toward children with disabilities, viewing them as undeserving of a place in regular schools.

• Belief that children with disabilities require more resources than available in mainstream schools.

• Assumption that children with disabilities will disrupt the learning environment for others.

• Perception that children with disabilities are less intelligent than their peers.

What model of disability did the education system follow before 1994?

• A medical model of disability, viewing it as a condition that needed to be 'treated' rather than as a natural part of diversity.

• A social model of disability, emphasizing the role of societal barriers in disabling individuals.

• A functional model of disability, focusing on the abilities of individuals rather than their limitations.

• A rights-based model of disability, advocating for equal rights and opportunities for all individuals.

How did segregated education affect children with disabilities?

• It provided them with specialized resources and support.

• It excluded them from interacting with their peers and reinforced the idea that they did not belong in the regular educational system.

• It allowed them to excel academically without distractions.

• It encouraged integration with their peers in a supportive environment.

What was the National Education Policy Act (1996) aimed at?

• To provide a framework for equitable education and focus on dismantling the apartheid education system.

• To promote private education and reduce government funding for public schools.

• To standardize education across all provinces without regard to local needs.

• To increase the number of universities and colleges in urban areas.

What was the impact of the segregated education system on children with disabilities before 1994?

• Children with disabilities were typically placed in specialised schools that were underfunded and inadequately staffed.

• Children with disabilities received equal funding and resources as their peers.

• Children with disabilities were integrated into mainstream classrooms with support.

• Children with disabilities were provided with extensive vocational training in well-funded institutions.

How was the quality of education in black schools compared to white schools under the Bantu Education Act?

• The quality of education in black schools was vastly inferior, with insufficient resources, teaching materials, and infrastructure.

• The quality of education in black schools was equal to that of white schools, with similar resources and facilities.

• Black schools had better quality education due to specialized teaching methods and resources.

• The quality of education in black schools was superior, focusing on advanced subjects and critical thinking.