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I found the piece on One Size Fits All? Approaches to Inclusive Education interesting. However, given the title and reference to White Paper 6 may create the impression that we believe in a one size fits all approach. This is incorrect. The approach of the white paper recognizes the need for a pedagogical response that embraces diversity. This is one of the main thrusts of the white paper when it talks to barriers to learning. The white paper does not suggest for a moment that providing equal opportunities for all citizens we would arrive at social equality. Whilst the paper has a pro poor stance, it also makes sufficient space for addressing barriers to learning relating to the specificitities of contexts and learners that must be addressed.

Sigamoney Naicker

Department of Education, Pretoria, South Africa

19-September-2003

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