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Intervention Strategies for Learner Support in Secondary Schools: A Theoretical, Empirical, and Policy Analysis Within the Johannesburg North District (107877)
Friday, 10 July 2026 15:30
Session: Poster Session 2
Room: Brunei Gallery (Ground Floor)
Presentation Type:Poster Presentation
This study examines the intervention strategies used by secondary schools in the Johannesburg North District to support learners facing challenges across learning areas. Grounded in South Africa’s inclusive education framework and guided by the SIAS policy, the research explores the design, implementation, and monitoring of academic and psychosocial interventions to enhance learner performance. Using a mixed-methods design, the study combines quantitative analysis of learner support program data with qualitative insights from teachers, members of School-Based Support Teams (SBSTs), and district support officials. Quantitative findings reveal the prevalence and distribution of intervention practices, including remedial classes, curriculum differentiation, and after-school support initiatives, across schools. Qualitative data indicate that effective support is bolstered by collaborative problem-solving, teacher commitment, and proactive parental involvement, yet is hindered by limited resources, large class sizes, and inconsistent district-school coordination. The study shows that while secondary schools employ a range of evidence-informed intervention strategies, their impact is influenced by contextual challenges that affect implementation fidelity. The findings highlight the need for strengthened district support, enhanced teacher training, and systematic monitoring to ensure sustainable and equitable learner support systems. This research contributes to the broader discourse on inclusive education by providing context-specific insights into how intervention programs can be improved to better meet diverse learner needs in South African secondary schools.
Authors:
Patricia Mokgosi, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
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