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    Teachers Attitudes towards Inclusive Education in the Selected Schools of Ukuyani Division, Lugari District Kenya
    (Kampala International University, bachelors degree of education(SNE), 2009-08) Mutambo, Alfred Woody
    The purpose of this study was to assess the the attitudes of teachers towards inclusive education in Likuyani North Zone Lugali District, Kenya The specific objectives of the study were to examine the opinions of teachers towards inclusive education; investigate the factors that influence teachers opinion towards inclusion; and examine the effects of teachers' attitudes on performance of special education students The methods used for data collection were questionnaires to the teachers in inclusive schools who were part of the study. The findings revealed the teachers had negative opinions towards the children with special needs, the nature and the severity of the disabilities influences the attitudes of the teachers, teachers who feel unprepared and fearful to work with learners with disabilities in regular classes display frustration, anger and negative attitude toward inclusive; and The lower expectations influenced student-teacher interactions The study recommended that, the government should build infrastructure that is conducive for pupils with disabilities so that they fit in an inclusive setting. This would also enable the teachers to become confident enough to teach handicapped learners because there would be facilities to do so More teachers should be trained in the areas of special needs education so that they gain necessary knowledge and skills to handle and care for children with disabilities