Effects of integrated and inclusive learning in bahati division. a case study of our lady of victory school
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2008-11
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Kampala international international: College of Education, open and distance learning
Abstract
This was a research carried out to established effects if integrated and inclusive learning in Bahati division. A case study of our lady of victory school. The researcher used case study approach in analyzing data. The researcher used questionnaires to collect data from respondents who included; head teachers, special unit teacher and the teachers. Major findings Lack of sensitization of teachers has affected integration and inclusion of learners with special needs. Support given to these learners is not adequate. Barriers were noted to be a few hindering learning of these learners. Policy and legal frame work. There is need for proper backing of the policies made and implements them. Inappropriate resources the cause of learners not learning well since some may not be linked to what is being taught and fail to relate to the experience of the learners. Lacks of funds have led to inappropriate provision of special equipment needed. The curriculum needs to be adapted to suit learners with special needs. Recommendation The following recommendations were cited: : Barriers should be removed and schools constructed which are barrier free. : Awareness should be created to the teachers, parents and children. This should be done through seminars and workshops. : Personnel's in the various fields of special education should be trained. These include brailler transcribers, sign language interpreters among others. : There is need to implement policies pertaining special need education. These policies should have legal backing. : The curriculum should be adapted to suit all learners. : The movement and non-governmental organizations should provide funds to be used to make all the necessary changes
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A research report submitted to the institute of open and distance learning in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of degree in special needs education of Kampala international university
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Special needs, Integrated, Inclusive learning, Our lady of victory school