Teachers Attitudes towards Inclusive Education in the Selected Schools of Ukuyani Division, Lugari District Kenya
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Date
2009-08
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree of education(SNE)
Abstract
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
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A Research Report Presented to the Institute Of Open and Distance Learning in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Award Degree Bachelor of Education in (SNE) Of Kampala International University
Keywords
Teachers Attitudes, Inclusive Education, Lugari District Kenya