Implementation of Inclusive Education Practices for Children with Disabilities and Other Special Needs in Uganda
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Date
2021
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Journal of Education and e-Learning Research
Abstract
This study aimed to assess the factors that influence the effective implementation of inclusive education, taking into consideration learners with disabilities and other special needs. The study objectives focused on the following key aspects that directly influence the implementation of inclusive education: inclusive policies, attitudes, perceptions, curriculum issues, and learning environment. The study adopted a case study design and employed qualitative approaches in sampling. Participants of the study (N=103) included special needs teachers (N=73) and learners with disabilities (N=30). Data collection was carried out through interviews. Some of the findings were positive, namely the policies on inclusive education were reported to be clear and well-suited to guiding the implementation practice, although some stakeholders were reported to be less committed. Attitudes towards learners with disabilities and other special needs were reported to be increasingly positive in the last decade
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Inclusive education, Learners with disabilities, Other special needs, Uganda, Inclusive policies, Attitudes, Perceptions, Curriculum, Learning environment, Implementation
Citation
John Baptist Okech; Imam Yuwono; Wamaungo Juma Abdu (2021). Implementation of Inclusive Education Practices for Children with Disabilities and Other Special Needs in Uganda. Journal of Education and e-Learning Research, 8(1): 97-102. DOI: 10.20448/journal.509.2021.81.97.102