Challenges and Opportunities to Implement Inclusive Education
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https://doi.org/10.18034/ajhal.v1i2.288Keywords:
Inclusive Education, Special Needs Education, EthiopiaAbstract
This study is conducted in order to assess the challenges and opportunities to implement inclusive education in selected primary schools of North GondarZone. In order to attain the objectives of the study, related literatures on international policies and concepts of inclusive education was reviewed in detail. Concerning the significance of the study it is expected that it will highlight those concerned individuals on the existing situation prevailing in connection with the problem under study and devise mechanisms for addressing the observed situation. The study used descriptive survey as a research design to explain the current trends existing in the study area. . As to the samples considered for the study, because there are only two schools it appeared manageable to take them as they are. In regards to participants of the study seventy one participants, namely 4 from the school's principals, 16 from the professional teachers in special needs, and 51 students with different disabilities were involved as sample participants. These samples were taken by using systematic random sampling to give fair and equal chance of selection. With regard to data gathering instrument, questionnaire, structured interview and observation were used to collect data from the participants. The finding roughly show that even though there are some opportunities that support inclusive education it cannot be taken as a guaranty due to lack of awareness, commitment, and collaboration. And there are real challenges that hinder the full implementation of inclusive education. Generally it can be conclude that the challenges outweigh the opportunity on the full implementation of inclusive education and there should be strong collaboration among stakeholders, NGOs, and the concerned bodies in order to realize the journey towards inclusive education.
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