Perception of teachers on the implementation of inclusive education in the Kwahu East District of the Eastern Region

Abstract

The study investigated the perception of teachers on the implementation of inclusive education in the Kwahu East District of the Eastern Region. The quantitative approach using a descriptive survey was employed for the study. The sample for the study was 200 teachers from 25 basic schools in the district. The 25 basic schools were chosen using the simple random technique whilst census technique was used to sample the participants from the selected schools. The SPSS software version 23.0 was used to assist in the data analysis. The study showed that teachers had a positive attitude towards learners with disabilities in the classrooms; however, the environment was not facilitating their full participation. The study further indicated that teachers were only ready to include learners with mild disabilities in their classrooms. It was again revealed that there are inadequate material resources to make inclusion a reality. The study further showed that teachers had little knowledge in curriculum adaptations to meet the needs of learners with disabilities. It was recommended among other things that Ghana Education Service (GES) should organize in-service training for teachers on curriculum adaptations. It was again suggested that GES provides more special educators to the district to support the efforts of the teachers.