EFFECTS OF INTEGRATED AND INCLUSIVE LEARNING IN BAHTI DIVISION A CASE STUDY OF OUR LADY OF VICTORY SCHOOL

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 govemment and non govemmental organizations should provide funds to

be used to make all the necessary changes

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