ERIC Number: EJ1461886
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 16
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Practice, Challenges, and Opportunities in Realizing Inclusive Education in Some Selected Primary Schools of Hossana City Administration, Ethiopia
International Online Journal of Primary Education, v13 n4 p222-237 2024
Inclusive education is a topic of much debate, but it is widely recognized as a crucial system that aims to provide equal opportunities for all students, including those with special needs, to thrive in regular school environments. This study focused on exploring the practices, challenges, and opportunities related to realizing inclusive education in selected primary schools within Hossana city administration, Haddiya zone, under Central Ethiopia regional state. To achieve this, a descriptive case study methodology was used. The study revealed that the teaching of students with special educational needs currently employs segregation, integration, and inclusion approaches. However, administrative challenges, knowledge gaps, and skill gaps were identified as the main obstacles to achieving inclusive education in the city administration. Respondents also suggested that while there are challenges to implementing inclusive education, there are also many opportunities to do so. To address these challenges, we recommend collaboration among stakeholders and training for school administrators and teachers to increase awareness, knowledge, and skills.
Descriptors: City Government, Public Officials, Elementary Schools, Inclusion, Barriers, Teaching Methods, Foreign Countries, Equal Education, Students, Students with Disabilities, Educational Environment, Educational Needs, Mainstreaming, Special Schools, Change Strategies, Achievement Gap, School Administration, Stakeholders, Government School Relationship, Differences, Institutional Characteristics
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Ethiopia
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