Teachers Perceptions on The Implementation of Inclusive Education in Public Primary Schools in Tanzania: A Case of Njombe Town Council.

Zubeda, Mwambe (2020) Teachers Perceptions on The Implementation of Inclusive Education in Public Primary Schools in Tanzania: A Case of Njombe Town Council. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study explored the teacher’s perceptions on the implementation of inclusive education in public primary schools in Tanzania: A case of Njombe Town Council. Specifically, the objectives were to; identify teacher’s perception toward inclusive education, to investigate efforts made by teachers in improving inclusive education and to identify the constraints in the implementation of inclusive education. The study employed a qualitative research approach while using multiple case study design. The study was conducted in Njombe Town Council in Njombe Region using a total sample of 19 respondents namely; Special Need Education Officer, Heads of Schools and Subject teachers who were selected through purposive and Snowball sampling. Data were collected through the use of semi- structured interviews, Focus Group Discussion, non-participant observation and documentary review and then data were subjected to content analysis. The findings of the study were, firstly primary teachers in public schools have positive perception in implementation of inclusive education as attested through their hard working. Secondly, teachers are showing large effort in helping students with disability to achieve their goals. Thirdly teachers in public schools face challenges in implementing inclusive education which hinder smooth run of it. From the findings of the study concluded that, teacher’s perceptions on the implementation of inclusive education is positive. Among others the study recommended that; The government should work hard so as the practice of inclusive education to be improved and help all learners with and without disability and hence to maintain teacher’s positivity toward inclusive education. Moreover, the government should solve these challenges for smooth run of the inclusive schools. Keywords: Inclusive education, perception, disability

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