Tag: Inclusive Education

Inclusive Classroom Environments and the Development of Social Emotional Competencies in Kongwa District Schools, Tanzania

Inclusive Classroom Environments and the Development of Social Emotional Competencies in Kongwa District Schools, Tanzania

Patience Victor & Milka OtienoSt John’s University of TanzaniaEmail: 0765119423patience@gmail.com Abstract: Inclusive classrooms aim to accommodate diverse learners while fostering social-emotional competencies (SEL) essential for holistic pupil development. This study explored how inclusive classroom environments contribute to the development of SEL among primary school pupils in Kongwa District, Tanzania. Using a qualitative research design, data…

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The Role of Teacher Training in Enhancing Social- Emotional Learning in Inclusive Classrooms: Evidence from Primary Schools in Kongwa District, Tanzania

The Role of Teacher Training in Enhancing Social- Emotional Learning in Inclusive Classrooms: Evidence from Primary Schools in Kongwa District, Tanzania

Patience Victor & Milka OtienoSt John’s University of TanzaniaEmail: 0765119423patience@gmail.com Abstract: The effectiveness of inclusive education relies significantly on teachers’ ability to foster social-emotional learning (SEL) among pupils with diverse needs. This paper investigates how teacher training influences the implementation of SEL practices in inclusive primary school settings in Kongwa District, Tanzania. Using a qualitative…

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Effectiveness of using Assistive Technology on Academic Performance among Secondary School Students with Hearing Impairment in Kenya

Effectiveness of using Assistive Technology on Academic Performance among Secondary School Students with Hearing Impairment in Kenya

Lucy Wanjira MwangiDepartment Educational Psychology, School of EducationUniversity of Eldoret, KenyaEmail: lucywanjiram@gmail.com Abstract: Learners with hearing impairment in Kenyan secondary schools continue to face significant academic challenges, largely due to communication barriers and limited access to assistive technology (AT). Despite inclusive education policies and growing global recognition of AT’s potential to enhance learning, implementation remains…

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Assessment of the Adequacy of Competencies Possessed by Teachers for Teaching Children with Vision Disturbances in Tanzania Primary Schools

Assessment of the Adequacy of Competencies Possessed by Teachers for Teaching Children with Vision Disturbances in Tanzania Primary Schools

Mgeni M. Mohamed – Patandi Teachers’ College of Special Needs Education Mugyenyi Apolo – Department of Education, Tumaini University Makumira, Tanzania Email: muhamedm.mgeni@gmail.com Abstract: This study aimed to assess teachers’ competencies in teaching learners with visual disturbances (LWVD) from teachers’ perspective and as experienced by learners in Ilala and Moshi Municipal Councils. A descriptive qualitative…

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Challenges in Teaching Learners with Hearing Impairment in Inclusive Secondary Schools in Kenya

Challenges in Teaching Learners with Hearing Impairment in Inclusive Secondary Schools in Kenya

Lucy Wanjira MwangiDepartment Educational Psychology,School of EducationUniversity of Eldoret, KenyaEmail: lucywanjiram@gmail.com Abstract: Learners with hearing impairment in inclusive secondary schools in Kenya continue to face major challenges that hinder their academic and social development. Despite inclusive education policies, many schools lack the necessary resources, trained personnel, and communication support systems to adequately meet the needs…

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The Influence of Inclusive Education Planning on the Implementation of Competency-Based Education (CBE) in Senior Schools in Kenya

The Influence of Inclusive Education Planning on the Implementation of Competency-Based Education (CBE) in Senior Schools in Kenya

Anne Jeptepkeny & Joshua KeterSchool of Educational ManagementDepartment of PlanningUniversity of Eldoretjeptepkenyanne.ja@gmail.com Abstract: Competency based education was introduced to promote equity, creativity, and practical skill acquisition. However, the inclusion of learners with special needs remained limited due to gaps in planning and preparedness. The purpose of this paper was to examine the influence of inclusive…

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Devising Strategies for Inclusively Managing a Selected Primary School in Eswatini

Devising Strategies for Inclusively Managing a Selected Primary School in Eswatini

Elmon Jabulane ShongweDean in Faculty of Education,Southern Africa Nazarene University, Mbabane, Kingdom of EswatiniEmail: elmonshongwe@yahoo.com Abstract: The Ministry of Education and Training in Eswatini 2019 introduced a Standards for Inclusive Education Policy, which all public schools had to adhere to. In response to the policy, this study sought to develop strategies for inclusive management by…

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Effect of Teacher Training on Implementation of Inclusive Education in Public Primary Schools in Nandi County, Kenya

Effect of Teacher Training on Implementation of Inclusive Education in Public Primary Schools in Nandi County, Kenya

Sally ChumoSchool of EducationUniversity of EldoretEmail: sallychumo@yahoo.com Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the effect of teacher training on the implementation of inclusive education in public primary schools in Nandi County, Kenya. The study focused on a sample of 376 respondents, including 62 headteachers, 308 teachers, and 6 Sub-County Directors of Education, selected through stratified,…

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Effect of Provision of Teaching and Learning Resources on Implementation of Inclusive Education in Public Primary Schools in Nandi County, Kenya

Effect of Provision of Teaching and Learning Resources on Implementation of Inclusive Education in Public Primary Schools in Nandi County, Kenya

Sally ChumoSchool of Education, University of Eldoret, KenyaEmail: sallychumo@yahoo.com Abstract: This study examined the effect of the provision of teaching and learning resources on the implementation of inclusive education in public primary schools in Nandi County, Kenya. The study adopted explanatory survey design using mixed method approach. The target population was primary school headteachers, Teachers,…

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Effect of Budgeting on Implementation of Inclusive Education in Public Primary Schools in Nandi County, Kenya

Effect of Budgeting on Implementation of Inclusive Education in Public Primary Schools in Nandi County, Kenya

Sally ChumoSchool of Education, University of Eldoret, KenyaEmail: sallychumo@yahoo.com Abstract: The study investigated the impact of budgeting on the implementation of inclusive education in public primary schools in Nandi County, Kenya. The target population comprised 831 headteachers, 4,156 teachers, and six Sub-County Directors of Education. A sample of 62 headteachers, 308 teachers, and six Sub-County…

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