ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to investigate the attitude and practice of primary
school teachers towards children with disabilities being in inclusive classrooms in
Tanzanian schools. The objectives of these was to find out primary school teachers`
attitudes towards children with disabilities being in inclusive classes; to find out
teachers ways of working in inclusive classes and to identify the way teachers treat
children with disabilities in inclusive classes.
A case study design was employed in this study with qualitative research approach
with a total of 84 respondents. The data collection instruments used included
interview, observation and focus group discussion. Data were analyzed using
thematic content analysis method. The study revealed that most of the teachers had
negative attitudes towards children with disabilities being in inclusive classes. But a
few of them were found to be positive with the students. The teachers’ attitudes
depended on whether they had or not attained training in special needs education.
Based on the study findings, the study recommended that regular teachers who are
teaching in inclusive classrooms should be given special training to help them
understand how to handle children with disabilities. Again, education authorities
need to organize seminars or in service training to enhance the teacher’s knowledge
and expertise. The training needs to be conducted by specialist teachers around the
schools. The government ought to facilitate the training.
Omary, M (2021). Attitude And Practice Of Primary School Teachers Towards Children With Disabilities Being In Inclusive Classrooms In Tanzania The Case Of Kondoa District. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/attitude-and-practice-of-primary-school-teachers-towards-children-with-disabilities-being-in-inclusive-classrooms-in-tanzania-the-case-of-kondoa-district
Omary, Mseni "Attitude And Practice Of Primary School Teachers Towards Children With Disabilities Being In Inclusive Classrooms In Tanzania The Case Of Kondoa District" Afribary. Afribary, 26 Apr. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/attitude-and-practice-of-primary-school-teachers-towards-children-with-disabilities-being-in-inclusive-classrooms-in-tanzania-the-case-of-kondoa-district. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
Omary, Mseni . "Attitude And Practice Of Primary School Teachers Towards Children With Disabilities Being In Inclusive Classrooms In Tanzania The Case Of Kondoa District". Afribary, Afribary, 26 Apr. 2021. Web. 20 Apr. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/attitude-and-practice-of-primary-school-teachers-towards-children-with-disabilities-being-in-inclusive-classrooms-in-tanzania-the-case-of-kondoa-district >.
Omary, Mseni . "Attitude And Practice Of Primary School Teachers Towards Children With Disabilities Being In Inclusive Classrooms In Tanzania The Case Of Kondoa District" Afribary (2021). Accessed April 20, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/attitude-and-practice-of-primary-school-teachers-towards-children-with-disabilities-being-in-inclusive-classrooms-in-tanzania-the-case-of-kondoa-district