Abstract
This study was carried out at Tategulu Primary school in Cowdray Park cluster
under Reigate district with the aim of finding out the challenges associated with the
implementation of inclusive education in ECE classrooms. The researcher used a
case study design. Interviews and observations were used to gather data. The
target population comprised of teachers and parents at Tategulu Primary school.
However a sample of 10 participants was randomly chosen comprising of 5
teachers and 5 parents. Mainly the descriptive statements were used for
presentation and analysis of data. The study revealed that several challenges were
faced at Tategulu Primary school ECE classrooms in an effort to effectively
implement inclusive education. The study indicated that lack of skills and knowledge
on the part of the teacher, and limited resources were the major barriers in
implementing inclusive education in ECE classrooms. However the study brought
some constructive strategies such as parental involvement and the change of
curriculum to cater for learners with disabilities. The study concluded that facilities
and resources in most ECE classrooms were not constructed with learners with
disabilities in mind. Further the study revealed that the teacher pupil ratio was too
high resulting in teacher’s failure to give each learner individual attention. Finally the
study recommended that training of ECE teachers in special needs was essential in
order to make inclusive education in ECE a success.
SITHABILE, N (2021). Challenges associated with implementation of inclusive education in Early Childhood Education classrooms: The case of Tategulu primary school. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/challenges-associated-with-implementation-of-inclusive-education-in-early-childhood-education-classrooms-the-case-of-tategulu-primary-school
SITHABILE, NDLOVU "Challenges associated with implementation of inclusive education in Early Childhood Education classrooms: The case of Tategulu primary school" Afribary. Afribary, 09 May. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/challenges-associated-with-implementation-of-inclusive-education-in-early-childhood-education-classrooms-the-case-of-tategulu-primary-school. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
SITHABILE, NDLOVU . "Challenges associated with implementation of inclusive education in Early Childhood Education classrooms: The case of Tategulu primary school". Afribary, Afribary, 09 May. 2021. Web. 23 Apr. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/challenges-associated-with-implementation-of-inclusive-education-in-early-childhood-education-classrooms-the-case-of-tategulu-primary-school >.
SITHABILE, NDLOVU . "Challenges associated with implementation of inclusive education in Early Childhood Education classrooms: The case of Tategulu primary school" Afribary (2021). Accessed April 23, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/challenges-associated-with-implementation-of-inclusive-education-in-early-childhood-education-classrooms-the-case-of-tategulu-primary-school