ABSTRACT
This research sought to investigate teacher attitudes towards managing inclusive classes at Early
Childhood Development Level in Bulawayo Central District Primary Schools. This was prompted
by remarks given by teachers during gatherings, workshops and meetings. The researcher
employed the descriptive survey design during the study. Data was generated through the use of
questionnaires and interviews for classroom practitioners and Teachers in Charge (TICs). The
sample comprised of thirty-five classroom practitioners and three TICs. Random sampling
technique was done. The study established that teachers do have negative attitudes towards
managing inclusive classes. Lack of expertise, lack of experience, lack of support from the school
administrative staff, lack of adequate resources as well as large class size proved to be some of the
factors that contribute to teachers’ negative attitudes towards managing inclusive classes at ECE
level in Bulawayo Central District Primary Schools. The study recommends compulsory training
in Special Needs Education in all teacher training colleges, the school administrative staff to
support teachers in matters concerning inclusive education, enrolment of the number of learners
as stipulated by policy per class and application for resources from donors, well-wishers, churches
charity organisations and Non-Governmental Organisations by the government and the schools’
administrative staff.
REJOICE, M (2021). Teacher Attitudes Towards Managing Inclusive Classes In Early Childhood Education Level In Bulawayo Central District Primary Schools In Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/teacher-attitudes-towards-managing-inclusive-classes-in-early-childhood-education-level-in-bulawayo-central-district-primary-schools-in-bulawayo-zimbabwe
REJOICE, MUVERENGI "Teacher Attitudes Towards Managing Inclusive Classes In Early Childhood Education Level In Bulawayo Central District Primary Schools In Bulawayo, Zimbabwe." Afribary. Afribary, 05 May. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/teacher-attitudes-towards-managing-inclusive-classes-in-early-childhood-education-level-in-bulawayo-central-district-primary-schools-in-bulawayo-zimbabwe. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
REJOICE, MUVERENGI . "Teacher Attitudes Towards Managing Inclusive Classes In Early Childhood Education Level In Bulawayo Central District Primary Schools In Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.". Afribary, Afribary, 05 May. 2021. Web. 26 Apr. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/teacher-attitudes-towards-managing-inclusive-classes-in-early-childhood-education-level-in-bulawayo-central-district-primary-schools-in-bulawayo-zimbabwe >.
REJOICE, MUVERENGI . "Teacher Attitudes Towards Managing Inclusive Classes In Early Childhood Education Level In Bulawayo Central District Primary Schools In Bulawayo, Zimbabwe." Afribary (2021). Accessed April 26, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/teacher-attitudes-towards-managing-inclusive-classes-in-early-childhood-education-level-in-bulawayo-central-district-primary-schools-in-bulawayo-zimbabwe