Prospects and Challenges of Inclusion of Children with Disabilities into Regular School Setting in Nigeria

Awareness and Attitude of Islamiyyah Schools of Inclusive Education in South West, Nigeria

“…It is important to perform research that focuses particularly on the concerns associated with trying to properly implement inclusion in Islamiyah schools in Nigeria, as there hasn't been much discussion of these possible challenges in Nigeria thus far (FAREO, 2020). As an alternative to segregated provision, the following section emphasizes the significance of undertaking research that primarily focuses on identifying barriers to the implementation of including students with SEN and preventing its success.…”

Barriers to Inclusive Education in Federal Capital Territory Primary Schools, Nigeria

“…The level of teacher experience and qualification, plays a major role towards the achievement and successful implementation of inclusive education (Unianu, 2012) (Fareo, 2020). Ajuwon (2012) cited in Fareo (2020) in his study on inclusive education, stated that teachers in regular schools find it difficult to tolerate the different behaviours of persons living with disabilities in the classroom, they further stated that they were less confident in their abilities to cater for students living with disabilities in their classroom. The lack of the ability to cater for persons living with disability in the classroom, shows the limited exposure or training to inclusive practice in regular schools.…”

“…These materials, assist them in regular classroom setting (Cornelius & Opuwari, 2019). However, studies show that the shortage of lack of relevant material is one of the major barriers to the implementation of inclusive education (Fareo, 2020). It is pertinent to understand that persons living with disability cannot learn in an inclusive school or classroom if he or she cannot access the school or school facilities.…”

“…The expense of educating persons living with disability is a major barrier to the practice of inclusive education (Fareo 2020). Educating persons living with disabilities in general classroom involves the use specialist and advanced materials as well as faicilities.it is pertinent to know that inadequate funding affects the execution of inclusive education.…”

“…Educating persons living with disabilities in general classroom involves the use specialist and advanced materials as well as faicilities.it is pertinent to know that inadequate funding affects the execution of inclusive education. Ibok (2015) notes that most of the fund meant for inclusive education are embezzled and squandered, hence the shortage or lack of materials and dilapidated facilities for persons living with disability in general classroom However, in the study of researchers like Ajuwon (2008) & Stephanie (2012 cited in Fareo (2020) finding indicate that organising and providing personal assistance to persons living with disabilities requires additional expenses which public schools cannot afford particularly in developing countries which includes Nigeria.…”