Teachers’ Attitudes towards Inclusion of Blind or Partially-Sighted Students  in Secondary Schools in Nigeria

Ajuwon, Paul M.; Chitiyo, George; Onuigbo, Liziana N.; Ahon, Adaka Terfa; Olayi, James Eburikure

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“…The Nigerian Educational setting is still far behind other developed countries. As such, the practicability of inclusive education is still examined by all stakeholders in the educational sector [9][10][11][12]. Challenging this education practice bears in mind that the country was one of the signatories of several international treaties seeking inclusive education.…”

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“…Challenging this education practice bears in mind that the country was one of the signatories of several international treaties seeking inclusive education. Authors [12] highlighted some of these treaties, which are: the Salamanca Statement and Framework for Action on Special Needs Education [1], the Dakar Framework for Action [13], and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities [14]. In line with being a signatory of international treaties on inclusive education, the country had also initiated four significant policies such as the National policy on education in the year 2014, the national policy on special needs education in 2015, the national policy on inclusive education in Nigeria in 2017 and finally, the discrimination against persons with disabilities (prohibition) act in 2019.…”

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The Challenges and Opportunities of Inclusive Education in Nigeria

Angwaomaodoko

2023

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UNESCO and many other international organisations have emphasised the role of inclusive education towards providing equal opportunity for the thriving of abled and disabled children. This study investigates the challenges and opportunities of inclusive education in Nigeria. The study adopts critical disability theory as its theoretical framework, with the social model of disability forming the framework's foundation. Teachers across 40 mainstream primary schools in Abeokuta, Ogun State, duly filled and submitted one hundred forty-seven questionnaires. At the same time, 18 parents of children with disabilities were also invited for interview. The study revealed that inclusive education in Nigeria is still in its early stages and is faced with several challenges, including a lack of understanding and awareness, inadequate resources and infrastructure, and a shortage of qualified teachers. Despite the challenges, there are several opportunities for developing inclusive education in Nigeria. The Nigerian Government has committed to promoting inclusive education by adopting policies that would favour inclusive education.

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confidence: 99%