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Exploration of Attitude of Mainstream Teachers in the Provision of Special Education: A Case Study of Chibote Girls Secondary School in Kitwe District, Zambia

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  • Munshya Mushingwa

    (Institute of Distance Education, University of Zambia)

  • Gistered Muleya

    (Institute of Distance Education, University of Zambia)

  • Francis Simui

    (Institute of Distance Education, University of Zambia)

Abstract

In this study, we explored attitudes of mainstream teachers in the provision of special education at Chibote girls’ special unit Kitwe district, Zambia. A qualitative research methodology with a case study design were applied to elicit evidence among teachers and learners with Hearing Impairments (HI). Emergent findings indicated that mainstream teachers at Chibote Girls secondary school have a negative attitude towards the provision of special education. Factors responsible for this negative attitude included lack adequate classroom space, lack of sign language interpreters, HI learners do not pass examinations among others. The research has also established that HI learners attending mainstream classes are free to interact with some mainstream teachers while they find it difficult to interact with other unfriendly teachers. Thus, it was recommended that District Education Board Secretary to ensure that all schools embrace mainstream education in the district, School administration to ensure that they provide spacious rooms to adequately cater for both normal and SEN learners in mainstream classes.

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  • Munshya Mushingwa & Gistered Muleya & Francis Simui, 2022. "Exploration of Attitude of Mainstream Teachers in the Provision of Special Education: A Case Study of Chibote Girls Secondary School in Kitwe District, Zambia," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 9(3), pages 69-77, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:9:y:2022:i:3:p:69-77
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    1. Osama AlMahdi & Hanin Bukamal, 2019. "Pre-Service Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Inclusive Education During Their Studies in Bahrain Teachers College," SAGE Open, , vol. 9(3), pages 21582440198, July.
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