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Addressing Inclusive Education for Learners with Disabilities in the Integrated Education System: The Dilemma of Public Primary Schools in Kenya

Authors :
Ohba, Asayo
Malenya, Francis Likoye
Source :
Compare: A Journal of Comparative and International Education. 2022 52(1):19-36.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

This paper explores the challenges and prospects of inclusive education for learners with disabilities in the integrated education system in Kenyan primary schools. Data were collected in five and nine public schools in Nairobi and Marsabit respectively, by means of questionnaires administered to 126 teachers, semi-structured interviews with 14 head teachers or their deputies, and one focus group discussion. County education officials were also interviewed. The findings reveal that although the integrated education system is dominant in Kenya, local schools that accommodate learners with disabilities put much effort into creating an inclusive setting. This paper appreciates the challenges and potential associated with inclusive education and thus recommends deeper reflection on the operationalisation of inclusive policies in the context of Kenya.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0305-7925
Volume :
52
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Compare: A Journal of Comparative and International Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1322674
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/03057925.2020.1726727