Examining Teachers' Concerns and Attitudes to Inclusive Education in Ghana

Autor/in	Agbenyega, Joseph
Titel	Examining Teachers' Concerns and Attitudes to Inclusive Education in Ghana
Quelle	In: International Journal of Whole Schooling, 3 (2007) 1, S.41-56 (16 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1710-2146
Schlagwörter	Student Needs; Inclusive Schools; Disabilities; Foreign Countries; Teacher Attitudes; Mainstreaming; Attitudes toward Disabilities; Regular and Special Education Relationship; Student Behavior; Behavior Problems; Special Needs Students; Classroom Environment; Educational Resources; Teacher Competencies; Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Ghana + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Inclusive school; Integrative Schule; Handicap; Behinderung; Ausland; Lehrerverhalten; Student behaviour; Schülerverhalten; Sonderpädagogischer Förderbedarf; Klassenklima; Unterrichtsklima; Bildungsmittel; Lehrkunst; School year 07; 7. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 07; School year 08; 8. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 08; School year 09; 9. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 09
Abstract	This paper reports on a study that examined teachers' concerns and attitude toward inclusive education of students with disabilities in Ghana. A 20 item Attitudes Toward Inclusion in Africa Scale (ATIAS) was completed by 100 teachers from five "Inclusive Project" schools and five Non-Project coeducational basic schools in three different localities; central business, coastal and suburban areas within the Greater Accra metropolis. Analysis of the responses indicated four factors: Behavioural Issues, Student Needs, Resource Issues and Professional Competency. Interviews were also conducted with a small sample of the teachers in order to extend the understanding of their attitude and concerns. The paper draws on the findings to provide recommendations for improving practice in inclusive based classrooms. (Contains 3 tables.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10