Effective Implementation of Inclusive Education in Enhancing Quality Education in Public Primary Schools in Tanzania: A Case Of Karagwe District
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This study assessed on effective implementation of inclusive education in enhancing
quality education in public primary schools in Karagwe district. It aimed at assessing the
contribution of school culture in the implementation of inclusive education in public
primary schools in Karagwe district, the teachers’ awareness of inclusive education in
enhancing quality education in public primary schools in Karagwe district and the teaching
and learning strategies applied in inclusive public primary schools in Karagwe district. The
study employed a mixed method approach and was guided by behaviourism theory.
Respondents were sampled by purposive sampling and simple random sampling
techniques. The target population included teachers, head teachers, Primary District
Education Officer, Ward Education Officer, District Special Education Officer and Quality
Assurance Officers. The sample size comprised of seventy-six (76) respondents. Data were
gathered using questionnaire, interview and observation methods. Data were analysed
using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20 and thematic analysis
method. The study findings revealed that schools’ culture plays a major role in the
implementation of inclusive education in public primary schools in Karagwe district. Also,
most of the teachers in public primary schools in Karagwe district are not aware about
inclusive education, and the teaching strategies applied in inclusive public primary schools
in Karagwe district are mainly lecture method, group discussion and questions and
answers. The study recommends that inclusive education course should be taught in the
teacher’s education curriculum. It further recommends that in-service teachers should get
inclusive education trainings to enhance their awareness about inclusive education.
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Education