Integration of Inclusive Education for visually Impaired students: Integration of Inclusive Education for the Visually Impaired students in Primary Teacher Training Colleges In Kenya - Softcover

Ochieng, Pamela

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3846593168 ISBN 13: 9783846593165

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

This study examined the integration of Inclusive Education (I.E) for the visually impaired students in Primary Teacher Training Colleges (PTTC) in Kenya. It focused on the effectiveness of PTTC in the provision of Teacher Training services to the visually impaired students. This study adopted a survey design, utilizing qualitative approach to provide in-depth understanding and insight, and quantitative approach to analyse the data. The study findings, revealed that; government support at the level of preparation for the integration of I.E is crucial, there is a significant relationship between the strategies for capacity building and the effectiveness of the Inclusive program in PTTC, the effects of Inclusive Education in the PTTC are both academic and non academic, the challenges faced in the integration of I.E in PTTC are varied and stakeholders involvement is vital in improving the effectiveness of Inclusive Education The study concluded that; it is essential to make adequate preparations in advance for the effectiveness of I.E, community involvement increases the likelihood of sustainability of the inclusive education, Inclusive Education.

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About the Author

Dr Pamela Ochieng obtained her Ph.D degree in Educational Administration and policy studies in 2010,Since then she has taught in several in several tertiary Institutions, Colleges and Universities, and Has written many publications on varied issues both locally and internationally.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3846593168
• ISBN 13: 9783846593165
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 228