Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item:
http://ir-library.mmust.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2631
Title: | Teacher Attitudes and Perceived Preparedness Towards Inclusive Education in Kenya: We Are Somewhat Okay and Kind of Prepared |
Authors: | Mucherah, Wilfridah Finch, Holmes Bota, Kennedy Thomas, Rachel N. |
Keywords: | Teacher, Attitudes, Perceived, Preparedness, Towards, Inclusive, Education, Kenya, Somewhat, Okay, Kind, Prepared |
Issue Date: | 20-Jan-2023 |
Publisher: | International Journal of Teacher Education and Professional Development |
Abstract: | The effectiveness of inclusive instructional practices is influenced by teachers’ attitudes and sense of preparedness. This study investigated educators’ attitudes and perceived preparedness for inclusion. Participants were 1052 primary educators from Kenya. Participants completed questionnaires on attitudes about inclusion and preparedness for inclusion. Results indicated that educators held moderately positive attitudes about inclusion and felt somewhat ambivalent regarding their preparedness for inclusive pedagogy. Educators who felt prepared to engage inclusion held more positive attitudes about inclusion. Educators with degrees in special education, who had also taken more courses in special education, held more positive attitudes about inclusion and reported higher perceived preparedness. However, the majority reported limited knowledge about special education and opportunities for collaboration as significant barriers to inclusive practices. These findings suggest that increased educator training for inclusive education is needed and desired by primary school educators in Kenya. |
URI: | https://www.igi-global.com/gateway/article/full-text-pdf/335922 http://ir-library.mmust.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2631 |
Appears in Collections: | Gold Collection |
Files in This Item:
File | Description | Size | Format | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Teacher-Attitudes-and-Perceived-Preparedness-Towards-Inclusive-Education-in-Kenya_-We-Are-Somewhat-Okay-and-Kind-of-Prepared.pdf | 1.44 MB | Adobe PDF | View/Open |
Items in DSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.