Special Needs Education

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Browsing Special Needs Education by Author "Abebe Yehulawork (PhD)"

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    Exploring the Experiences of Primary School Teachers in Implementing Inclusive Education: The case of Kolfe Keranio Sub-City
    (Addis Ababa University, 2023-05) Tizazu Abebe; Abebe Yehulawork (PhD)
    The main purpose of the present study was to gain a deeper understanding of the experiences of teachers in implementing inclusive education practices in Kolfe Keranio sub city primary schools. A qualitative research approach was employed and a case study design used. The study purposively sampled thirty two teachers from five selected primary schools. Semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions were employed as instruments of data collection, and the data were analyzed thematically. The findings revealed that Primary school teachers have different levels of awareness and understanding when it comes to inclusive education, Teachers accommodate students with special needs despite the fact that some of them do not have qualifications/training in SEN, Teachers experienced varied challenges in implementing the inclusive education for students with special needs The study also established that there are gaps in teachers related to accommodating diverse learning needs and collaborating effectively with support services and finally the study proved that there is a shortage of government consistent follow up and personnel to adequately support inclusive education practices in primary school. Keywords: Experience, Qualitative research, Inclusive education, Kolfe Keranio
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    The Role of Parents of Children with Developmental Disability for the Effectiveness of Center-Based Rehabilitation Services: The Case of Addis Guzo Centre
    (Addis Ababa University, 2023-07) Fikiru Bedasa; Abebe Yehulawork (PhD)
    Rehabilitation services for children with developmental disability determine the interventions chosen by a multidisciplinary team with involvement of parents. Most of the needs for rehabilitation go unfulfilled in countries with low and moderate incomes, and more than half of those who need rehabilitation treatments do not receive them in Ethiopia. The purpose of the study was to examine the role of parents of children with developmental for the effectiveness of center-based rehabilitation services. Qualitative approach was applied a phenomenological design to conduct the study. The study was conducted at Addis Guzo Center wich wich is located in Addis Ababa, Lideta Su-city. Observation, interviews and document analysis were used to collect data. Fourteen parents of children with developmental disability were purposively selected as the study participants. The data was analyzed by categorizing the data into four thematic areas. The study findings showed that parents were not initially aware of their responsibilities and roles in providing rehabilitation services; however, the professional support and awareness-raising services that the professionals of the center provided for them encouraged their active involvement. Additionally, the study findings identified that rehabilitation services play critical roles in supporting children with developmental disability, and the involvements of parents in the process of rehabilitating children with developmental disability contributes to holistic progress of a child including improvements in their day to day activities, social inclusion, and advocate their fundamental rights. Rehabilitation centers should involve parents in providing rehabilitation services for children with developmental disabilities to assure expected outcomes. Keywords: Institution-based rehabilitation, Inter-Professional Collaboration, developmental disability, Rehabilitation, intervention, Parental role