Adult and Lifelong Learning

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    The Practice and Challenges of Inclusive Education in Enat Preschool at Awi Zone
    (AAU, 2021) Mekonnen, Digissie; Teklu, Fiseha(Mr
    The purpose of this study was to assess the practices and challenges of Early Childhood Inclusive Education in Amhara Region, Awi Zone specifically Enat Academy. Inclusive education in early years has great impact on children’s future learning and development. Based on the purpose of the study, the practice and challenges, perception of teachers, principals, parents and education office experts and the social and physical environment of the preschool in relation to ECIE were assessed. To this end, case study design was used for the study using qualitative research with thematic analysis. Data were gathered from one private preschool through various means from 1 principal, 3 teachers, 2 education office experts, 3 parents, and 2 children with disabilities. Data collection instruments were document analysis, semi-structured interview, and observation. The data gathered through these instruments were transcribed, analyzed, and triangulated necessarily and appropriately. The findings of the study showed that, the sample preschool is not that much practiced inclusive education. Lack of training of principals, teachers, expert and parents about inclusive education is the major challenge faced in the preschool. Over children’s development level of subjects, absence of experience sharing, limited support system of supervision and collaboration of stakeholders are additional challenges in the preschool. The perception of principals, teachers, experts and parents about inclusive education is positive.