The Practice of Inclusive Education in Some Selected Government Preschools of Addis Ababa
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2019-06
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Addis Ababa University
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The aim of the study was to survey the practice of inclusive education in some selected government
preschools of Addis Ababa. A descriptive survey research design was applied to identify the status of
schools in practicing inclusive education in an early childhood setting. From 532 teachers 55 of them
were purposely selected as sample respondents. Questionnaire were designed and administered for
this purpose. Findings were the followings - there was interruption, for some implementation and
participatory process in respect of the practice of inclusive education. the preschools do not provide
assistive device in enough way. There is adequate light in the class room in the process of teaching
and learning. And based on the summary of the findings this study concludes that implementation and
participatory process are still in its infant stage the practice of inclusive education. Teachers have no
sufficient skills like brail and sign language to teach SWDs in early childhood setting. Instructional
materials and equipment are not easily acquired for meeting the needs of children with special needs
in early childhood setting. So, it is better to enhance implementation and participatory process
preschool clubs should have a room also for the disabled children. Short-term trainings on the special
need should be conducted for preschool staffs. Rather than being dependent on additional support to
recurrent budget searching for other alternative fund sources
Key words: Inclusive education, early childhood education
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Inclusive education, early childhood education