Saudi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (SJHSS)
Volume-2 | Issue-07 | 534-547
Review Article
Accessibility to Inclusive Education in Arusha Region Public Secondary Schools, Tanzania
Baraka Manjale Ngussa, Maria Joseph
Published : July 27, 2017
Abstract
This study investigated on accessibility to inclusive education in Public Secondary Schools in Arusha,
Tanzania. A total of 360 teachers and students in three sampled districts filled the questionnaire. Data was analyzed using
descriptive and inferential statistics. Validity was ensured through expert judgment and reliability of the questionnaire
ranged between 0.64 and 0.83 Cronbach‟s Alpha. The study concluded that schools comprise of different learners
including those with disability and teachers are prepared to include learners with special needs. Teachers and students are
prepared for inclusive education and have positive attitude toward learners with disability. However, there is nonavailability of reading materials for the blind and the school ground is not favorable for them to walk comfortably. There
are no wheel chairs for physically challenged students and schools have no ramps and special toilets for learners with
disability. Based on these findings, it is recommended that school administration should provide teachers with workshops
and seminars on how learners with special needs can be included in the learning process. Teachers should provide
appropriate location for visually impaired to sit and ensure availability of reading facilities for the blind. Schools in
collaboration with parents should ensure availability of wheel chairs for physically challenged and prepare ramps and
special toilet facilities for learners with disability. Finally, schools should increase cooperation with homes on how to
assist emotionally challenged learners.