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International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
Volume 6, Issue 6, 2019, Page No: 30-40

Inclusive Education: Education and Development of Persons with Disabilities in the Buea Municipality, Fako Division, South West Region of Cameroon

Bruno Bongwong Ph.D*

University of Bamenda, Faculty of Education, Department of Teacher Education, Bambili, NW Region, Cameroon.

Citation : Bruno Bongwong, Inclusive Education: Education and Development of Persons with Disabilities in the Buea Municipality, Fako Division, South West Region of Cameroon International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education 2019, 6(6) : 30-40.

Abstract

The study was investigated the influence of inclusive education on the education and development of persons with disabilities in the Buea Municipality of FakoDivison. The study was largely descriptive and adopted the survey research design. The sample population for the study consisted of thirty teachers, selected from three secondary schools in the Buea Municipality. Respondents were selected using the simple random sampling technique. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire for teachers. Data was analysed by calculating frequencies, percentages and the multiple response set and findings were displayed on tables. The findings revealed that non-discriminatory attitudes foster the education and development of persons with disabilities. Similarly, real-world experience in inclusive schools affects positively the education and development of persons with disabilities. Finally teacher training positively affect the education and development of persons with disability in Buea Municipality. It is recommended that short term programmes should be organised by pedagogic inspectors and school administrators to train teachers and students on appropriate inclusive practices. Also teacher training colleges should include in their curriculum in all departments extensive inclusive education training to enhance future teachers with skills and techniques on handling inclusive education.


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