Good practices in collaboration between mainstream and special school

2021 ◽  
Vol LXXXII (5) ◽  
pp. 325-333
Author(s):  
Magdalena Bełza-Gajdzica ◽  
Zenon Gajdzica
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Special School ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Head Teachers ◽  
Good Practices ◽  
National Education ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Mainstream School

The study addresses an element of the support for inclusive education that can be spotted in the sphere of possible relations between mainstream and special school. This mostly aims at presenting some good practices in collaboration between these schools, identified in the author’s own research. An additional aim is to confront the collected information with the concepts and assumptions/proposals formulated in this area in the literature on the subject. The research was conducted within the project: Badanie praktyki ogólnodostępnych szkół podstawowych w zakresie edukacji włączającej [Studying the practices of mainstream primary schools in the field of inclusive education], financed by the Ministry of National Education and commissioned to the University of Silesia in Katowice in 2020. The data were collected with the use of focus group interview technique. The study group consisted of mainstream school head-teachers, teachers, specialists, non-teaching staff, students of public schools and their parents. The study comprised over two hundred respondents from forty schools. The research results reveal a limited scope of good practices in collaboration of both types of school. The greatest number of examples occurs in the area of common organization of ludic and educational events. Much fewer cases of collaboration can be spotted in the field of methodological support and of creating self-education groups in counties or municipalities. The first part of the study is a presentation of the own research concept. The second part comprises some identified practices in collaboration between special and mainstream school, which have been confronted with a few suggestions for partnership of both these types of school presented in the literature on the subject. The whole article is completed with final conclusions.

scholarly journals Psychological Problems Faced by Educational Managers of Public Schools After Rehabilitation in South Waziristan Tribal District (SWTD)

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-48
Author(s):  
Niaz Muhammad ◽  
Shabnam Bibi
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Head Teachers ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
The Government ◽  
Study Questionnaire ◽  
Method Approach

This study aimed, psychological problems of educational managers which they faced after rehabilitation of IDPs, when schools opened in the terrorism affected areas. The research study was descriptive in nature and mixed method approach was used. Therefore whole population of 92 schools’ managers was selected from the areas of South Waziristan Agency, declared open by the government of Pakistan after operation for repatriation. The sample consisted of 92 heads of educational institutions and 24 Maliks from those schools, numbers of respondents were 116 under this study. Questionnaire was developed for AEO, AAEOs, Principals, Headmasters/Headmistresses of middle schools and primary schools’ Head teachers and interview was scheduled for the Maliks. Collected data was analyzed considering the objectives and research questions of the study. The descriptive statistics was used for questionnaire data analysis. Thematic analysis technique was used for interview data analysis and open ended section of questionnaire. Findings revealed that the respondents were facing problems i.e., Fear of concealed mining bombs, students and teachers behavior was non cooperative, past traumatic events was creating chaos, parents and community did not take interest because of financial problem and  they kept children in domestic tasks. It was concluded that areas may be cleared properly avoiding mining blasts, seminars and refreshment opportunities are arranged for removing fear from their hearts, donors may be encouraged to support the educational institutions.

scholarly journals Inclusive Education in the Illusio Space. A Proposal to Research the School FIeld

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 132-140
Author(s):  
Karolina Kołodziejczak
Keyword(s):  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Social Space ◽  
Social Position ◽  
The State ◽  
National Education ◽  
The Social ◽  
Basic Concepts ◽  
Area Of Influence ◽  
Direct Recognition

This article describes planned research on the practice of inclusive education in Poland in the context of Pierre Bourdieu's [3] concept of society, in which field is one of the basic concepts. In using this term, the author intends to describe the social space of the school, the social space’s organization, and the state of the school’s social position; as well as to answer the question: What is the reality of inclusive education, as analyzed using the illusio category? It is necessary to analyze the state of the implementation of the assumptions made by inclusive education in primary schools, and to find out the opinions of teachers working with students covered by this type of education. In P. Bourdieu’s [3] concept of society, the field is the source of what is social, it shapes it in those who are within its area of influence. This “attitude” is called illusio [11, p. 188]. Illusio is a state of engrossment in a game that the participant is unaware of. This is the result of direct recognition of the field's requirements. Everyday educational life in the context of P. Bourdieu's concept falls within the field of activities of the Ministry of National Education. The teacher takes part in a game whose rules are set by the Ministry of National Education. In the context of the proposed research within the scope of the field, apart from teachers, there are also the parents of the children covered by inclusive education.

scholarly journals Tensions in the New Millennium: Inclusion Ideology and Education Policy in the Finnish Comprehensive School

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 287
Author(s):  
Juha T. Hakala ◽  
Marjaana Leivo
Keyword(s):  
Education Policy ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
International Research ◽  
Comprehensive School ◽  
School Education ◽  
Social Phenomena ◽  
National Education ◽  
National Education Policy ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Real Growth

This article examines the discrepancy between the ideology of inclusive education and the national education policy in the Finnish comprehensive school education. The study covers twenty years and is based on observations that indicate that the change in comprehensive school education, grounded in inclusive education ideals, has been slow. This has been the case, even though Finnish education policy has, on principle, committed to many international statements that promote inclusion ideology. The data consists primarily of statistics indicating the number of students in special education and national and international research on the subject. It confirms our supposition, but also the fact that statistics are not merely challenging but also capable of distorting reality. While examining the changes in student quantities over the last twenty years, we came to the conclusion that the fluctuation does not result from any real growth in student numbers. Changes in statistical methods, terminology in the field of study, norms, education systems or even social phenomena can also cause distortion.

Methodological preparedness of a teacher at a higher educational institution as a tool for developing an inclusive educational environment

2020 ◽  
pp. 81-85
Author(s):  
Olga Yurievna Muller
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Higher Educational ◽  
High Level

The article is devoted to the organization of an inclusive educational process in higher education institutions, which is not possible without the formation of a high-level methodological preparedness of the entire teaching staff of an educational institution. The subject of the analysis is the methodological preparedness of a teacher at a higher educational institution to work in an inclusive education environment. In order to examine the object of this research and clarify its internal content, the author considers the structure of methodological preparedness of a teacher at a higher educational institution in an inclusive education environment.

scholarly journals Dyslexic learners’ experiences with their peers and teachers in special and mainstream primary schools in North-West Province

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monicca Leseyane ◽  
Peter Mandende ◽  
Mary Makgato ◽  
Madoda Cekiso
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Student Body ◽  
North West ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
North West Province ◽  
Negative Comments

Background: Inclusive education requires that the framework within which education is delivered should be broad enough to accommodate equally the needs and circumstances of every learner in the society. This includes learners with disabilities like dyslexia who have been excluded from the formal education system. This article reports the findings of a qualitative study that explored and described the dyslexic learners’ experiences with their peers and teachers in special and public schools in North-West Province of South Africa.Methods: The study adopted a qualitative methodology and used a phenomenology research design. The sample was purposively selected and comprised nine dyslexic learners. All the learners were in public schools previously and were later moved to a special school after being diagnosed as dyslexic. The participants were aged 9–12 years. The researchers conducted one-on-one interviews with the participants and content-analysed the data.Findings: The findings revealed that in public schools the dyslexic learners were exposed to ill-treatment by other learners who despised, ridiculed, bullied and undermined them. The findings further revealed that teachers in public schools were not patient with dyslexic learners, did not give them extra attention and that some teachers used negative comments that embarrassed them.Conclusion: The article spells out the barriers experienced by dyslexic learners in public schools and also recommends training of teachers so that they know how to deal with dyslexic learners, thereby eliminating the barriers. The study further recommended awareness campaigns among the student body about dyslexia.

scholarly journals Influence of Teacher Attitude on Effective Implementation of Inclusive Education Policy in Public Primary Schools in Kitale Town, Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 146-157
Author(s):  
Judith Matumbei Nandako; Dr. Mbuthia Ngunjiri; Dr. Margaret Ngugi
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Education Policy ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Teacher Attitude ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Inclusive Education Policy

The intent of this study was to find out the influence of teacher attitude on effective implementation of inclusive education policy in public primary schools in Kitale Town, Kenya. The study found teacher attitude had a significant influence on the effective implementation of inclusive education policy. Inclusive education is a form of education wherein all students including special needs (SN) learners attend and are received by their neighbourhood schools in age-appropriate regular classes and are supported to learn to participate and contribute in all views of life at school.  Neighbourhood public schools being at the heart of our communities are essential for the quality inclusive education system. The research design used for the study was descriptive. Interview schedules, questionnaires, and observation checklists were employed in data collection. The target population was 36 headteachers in the public primary schools in the town and 50 special needs teachers. The sample size was 76 respondents who were selected using purposive and simple random sampling. The validity of data collection tools was determined through pilot study and assistance from supervisors. Reliability was tested using the test-retest method, whereby a value of .92 was obtained. Hypotheses were examined using regression analysis at 0.05 level of significance. The study recommends that the TSC consider teachers handling special needs learners in inclusive scopes for special duty allowances that are being given to their counterparts working in special schools and the curriculum to be assessed to enhance effective implementation of inclusive education.

scholarly journals Relationship between headteachers' commitment and learners' academic performance in primary schools in Kericho County, Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-205
Author(s):  
Cheruse Joel Kimengich ◽  
Viviline Ngeno ◽  
Kaptingei Solomon
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Mixed Methods Design ◽  
Head Teachers ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of the study is to investigate the relationship between headteacher’s commitment and learners’ academic performance in primary schools in Kericho County, Kenya. The study was based on the transformational leadership theory. The research design employed was the convergent parallel mixed methods design. The target population consisted of 801 headteachers (524 public schools and 277 private schools) and 5933 teachers in the primary schools, 31 CSOs, 6 TSC Sub County directors and 6 MOE Sub County directors in Kericho County. Simple random and stratified sampling were used to sample 86 head teachers, Purposive sampling was used in selecting 172 teachers, 10 CSOs, 6 TSC Sub County directors and 6 MOE Sub County directors in Kericho County from Kericho County. Data was collected using questionnaires and interview schedules. Data on academic performance was collected using secondary data approach. Piloting was done in 9 primary schools in the neighboring Bomet County. Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics such as pearsons correlation moments and regression. Qualitative data was analyzed using textual analysis. The study established that headteachers’ commitment did not have a statistically significant relationship with learners’ academic performance in primary schools in Kericho County. The regression analysis were as follows. Headteachers' Commitment and learners’ academic performance (Beta = -0.012; p = 0.914).

scholarly journals AN INVESTIGATION OF SCHOOL-BASED CHALLENGES FACING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN THE PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN MALAWI: A CASE STUDY OF FOUR PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN ZOMBA DISTRICT

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-47
Author(s):  
Grames Chirwa ◽  
Francis Lingolwe ◽  
Devika Naidoo
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Head Teachers ◽  
Special Education Needs ◽  
Education Needs ◽  
Education Science

Purpose: This study sought to investigate the challenges which schools are facing in implementing inclusive education in mainstream primary schools in Zomba district. Methodology: Qualitative research method which employed a case study design was used. Thirty-four participants were involved in this study. These were purposely sampled. Data was collected through interviews, documents review and classroom lesson observations to provide methodological triangulation. Data was analyzed using thematic content analysis method inductively. Results: The results of the study indicated that the implementation of inclusive education is facing a number of challenges such as ineffective orientation of head teachers and teachers to inclusive education, unavailability of teaching and learning materials for special needs learners in the mainstream schools, lack of special needs specialist teachers and lack of infrastructure suitable for the diverse special education needs learners.   Unique contribution to theory and practice: The study recommended, that the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology officers, that is the District Education Managers and the Primary Education Advisors involved in the implementation of inclusive education need to ensure that there is effective orientation training of the head-teachers teachers and teachers on inclusive education. The Ministry of education, Science and Technology should provide teaching and learning materials for the special education needs learners in the mainstream schools.

scholarly journals FROM INCORPORATION TO INTEGRATION AND EDUCATION OF DEAF CHILDREN IN THE MAINSTREAM SCHOOL

InterConf ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 46-55
Author(s):  
Maria Karantoni
Keyword(s):  
Public School ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Deaf Children ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Mainstream School ◽  
The One

The term integration means the systematic placement of something within something else and the completion of the subject as an independent, whole part of a larger whole. The term incorporation (mainstreaming) denotes the one-way attachment and assimilation of one to a whole or, in other words, the acquisition of a body or flow by acquiring the characteristics of a heteroid set and losing the original characteristics. The term inclusive education replaces the terms inclusion and integration. The adjective inclusive comes from the Latin verb includere, which means "include". The term can be abbreviated as "inclusive education" or "non-exclusion education". This article focuses on the integration, integration and inclusive education of deaf children in the public school.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF SOCIALIZATION ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF LEARNERS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENT AT INCLUSIVE PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KENYA: A CASE IN THAWABU PRIMARY OF NAIROBI CITY COUNTY

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Everlyne Achieng Owuor ◽  
Beatrice Bunyasi Awori ◽  
Syprine A. Otieno
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Educational Change ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Incidental Learning ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
The Government

Purpose: This research aimed at determining the influence of socialization on performance of learners with hearing impairment at Thawabu Inclusive Public Primary School in Nairobi, Kenya. The objectives were to; establish modes of communication that promote socialization in an inclusive environment; establish strategies for boosting socialization to enhance academic performance; and establish challenges facing teachers in enhancing socialization to improve academic performance of learners with hearing impairment. Methodology: The research design was a case study design. Structured questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data. Purposive sampling was employed to select the school and learners with hearing impairment while hearing learners were randomly selected. Findings: The study found that: modes of communication among learners with hearing impairment, hearing learners and teachers create social and educational change for improvement of academic standards in the school and narrows the gap between those with hearing impairment and their hearing counterparts. Strategies like family support program (assisting children and families in language learning), family-infant-toddler program, and competent and consistent administration system promote learning. Socialization influences incidental learning of learners with hearing impairment to put them at par with their hearing peers on matters related to both academic performance and social advancement. Socialization makes learners with hearing impairment comfortable, self-esteemed, and self-actualized, hence improving educational performance. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study may help to promote attitudinal, psychological and educational change in all stakeholders for inclusive education to be a success and meaningful to learners with hearing impairment. The study recommends that the government should add specially qualified teachers of learners with hearing impairment in Thawabu among other inclusive public schools in Kenya to help promote socialization and to increase inclusivity of leaners with hearing impairment.

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