Inclusive Education for Learners With Disabilities in Botswana Primary Schools
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3414039 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mukhopadhyay (0000-0001-5085-1063, University of Botswana), Sourav Mukhopadhyay (0000-0003-0035-6368), H Johnson Nenty (University of Botswana), Okechukwu Abosi (Universiti Brunei Darussalam) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Publication date | 2012-04-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | SAGE Open (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2158-2440 • E-ISSN: 2158-2440 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/2158244012451584 |
| OpenAlex | W2056475587 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 11 |
| References cited | 11 |
Based on the findings of a qualitative case study, this article describes the experiences of key stakeholders about the inclusion of learners with disabilities in regular schools in the South Central Region of Botswana. Multiple stakeholders, such as school-heads, general education teachers, learners with disabilities, and their peers, from six elementary schools participated in this research. The data collection methods included focus group discussions, school and classroom observations, and document analysis. Findings indicate that most of the teachers preferred to include learners with mild disabling conditions compared with learners with severe to profound disabling conditions. School-heads raised concerns such as inadequate training in special education, lack of resources, and high student-teacher ratio as barriers to successful implementation of inclusive education. In contrast to this, the students' peers expressed high levels of acceptance of learners with disabilities. This reflects Botswana's history of diversity and culture incorporating regional ethnic differences. It is a real strength to build on in the movement toward fully inclusive education
Data collection · Ethnic group · Focus group · Mathematics education · Medical education · Pedagogy · Primary education · Qualitative research · Sociology · Special education · Collaborative Teaching and Inclusion · Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport · Medicine · Psychology · Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
Community-based workers’ capacity to develop inclusive livelihoods for youth with disabilities in Botswana
Overcoming Challenges and Promoting Positive Education in Inclusive Schools
Lesson observations in sub-Saharan Africa
Institutional and policy issues experienced in the implementation of Botswana's national disability policy
Education opens doors, but can they enter
Students’ voices
Peer support in sub-Saharan Africa
Vocational Transition Challenges for Students With Disabilities in Botswana
Teacher Effectiveness in Adapting Instruction to the Needs of Pupils With Learning Difficulties in Regular Primary Schools in Ghana
Teachers’ Transition Attitudes for Students With Disabilities in Two Regions of Botswana
Inclusive education in Zimbabwe
| Unique citing works | 11 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0.92 |
| Citation span | 2014 - 2025 (12) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 10 |