Exploring Challenges Experienced by Teachers in Implementing Inclusive Education in Classrooms: A South African Perspective

Tshililo Annah Nembambula; Mary Ooko; Ruth Aluko

doi:10.23918/ijsses.v10i2p1

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Exploring Challenges Experienced by Teachers in Implementing Inclusive Education in Classrooms: A South African Perspective

Authors:

Tshililo Annah Nembambula | Mary Ooko | Ruth Aluko

Publisher:

Tishk International University (TIU)

Journal:

International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies Vol.10 Issue 2, pp.1-15

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2023

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001370010

pISSN:

2520-0968

DOI:

10.23918/ijsses.v10i2p1

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Abstract:

 The implementation of inclusive education in schools in South Africa has not been fully achieved despite the existence of numerous policies on the same. However, there is very scanty information on current issues that are faced by teachers during the pandemic. Therefore, the present study sought to examine challenges experienced by teachers in implementing inclusive education in classrooms within a South African context. In this study, Bronfenbrenner’s ecological theory was adopted. The phenomenological research design was adopted for this study. The selected sample size in this study was eight participants obtained using purposive sampling method. In this study, semi-structured interview was used as the data collection tool. Thematic framework was adopted to analyse data in this study. The study reported that there were four main themes on classroom challenges faced by teachers namely, limited instructional time, inadequate resources, inadequate support and lastly, impact of COVID-19 pandemic. The study recommends that teachers should adopt collaborative practices with school base support teams which had the capacity to mobilise several resources available on the local community to enhance implementation of inclusive education.

Article Details

Exploring Challenges Experienced by Teachers in Implementing Inclusive Education in Classrooms: A South African Perspective

Authors: Tshililo Annah Nembambula | Mary Ooko | Ruth Aluko

Publisher: Tishk International University (TIU)

Journal: International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies Vol.10 Issue 2, pp.1-15

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 7/2023

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001370010

pISSN: 2520-0968

DOI: 10.23918/ijsses.v10i2p1

Challenges

Teachers

Inclusive Education

Classrooms

South African Perspective

Issues

Authors:

Tshililo Annah Nembambula | Mary Ooko | Ruth Aluko

Publisher:

Tishk International University (TIU)

Journal:

International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies Vol.10 Issue 2, pp.1-15

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2023

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001370010

pISSN:

2520-0968

DOI:

10.23918/ijsses.v10i2p1