Principals Knowledge about Inclusive Education Sample Clauses

Principals Knowledge about Inclusive Education. This section aims to answer the first and second sub-questions which explores how the high school principals in Kisumu County understand the notion of IE and what they know about IE in connection to the sector policy whose overarching theme is IE. From the findings illustrated in the table 2, it can be noted that most principals have the information and some knowledge about IE though most of them are not trained to handle learners with SEN. This can be confirmed by some of the responses obtained from the interview questions as one of the participants P1 responded: Most participants confirmed to have knowledge of IE yet they had not received any training on IE or special education. One participant however had received training on IE and had sufficient skills and knowledge on IE. Another participant P4 viewed IE as means of providing social justice to learners as indicated in the below, Some participants also viewed IE as fairness in distribution of learning opportunities in order to benefit from education. It involved providing learners with equal opportunities so that they can achieve their dreams. Secondary school principals perceived IE as a movement that ensures that learners are given equal opportunities as seen in the responses below, When both students with and without SNE are given equal opportunities to access educational services, then equity and equality is achieved. Another participant (P1) confirms that most principals understand IE in terms of equity by noting that A common response across the participants indicates that they have some knowledge about IE but this may have been achieved from the communalism among most African countries that unites them and makes people have empathy for each other. It is supported by ‘Ubuntu’ philosophy which is the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity. It encourages equality. P3 confirms what has been noted by other participants; Schools have organized themselves to leave no child who has been brought by the parent out but to enroll all learners who have the desire to complete their studies. The teachers being led by the principals have innovated ways to xxxxxx for all learners at the school level despite their differences. When parents provide clear information about the students’ ability during enrolment the school takes care of them at their level.

Principals Knowledge about Inclusive Education. The data collected from secondary school principals in connection to their knowledge and attitude towards implementation of IE revealed a lot on their perception about IE. The principals view IE in the following dimensions;