EVALUATION OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMME FOR LEARNERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN KANO STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study was carried out to evaluate inclusive education programmes for learners with special needs in Kano state, Nigeria. The researcher used a descriptive survey design. The population of the study comprised 38 respondents, which include special education teachers and head teachers of the inclusive schools under the study. The same 38 respondents were used as the sample size of the study. A purposive sampling technique was used in selecting the respondents of the study. A questionnaire and checklist were used for data collection. The data collected was analyzed using simple percentage and frequency distribution. The findings of the study include attitudes of teachers towards inclusive education programmes were positive and there were inadequate personnel for inclusive education programmes in Kano state. A conclusion was drawn and the study recommended that the Kano state government and proprietors of private inclusive schools should provide adequate personnel for inclusive education programmes and provide adequate teaching and learning facilities for inclusive education programmes in Kano State.