Abstract:
This study assessed the implementation of inclusive education in teacher’s colleges. The intention was to find out how lecturers are implementing inclusive education in teacher’s colleges. This study was guided by a social model of disability, which emphasises on the importance of educating all learners in a least restrictive environment. The study is qualitative in nature and adopted a case study design, which was carried out at Morgan ZINTEC Teachers’ College, to help in obtaining variables of the study. The population of the study comprised of 146 members and the sample has 44 respondents. The Research instruments used included individual interviews one for the students with disabilities and the other for the ancillary staff, and focus group interviews for the lecturers. Data was analysed thematically. The findings of the study were that teaching and learning materials needed for the implementation of inclusive education were scarce and physical facilities in teachers’ colleges were found to be restrictive and not supportive of students with disabilities. The researcher recommended that the government should provide more funding to provide for adequate and relevant teaching/learning materials and physical facilities for teachers’ colleges to implement inclusive education efficiently and effectively. It also recommended that all college staff be trained in inclusive education to keep them abreast with current trends of Inclusive Education.
