MEd (Educational Management) / Department of Educational Management / This study set out to investigate the state of readiness for the implementation of inclusive education in Nzhelele West circuit secondary schools in Vhembe district. The aim of the study was to explore the state of secondary schools’ readiness in the implementation of inclusive education and suggests strategies that can contribute to the effective implementation thereof. The study is qualitative in nature and the focus of the study was Grade 8. Purposive sampling was used to select ten participants which include five principals and five Grade 8 teachers. Interviews and observations were used as data collection tools. The data were analysed using thematic analysis. The study findings revealed that the participants were aware of the importance of implementing inclusive education in secondary schools. The participants explained their roles towards the effective implementation of inclusive education. However, the study identified various challenges facing the teachers in effectively implementing inclusive education such as physical challenges, lack of support services and impracticable policies. The study further provided solutions to the challenges of implementing inclusive education in secondary schools. / NRF
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:univen/oai:univendspace.univen.ac.za:11602/1186 |
| Date | 21 September 2018 |
| Creators | Serakalala, M. M. |
| Contributors | Mudzielwana, N. P., Mulovhedzi, S. A. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (xiii, 138 leaves) |
| Rights | University of Venda |
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