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Oli, Dinka Yadeta
- Challenges and Opportunities Experienced by Students with Physical Disabilities (SWPD's) in Wollega Zones
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1 Department of Behavioral Science, College of Education and Behavioral Science Nekemte, Oromia, ET
1 Department of Behavioral Science, College of Education and Behavioral Science Nekemte, Oromia, ET
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Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 9, No 10-12 (2018), Pagination: 964-968Abstract
The main purpose of this study was to investigate challenges and opportunities experienced by Students with Physical Disabilities (SWPD's) in Primary Schools of Wollega Zones. The research employed qualitative design and simple random sampling technique to select 2(two) primary schools from four towns of Wollega Zones (i.e., Shambu & Gimbi) and students with physical disabilities were selected purposively (i.e.,7 SWPD's). Collection of data was conducted by using semi-structured interview to investigate the phenomena. The research employed Thematic Content Analysis as a mode of data analysis in the study. Results of the study showed that, students with physical disabilities generally find that there is inadequate physical infrastructure which compromises their physical access within the school and outside of the school. The participants also had to deal with discrimination from peers and staff. Furthermore, participants reported that being provided with proper facilities such as crunches and wheelchairs would help them find the environment less challenging. The poor infrastructure in schools cause many challenges and impair ability to move freely which, at times, leads them to staying in their classrooms thus increasing their separation. Finally, based on the findings and conclusion of the study, it was recommended that, awareness raising activities should be designed to the school principals, teachers, families and other stakeholders so that they could support and encourage inclusiveness of regular schools. School should be provided relevant training and they need to be innovative, flexible, creative, willing, welcoming and capable of initiating participatory inclusive environment.Keywords
Challenges, Students with Physical Disabilities, Opportunities.References
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- Teachers' Awareness of Students with Learning Disabilities:The Case of Selected Primary Schools of Wollega Zones
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1 Department of Behavioral Science, College of Education and Behavioral Science Wollega University, Nekemte, ET
1 Department of Behavioral Science, College of Education and Behavioral Science Wollega University, Nekemte, ET
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Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 10, No 4-6 (2019), Pagination: 140-145Abstract
This study assessed the existence o f students with learning disabilities in primary schools and teachers were aware of their existence. The study employed exploratory research design. 210 teachers were drawn out o f465 teachers from four primary schools which are selected randomly (i.e., from four Wollega Zones). Questionnaires, classroom observation guide, interview schedules, and documentary review checklist were used to collect data. The collected data were analyzed thematically. The descriptive statistics used involved frequencies, means, charts, and tables. The finding showed 8% of students in these primary schools show learning disabilities characteristics even though little teachers were conscious of their presence and how to provide appropriate instruction for their learning. This showed that, most teachers focus on visible disabilities and these students were not receiving appropriate type intervention. Finally, based on the findings, it was suggested that, awareness raising activities should be designed to the school principals, teachers so that they could support and encourage students with learning disability.Keywords
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