Towards Inclusive Excellence: Examining the Struggles for Special Education Integration in Senior High Schools

Raphael Denteh, Michael Mensah Gyasi, Amankwa Thomas and Frank Wisdom Kwasi Kloh
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Raphael Denteh: St. Joseph’s College of Education, Bechem
Michael Mensah Gyasi: St. Joseph’s College of Education, Bechem
Amankwa Thomas: St. Ambrose College of Education, Dormaa Kwamu
Frank Wisdom Kwasi Kloh: St. Ambrose College of Education, Dormaa Kwamu

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 6, 1065-1075

Abstract: Students with special needs are subject to different challenges due to their disabilities. Some of these students have complex individual needs such challenges may be derived from school climate or interaction with people. Based on this, the study investigated the social, economic, and emotional challenges faced by the heads of Senior High School (SHS) in the inclusion of students with special needs in the Ahafo Region. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population consisted of all the heads of department and headmasters in each public Senior High School in Ahafo Region. A census sampling technique was used in selecting all 48 heads. A questionnaire was employed as a data collection instrument. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation and presented in tables, and bar charts. The study discovered that social (M=3.03, SD=1.13) and emotional (M=3.37, SD=1.187) are the major challenges that impede the effective implementation of inclusive education. It was recommended that the government of Ghana should devote enough funds to inclusive schools through the budget of the Ministry of Education. Adequate funds could help build an adaptable environment and restructure the available materials to enhance the learning activities of students with special needs.

Date: 2024
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