THE PERCEPTION OF SPECIAL AND GENERAL EDUCATION TEACHERS ON INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN KP, PAKISTAN

Abstract

The study aimed to compare perceptions of teachers of special education and general education teachers regarding concept of inclusive education in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The primary aims of the study were to determine the teachers’ views in the general education schools and special education centers on inclusion of students with disabilities in the general education system, and to compare the perceptions of special and general education teachers regarding this inclusion. A descriptive research design was used. The teachers of Special and general education in KP were considered the study's population, delimited to 06 districts. Collected data were analyzed and interpreted through statistical tools. The conclusions drawn were that "There was no significant difference between the views of special & general education teachers about inclusive education in KP. Teachers in both setups expressed the welcoming attitude and a favorable opinion of inclusion and agreed to teach students with the disabilities in an inclusive classroom. The teachers of both the groups admit that individuals with disability can find more opportunities. The teachers from both categories agreed that students with disabilities find out the greater opportunities for social interactions in mainstream education.