Challenges associated with the implementation of inclusion at early childhood education level at Mphahlela Primary School in Mzilikazi district in Bulawayo Metropolitan Province

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to find out challenges associated with the implementation of inclusion at Mphahlela Primary School in Nkulumane, Bulawayo The study adopted descriptive survey. The instruments used were questionnaire and interviews. Five parents were interviewed together with nine teachers from Early Childhood department. In this study it was found out that there are challenges in the implementation of inclusion which are shortage of resources, inadequate infrastructure and shortage of skilled personnel who have basic knowledge on how to implement inclusion. Infrastructure should be modified, training of teachers and provision of resources are to be available for effective implementation. It was also found out that if inclusion is to be effectively implemented, it will benefit both learners who are disabled and those that are not disabled. Inclusion is allows the learners to have a sense of belonging and to appreciate others. In service training is also of critical importance so as to allow the teachers to have basic knowledge.