THE ROLE OF PHYSICAL FACILITIES ON SUPPORTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN IRINGA MUNICIPALITY, TANZANIA

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Even though education is a basic human right it is still difficult for students with special needs to go to school. The study sought to assess how the physical facilities support the implementation of inclusive education in Iringa Municipality in inclusive secondary schools. The study was based on Burrhus Fredric Skinner 1904-1990, behavioral learning theory and used case study design. The target population was 26 head of schools, teachers and students. Data was collected through interview for teachers and head of schools where focus group discussion was used for students. The result showed that the physical facilities in most of the surveyed schools were inaccessible to learners with disabilities in inclusive schools. The study concluded that most facilities in inclusive secondary schools were not suitable for use by learners with disabilities. The study recommended that the government should ensure all schools infrastructure in inclusive schools are favorable to learners with special needs.

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