Provision of Teaching and Learning Materials that Enhance Participation of Students with Special Educational Needs in Inclusive Schools at Pokuase in the Greater Accra Region

Abstract

The study focused on investigating teaching and learning materials teachers provide to enhance participation of students with special educational needs in teaching and learning at Pokuase in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. The study employed the descriptive survey design. Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used to select the sample size of 112 respondents. Descriptive statistical method was used to analyse questionnaire data for the study. Results from the study revealed that, teachers provide teaching and learning materials of all kinds during teaching and learning. However, some of these materials do not cater for the unique needs of all learners especially those with special educational needs. Instructional materials such as tape recorders and text in braille were not provided, computers were not adapted to enhance easy access for pupils with special educational needs. The study recommended that teachers provide materials to include tape recorders, text in Braille, materials that are bold with good colour contrast and adapted computers for easy access especially to those with special educational needs.

Purpose of the study

The study sought to investigate teaching and learning materials teachers provide to enhance learning among pupils especially those with special educational needs in inclusive classrooms.

Keywords: provisions, special educational needs, teaching and learning materials, assistive technology.

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-4-01

Publication date: February 29^th 2020