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ERIC Number: EJ833673
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 19
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0827-3383
Inclusive Education for Students with Disabilities in Nigeria: Benefits, Challenges and Policy Implications
Ajuwon, Paul M.
International Journal of Special Education, v23 n3 p11-16 2008
This article analyzes the philosophical, sociological, and legal imperatives of including students with disabilities in ordinary schools. Some important global events that support inclusive education are discussed. The author reflects on Nigeria's newly revised National Policy on Education with its emphasis on inclusive education (2008), and the Universal Basic Education policy (1999). The article concludes with recommendations to improve the status quo.
Descriptors: Inclusive Schools, Disabilities, Foreign Countries, Special Needs Students, Educational Policy, Mainstreaming, Developing Nations, Public Policy, Access to Education, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Regular and Special Education Relationship, Educational Change
International Journal of Special Education. 2889 Highbury Street, Vancouver, BC V6R 3T7, Canada. Web site: http://www.internationaljournalofspecialeducation.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Nigeria