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ERIC Number: EJ1182862
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 20
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1949-1212
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Heart and Mind in Conflict: Teaching Special Needs Children in a Developing Nation
Owusu-Bempah, Justice; Mahama, Sheriffa; Gadegbeku, Cynthia; Owusu-Bempah, Agnes; Brobbey, Vera Wereko; Andam, Araba
Insights into Learning Disabilities, v15 n1 p29-48 2018
A cross sectional design with a qualitative approach was used to purposively sample Special Education teachers at Dzorwulu Special School (a public institution) and Reyo Paddock School (a private institution) in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Face-to-face interviews were employed, complemented with in-class observations. Four key areas identified included challenges in working with the children, colleagues, parents, and the institutions. The respondents were able to cope with the noted challenges by using individualized educational programs, parental involvement, and using their own resources to secure logistical needs when necessary. This study concluded that the respondents complained of being drained out partly due to the challenges in handling different children with different needs in the same classroom, and the fact that the classes were mostly overcrowded. The study recommended that to minimize burnout of the respondents, school management should devise strategies that will promote collaboration and team work among the staff.
Learning Disabilities Worldwide, Inc. 14 Nason Street, Maynard, MA 01754. Tel: 978-897-5399; Fax: 978-897-5355; e-mail: info@ldworldwide.org; Web site: http://www.ldworldwide.org/educators/ild-educators
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Ghana
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