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A Survey of the Differences between the Mathematics and English Language Achievement of Children with Visual Impairments during Mainstreaming and Inclusive Education

Abstract

This study was set out to investigate the difference between the academic achievement of children with visual impairments in mainstreaming and inclusive education. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. Twenty five students who attended mainstreaming and inclusive education were selected for the study out of which sixteen were selected as sample for the study. Data for the study was collected using a content analysis rubric (proforma). The mean and standard deviation was used to analyse the data collected and the results were presented in tabular form. Findings of the study showed that no significant difference existed between the Mathematics and English Language achievement of male and female students with visual impairment. The study also showed that gender had no effect on the Mathematics and English Language performance of students with visual impairment in WAEC during the period of mainstreaming and inclusive education. Some recommendations were made that will help in the teaching of Mathematics and English Language to children with visual impairments.

Citation

Abani Gwanshak Shikden, Ph.D, Rachael Asibi Amwe, Ph.D. A Survey of the Differences between the Mathematics and English Language Achievement of Children with Visual Impairments during Mainstreaming and Inclusive Education. Journal of the Department of Special Education, University of Ibadan, 21, 69-81.

Keywords

Inclusive education, Mainstreaming, Mathematics and English Language achievement, Visual impairment

Author Details

Abani Gwanshak Shikden, Ph.D.
Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Sciences

shikdena@gmail.com

Rachael Asibi Amwe, Ph.D.
Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Sciences
University of Jos

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