School Leadership Challenges in the Implementation of Inclusive Educational Practices: The Case of Selected Secondary Schools in Mezam Division, North West Region, Cameroon
dc.creator | Bekwake, Achuninghang Alfred | |
dc.creator | Mbua, Emile Monono | |
dc.creator | Kongnyuy, Patrick | |
dc.date | 2024-09-25 | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2024-10-12T12:30:07Z | |
dc.date.available | 2024-10-12T12:30:07Z | |
dc.description | Purpose: This paper aims to investigate the challenges faced by school leadership in the implementation of inclusive education practices in Mezam Division, North West Region, Cameroon. Methodology: A case study methodology was applied in conjunction with a qualitative research design. Semi-structured School Administrators Interview Forms were used to collect study data through interviews. Twenty school administrators were chosen for the study group using a deliberate sampling technique. A theme content analysis conducted inductively was used to analyze the data. Findings: Results established lack of funding; adverse attitude and conduct; inadequate facilities; ineffective communication between the home and the school; adapting the curriculum to meet a range of leaning needs as the major challenges school leadership faced in the implementation of inclusive educational leadership practices. The findings documented developing an all-school commitment inclusive education; Parental Involvement in Making Decisions; Changing educational institutions to ensure inclusivity; Creating a Common Vision for Inclusive Education; Maintaining High Standards for Students with Disabilities; Pedagogical leadership techniques; modifying the curriculum to account for differences and professional development. Unique contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommended Professional Development; Establishing an Inclusive vision for the school; Establishing an Inclusive vision for the school; Designing Effective Policies and Reforms; Provision of Resources and Funding and parental involvement. | en-US |
dc.format | application/pdf | |
dc.identifier | https://journals.proindex.uz/index.php/JRITIL/article/view/1617 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://dspace.umsida.ac.id/handle/123456789/37409 | |
dc.language | eng | |
dc.publisher | Pro Index | en-US |
dc.relation | https://journals.proindex.uz/index.php/JRITIL/article/view/1617/1570 | |
dc.relation | https://journals.proindex.uz/index.php/JRITIL/article/view/1617/1590 | |
dc.source | Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching and Inclusive Learning; Vol. 2 No. 9 (2024): Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching and Inclusive Learning; 24-44 | en-US |
dc.source | 3030-3036 | |
dc.source | 3030-3036 | |
dc.subject | Inclusive educational practices | en-US |
dc.subject | School Leadership | en-US |
dc.subject | Challenges | en-US |
dc.subject | Implementation | en-US |
dc.title | School Leadership Challenges in the Implementation of Inclusive Educational Practices: The Case of Selected Secondary Schools in Mezam Division, North West Region, Cameroon | en-US |
dc.type | info:eu-repo/semantics/article | |
dc.type | info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion | |
dc.type | Peer-reviewed Article | en-US |