Students perspectives on inclusion, a case study of Kenyatta University- Kenya
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Date
2018-01
Authors
Otube, Nelly Were
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Abstract
The purpose of this research was to establish the academic and social inclusion of students with
disabilities in Institutions of higher learning at Kenyatta University in Kenya. The paper focused on the
academic and social support as experienced by the students in the course of their studies at the
institution. The study adopted a descriptive survey method using both qualitative and quantitative
approaches, including questionnaires and Interview to collect data. 29 students with various disabilities
participated in the study and 1 administrator in working in the disability service directorate. Findings
indicate that students perceived a lack of inclusion in the issuance of academic materials and
participation in excursions while in social activities the least inclusive activities were hobbies and major
University activities like the culture week and the major conclusions were that the University should be
enhanced to include a Disability Support section. And develop strategies for disability inclusion in
every aspect of the students’ academic and nob-academic life and that the section should provide advice
to respective units within the University accordingly
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Research paper
Keywords
Inclusion, Disabilities, Academic, Social, Participation, Higher Education, Students
Citation
Nelly Were Otube (2018). Students perspectives on inclusion, a case study of Kenyatta University- Kenya. International Journal of Science Arts and Commerce Vol. 3 No. 1, January-2018