Mainstreaming: the perpetual dilemma of the physical education teacher
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Date
1997
Authors
Bukhala, P. W.
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Publisher
Kenyatta University
Abstract
The efficacy of mainstreaming has been noted in many studies which
have highlighted among other things, improvement of self-esteem,
reduction of stigma, increased social interaction and improved skill
development. Based on these studies various countries have
implemented programmes for mainstreaming continues to pose
challenges for physical education teachers locally and abroad. There has
been an apriori assumption by administrators that once intellectual and
social considerations have been made then such learners mainstreamed in
Physical Education will cope. In this article, a survey of problems physical
education teachers in Kenya face when implementing a mainstreamed
programme are .discussed. Of critical importance are the criteria for
placement used, number of Physical Education lessons offered to learners
with handicapping conditions, P.E. teachers' attitudes towards
mainstreamed learners, experience of the teacher with learners having
handicapping conditions and adaptation of facilities and activities.
Description
A paper presented at the Africa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and dance 3rd Scientific Congress held on 11th - 15th September, 1997 in Nairobi, Kenya
Keywords
Mainstreaming, Physical Education teacher, Implementation problems