Assessment of Educationists’ Perception of Inclusive Education Statement and Practice in Nigeria

Abstract

Certain relevant factors remain crucial to efiective implementation of inclusive education programme. Of definite mention is the understanding, and the way and manner the programme is implemented in any given developing nation. This study investigated Educationists' perception of inclusive education statement and practice in Nigeria. 50 Education Experts/Specialists were randomly selected and served as sample of study. Four research questions were stated for investigation. The Inclusive Education Statement Practice Measurement Profile (IESPMP) was used as instrument for data collection. The mean score statistics tool was used for data analysis. Results indicate low perception on the four measurement traits being assessed. The findings possess obvious implication for inclusive education programmes and services.