Challenges to Implement the Inclusive Education in Pakistan
A Case of Intellectually Disabled Children
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This study aimed to explore the current education status of Intellectually Disabled Children and the challenges to inclusion of Intellectually Disabled Children in Pakistan. Using a quantitative research approach, data was gathered from the families of students having intellectual disabilities using mother’s reports about the interaction of normal sibling with intellectually disabled children in a school environment. The findings of the study reveal that the level of warmth is much higher in the inclusive education classes as compared to the Rivalries, Relative Status and Conflicts with intellectually disabled students. A higher level of empathy increases the sense of responsibility, tolerance, and encouragement. The research strongly recommends that the educationist and professionals must initiate the teachers’ awareness programs about disabilities. Government and media can assist in spreading awareness about relationship and interactions among students by establishing awareness programs that focuses on the implementation of the inclusive education systems in Pakistan.
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Inclusive education, Intellectually disabled children, School environment, Teachers’ awareness programsReferences
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