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Papers by Joseph S Agbenyega

This paper reports on a study that examined teachers’ concerns and attitude toward inclusive edu... more This paper reports on a study that examined teachers’ concerns
and attitude toward inclusive education of students with
disabilities in Ghana. A 20 item Attitudes Toward Inclusion in
Africa Scale (ATIAS) was completed by 100 teachers from five
‘Inclusive Project’ schools and five Non-Project coeducational
basic schools in three different localities; central business, coastal and suburban areas within the Greater Accra metropolis. Analysis of the responses indicated four factors: Behavioural Issues, Student Needs, Resource Issues and Professional Competency. Interviews were also conducted with a small sample of the teachers in order to extend the understanding of their attitude and concerns. The paper draws on the findings to provide recommendations for improving practice in inclusive based classrooms.

ABSTRACT Even though several attempts have been made by the government of Ghana towards its goal... more ABSTRACT Even though several attempts have been made by the government of Ghana towards its
goal of eradicating child labour, poverty, and marginalisation in educational outcomes for all children,
the condition of disadvantaged children remain terribly devastating compared with those of more
advantaged children. This article discusses the extent to which two new major Ghanaian education
policy initiatives impact on this situation – namely, the introduction of early childhood care and
development (ECCD) and the capitation grant (CG) policies. The article raises concerns regarding
corruption, mismanagement and lack of proper monitoring of the policy implementation process and
argues that the current trend seems unlikely to deliver the type of outcomes necessary to end
marginalisation and suffering of children in Ghana. It proposes inclusion of parents and community
participation in all aspects of the policy production and implementation processes.

ABSTRACT Even though several attempts have been made by the government of Ghana towards its goal... more ABSTRACT Even though several attempts have been made by the government of Ghana towards its
goal of eradicating child labour, poverty, and marginalisation in educational outcomes for all children,
the condition of disadvantaged children remain terribly devastating compared with those of more
advantaged children. This article discusses the extent to which two new major Ghanaian education
policy initiatives impact on this situation – namely, the introduction of early childhood care and
development (ECCD) and the capitation grant (CG) policies. The article raises concerns regarding
corruption, mismanagement and lack of proper monitoring of the policy implementation process and
argues that the current trend seems unlikely to deliver the type of outcomes necessary to end
marginalisation and suffering of children in Ghana. It proposes inclusion of parents and community
participation in all aspects of the policy production and implementation processes.

ABSTRACT Even though several attempts have been made by the government of Ghana towards its goal... more ABSTRACT Even though several attempts have been made by the government of Ghana towards its
goal of eradicating child labour, poverty, and marginalisation in educational outcomes for all children,
the condition of disadvantaged children remain terribly devastating compared with those of more
advantaged children. This article discusses the extent to which two new major Ghanaian education
policy initiatives impact on this situation – namely, the introduction of early childhood care and
development (ECCD) and the capitation grant (CG) policies. The article raises concerns regarding
corruption, mismanagement and lack of proper monitoring of the policy implementation process and
argues that the current trend seems unlikely to deliver the type of outcomes necessary to end
marginalisation and suffering of children in Ghana. It proposes inclusion of parents and community
participation in all aspects of the policy production and implementation processes.

Teaching Documents by Joseph S Agbenyega

This paper reports on a study that examined teachers’ concerns and attitude toward inclusive edu... more This paper reports on a study that examined teachers’ concerns
and attitude toward inclusive education of students with
disabilities in Ghana. A 20 item Attitudes Toward Inclusion in
Africa Scale (ATIAS) was completed by 100 teachers from five
‘Inclusive Project’ schools and five Non-Project coeducational
basic schools in three different localities; central business, coastal and suburban areas within the Greater Accra metropolis. Analysis of the responses indicated four factors: Behavioural Issues, Student Needs, Resource Issues and Professional Competency. Interviews were also conducted with a small sample of the teachers in order to extend the understanding of their attitude and concerns. The paper draws on the findings to provide recommendations for improving practice in inclusive based classrooms.

ABSTRACT Even though several attempts have been made by the government of Ghana towards its goal... more ABSTRACT Even though several attempts have been made by the government of Ghana towards its
goal of eradicating child labour, poverty, and marginalisation in educational outcomes for all children,
the condition of disadvantaged children remain terribly devastating compared with those of more
advantaged children. This article discusses the extent to which two new major Ghanaian education
policy initiatives impact on this situation – namely, the introduction of early childhood care and
development (ECCD) and the capitation grant (CG) policies. The article raises concerns regarding
corruption, mismanagement and lack of proper monitoring of the policy implementation process and
argues that the current trend seems unlikely to deliver the type of outcomes necessary to end
marginalisation and suffering of children in Ghana. It proposes inclusion of parents and community
participation in all aspects of the policy production and implementation processes.

ABSTRACT Even though several attempts have been made by the government of Ghana towards its goal... more ABSTRACT Even though several attempts have been made by the government of Ghana towards its
goal of eradicating child labour, poverty, and marginalisation in educational outcomes for all children,
the condition of disadvantaged children remain terribly devastating compared with those of more
advantaged children. This article discusses the extent to which two new major Ghanaian education
policy initiatives impact on this situation – namely, the introduction of early childhood care and
development (ECCD) and the capitation grant (CG) policies. The article raises concerns regarding
corruption, mismanagement and lack of proper monitoring of the policy implementation process and
argues that the current trend seems unlikely to deliver the type of outcomes necessary to end
marginalisation and suffering of children in Ghana. It proposes inclusion of parents and community
participation in all aspects of the policy production and implementation processes.

ABSTRACT Even though several attempts have been made by the government of Ghana towards its goal... more ABSTRACT Even though several attempts have been made by the government of Ghana towards its
goal of eradicating child labour, poverty, and marginalisation in educational outcomes for all children,
the condition of disadvantaged children remain terribly devastating compared with those of more
advantaged children. This article discusses the extent to which two new major Ghanaian education
policy initiatives impact on this situation – namely, the introduction of early childhood care and
development (ECCD) and the capitation grant (CG) policies. The article raises concerns regarding
corruption, mismanagement and lack of proper monitoring of the policy implementation process and
argues that the current trend seems unlikely to deliver the type of outcomes necessary to end
marginalisation and suffering of children in Ghana. It proposes inclusion of parents and community
participation in all aspects of the policy production and implementation processes.