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Emotional disorders 6
Hearing impairment 7

Visual impairment 8
Slow learners 12

Figure 1: Knowledge of Teachers on ‘Inclusive Education’

knowledge on Inclusive

Education

have an understanding
5%

35% don't have an
60% understanding
never heard on this

The teachers were asked to define the meaning of the term ‘Inclusive

Education’ at the interview. But most of the teachers defined it in an
incorrect way. However, they stated that they have an understanding of

inclusive education as shown in the above pie chart. 60% percent of teachers
answered that they have an understanding of inclusive education while 35%

of teachers expressed that they do not have an understanding of the term
‘Inclusive Education.’ A few teachers answered that they have never heard

that word before. It was clear that the term ‘Inclusive Education’ was not

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