Unearthing motives that propel pre-service teachers venture into special education career at the university of Zambia.

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Title
en Unearthing motives that propel pre-service teachers venture into special education career at the university of Zambia.
Creator
Francis Simui, Kenneth Kapalu Muzata, Gift Masaiti, Shila Mphahlele, Gistered Muleya, Victor J. Pitsoe
Date
2020-10-16T13:37:32Z
Date Available
2020-10-16T13:37:32Z
Date Issued
2020-09-26
Abstract
en This study contributes to the discourse on the motives that propel pre-service teachers venture into special education. Studies on education are not yet conclusive on why special schools should continue to experience shortage of teachers in special education when universities churn-out graduates in the field every year, thereby questioning the motive of special education students. In this case study, we interrogated the motives of pre-service teachers that propelled them to venture in Special education at the University of Zambia. The findings indicate that a minority had intention of pursuing special education from the onset, while the majority never desired to pursue special education. Pre-service teachers were propelled by a strong desire to advocate for Human Rights of the marginalised, become inclusive teachers, and amass economical gains. Overall, the findings of this study have serious ramification as they show the need for curriculum transformation in favour of inclusive education
Identifier
en Simui, F., Muzata, K.K., Masaiti, G., Mphahlele, G., Muleya, G., & Pitsoe, V.J.(2020). Unearthing Motives that Propel Pre-service Teachers Venture into Special Education Career at the University of Zambia. American Journal of Educational Research, vol. 8, (9) PP: 718-726
2327-6150
uri
http://pubs.sciepub.com/education/8/9/14
Language
en en
Publisher
en American Journal of Educational Research
Subject
en Inclusive education.
Higher education--Motives.
Pre-service teachers.
Special education--Zambia.
Type
en Article
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