Special education in Zambia at fifty years and beyond: history, current status and future prospects: education in Zambia at fifty years of independence and beyond.

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Title
en Special education in Zambia at fifty years and beyond: history, current status and future prospects: education in Zambia at fifty years of independence and beyond.
Creator
Ndhlovu, Daniel., Muzata, Kenneth Kapalu,& Mtonga, Thomas
Date
2020-09-24T14:24:00Z
Date Available
2020-09-24T14:24:00Z
Date Issued
2018
Abstract
en This chapter examines the development of special education in Zambia as the country celebrated fifty years of independence. It traces its history through the philanthropic efforts of the missionaries that settled in the Eastern Province and analyses education policies since independence with a focus on special education. Using document study, the chapter analyses the achievements of the Ministry of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Childhood Education in the area of special education. It identifies categories of disabilities which have not received adequate attention in terms of special education and the negative consequences of standardised assessments. Finally, recommendations are made for safeguards to ensure that assessment is carried out in a fair and non-discriminatory manner and that the goal of universal access to education by 2030 is achieved.
Identifier
en Ndhlovu, D., Muzata, K.K. and Mtonga, T. (2018). “Special Education in Zambia at Fifty Years and Beyond: History, Current Status and Future Prospects”. In: Masaiti, G., Education in Zambia at Fifty Years of Independence and Beyond. Lusaka: UNZA Press: pp. 156 - 168
978-9982-03-103-5
uri
http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/6436
Language
en en
Publisher
en The University of Zambia Press
Subject
en Assessment.
Type
en Book chapter
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