Challenges faced by lecturers in implementing inclusive education in tertiary education: a case of Botho University

Abstract

The focus of this study was an investigation of Botho University in implementing inclusive education in higher education so as to providing quality education. However it has been observed that even though it has qualified lecturers there are some challenges still observable in classes with regard to inclusive education. It is against this background that necessitated the researcher to find out the challenges faced by lecturers in implementing inclusive education. A qualitative research design in the form of a case study was used to guide the research. A semi- structured questionnaire, interviews and observations was used as instruments to collect data from Botho Managers, Lecturers and students, Twelve Lecturers from Botho University Francistown campus were interviewed. The respondents comprised of seven females and five males. Their ages ranged from thirty one years to above fifty. All the lecturers had educational qualification with their highest qualification being the Masters degree. Three Lecturers with working experience in teaching field for about twelve years. Six on average years of about ten to fifteen years in teaching, three had less than five years in teaching Tertiary students.