Evaluation of Teachers in Special Education Centers in Ogun State, Southwestern Nigeria

General Ophthalmology

Abstract

Introduction: Special education is designed to meet the needs of a child with disability. The Federal Government of Nigeria defines such disabilities to include visual, hearing, physical and health, albinism, intellectual, emotional and behavioral disorders, speech and  language, learning and multiple disabilities[1]. Current global teaching involves the adoption of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC)  which has 9 components[2] [compensatory skills, functional academic skills, orientation and mobility, social interaction skills, independent living skills, recreation and leisure skills, career education, assistive technology, sensory efficiency skills] and over the years, the question, as to whether teachers are teaching what is deemed necessary for disabled students to become confident,  independent and employable adults have been asked[3]. Hence the need to evaluate the program of the teachers, determine the  educational skills available for pupils and eventually identify the special needs and limitations to training in Special schools in Ogun State.

Methods: A cross sectional survey involving teachers from 3 of the 5 Special schools in Ogun State using a semi structured  questionnaire. Ethical approval was obtained from the Babcock University Review Ethical Committee. Data analysis was done using  SPSS Version 17