The Study of Physical Environment of the Primary Schools to Implement Inclusive Education: The Case of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Authors

  • Aderie Feye Debele

Keywords:

Physical environment, inclusive education, primary school, implement, students

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to describe the current condition of physical environment of primary schools to implement inclusive education including students with sensory and physical impairments: the case of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The current study has the paramount significance in contributing to the development of inclusive education in Ethiopia, as physical environment of schools are essential for everybody

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2015-11-20

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Debele, A. F. (2015). The Study of Physical Environment of the Primary Schools to Implement Inclusive Education: The Case of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), 24(6), 54–67. Retrieved from https://gssrr.org/index.php/JournalOfBasicAndApplied/article/view/4889

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