Provision Of Pre-School Education For Children With Mental Retardation In Kikooza Special Needs School Mukono Town Council District Uganda

ABSTRACT

This research was intended to investigate the challenges faced by

teachers of children with mental retardation in pre-school education, in

Mukono District.

Non-probability sampling was used to select respondents and areas of

research. Interviews were .used to collect data from 9 respondents. These

included the head teacher and teachers.

The findings showed that use of inappropriate teaching learning and play

materials, the curriculum, lack of parental involvement in the education

are challenges to teachers of children with mental retardation in preschools.

It also found out that the teacher's attitudes towards children with

mental retardation was negative. The study recommended training

through refresher courses and seminars for teachers so that they are

kept a breast with the appropriate methods this would also help them to

accept children with mental retardation. The public also needs to be

sensitized to have teacher's attitudes and accept children with mental retardation in pre-schools