TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION ABOUT PARTICIPATION OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN SELECTED CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AT SECONDARY SCHOOLS

This research paper is based on a study conducted to explore the perception of teachers towards participation of CWSN in curricular activities. This survey-based study deals with two objectives such as to study the perception of secondary school teachers about participation of CWSN in curricular activities; and to explore support services provided by the teachers to promote participation of CWSN. A sample of one hundred and three (N=103) teachers was selected from fourteen (N=14) secondary schools of Khordha District through purposive sampling technique based high density of CWSN. Data were analysed through quantitative mode using percentage. The findings revealed higher participation of CWSN in curricular activities as reported by all the teachers (100%). But the frequency of participation of CWSN was low except teaching learning practices. All secondary school teachers (100%) have reported that, CWSN participate in various curricular activities. It was interesting to find that, All the teachers (100%) consider curricular activities are significant for all round development of CWSN and provide support to CWSN for their participation in curricular activities. Apart from this the study found that more than half of the teachers prefer special schools over inclusive schools for better participation of CWSN in curricular activities and cited various reasons for this. The teachers also revealed various challenges faced by them.