Assessing the Availability and Impact of Physical Support in Implementing Inclusive Creative Arts Education in Offinso Municipality — Oak Academic Publishing
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Assessing the Availability and Impact of Physical Support in Implementing Inclusive Creative Arts Education in Offinso Municipality
The study examined the availability and influence of physical support systems— comprising assistive devices, teaching and learning materials, and disability-friendly infrastructure on the implementation of inclusive Creative Arts education in basic schools within the Offinso Municipality. Employing a convergent parallel mixed-methods design, the study combined quantitative data collected through a structured 5-point Likert scale questionnaire administered to 226 Creative Arts teachers, with qualitative insights obtained from interviews and focus group discussions with students. A combination of census and disproportionate stratified sampling techniques was used to select participants. Findings revealed that physical support plays a critical role in enabling inclusive participation in Creative Arts education; however, the current state of physical resources in schools remains inadequate and inconsistent. Many schools lack the necessary tools and infrastructure to accommodate learners with disabilities effectively. The study concluded that improved availability and accessibility of physical support enhances participation and reduces exclusion and dropout rates among children with disabilities. It is therefore recommended that schools be adequately resourced with basic teaching materials and specialized assistive devices to support both teachers and learners in delivering inclusive Creative Arts instruction.
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