COHORT 2 - GROUP E, Digital inclusion.pptx

Digital Inclusion in people with disa

1. COHORT 2 - GROUP E: ELP 617X: TECHNOLOGY AND THE 21 ST CENTURY PEDAGOGY . TASK: Analyze the status of inclusive education in Kenya and critique the policy infrastructure that surrounds this subject . Course Instructor: Dr. Kegode George GROUP MEMBERS 1.Sikolia Roy - 24-3017 2. Laura Kanaya: 24-2978 3. Peter Nyamondo: 24-3436 4. Brenda Obare: 24-2743 5. Grace Wambui: 24-3133 6. Eunice Talis: 24-3377 7. Lydia Tsindoli Musavwa 24-1686 8. Deborah Cherop Cheruiyot 24-3247 9. Teresia Muthoni Kimani: 24_3220 10.Collince Wadanda - 24-3264 11. Josephine Wangeci Mwangi 24-3527 12. Ngunguti Marrian Kamene: 24-3351 13. Ian Kimathi: 24- 3345 14. Hillary Kipchumba: 24-2955 15. Derrick Bundi: 24-3479 16. Peter Luchivya Isaiah : 24-3653 17. Jacqueline Karomo: 24-3836 18. Lilian Oloo : 24-3163

2. The Role of Digital Inclusion in Special Education in Kenya Introduction Inclusive education is recognized globally as a human right, and its significance in addressing educational inequalities among children with disabilities. Kenya has made notable policy progress in embracing inclusive education. Digital inclusion is the use of accessible technology and digital resources thus presents an opportunity to bridge the persistent gaps in inclusive education.

3. Context and Status of Inclusive Education in Kenya

4. Barriers to Implementation a) Socioeconomic and Health Constraints Poverty. Health-related issues . b) Inadequate Infrastructure and Teacher Training Schools lack accessible facilities. c) Data Deficiency Kenya lacks accurate and disaggregated data on the prevalence and types of disabilities. d) Stigma and Cultural Norms Negative societal attitudes toward disability promote exclusion. Several factors inhibit the successful implementation of inclusive education in Kenya

5. Area Strengths Weaknesses Kenya’s legal and policy frameworks are progressive in principle, but implementation suffers due to several limitations: Area Strengths Weaknesses

6. The Role of Digital Inclusion Digital inclusion can play a transformative role in enhancing special education access and quality :

7. Infrastructure development . Targeted teacher training . Policy integration . Strategic funding and partnerships. Clarification of legislation. Provincial implementation plans. Institutionalized data systems. b.) Prerequisites for Digital Inclusion

8. Conclusion Kenya possesses a robust policy framework for inclusive education, Digital inclusion holds substantial promise in addressing these gaps enabling accessible learning, building teacher skills, improving data collection, and strengthening community advocacy.