International Journal of Academic Research in Education and Review

Vol. 11(5), pp. 140-144, October 2023

ISSN: 2360-7866

https://doi.org/10.14662/ijarer2023560

 

Full Length Research

 

 

Information and Communication Technology in Special Needs Education: Implications for Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Classrooms

 

1Aliu, Charity U.Ph.D., 2*Amwe, Racheal A. Ph.D. and 3Menta, Leah Homsuk

 

1Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Education, University of Jos Email:charityaliu50@gmail.com 2*Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Education, University of Jos 3Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Education, University of Jos Email: leahmenta44@gmail.com

*Corresponding author’s Email:amweracheal44@gmail.com  

Accepted 16 October 2023

Abstract

Abstract: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has gained popularity in contemporary Nigeria and has emerged as an effective approach in classroom teaching and learning process in this era of globalization. ICT applications are one of the most viable tools in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of promoting quality education as well as reducing inequality thereby, promoting equitable access to educational services irrespective of a learners’ specific and unique educational needs. The paper examines Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in special needs education and its implications for teaching and learning in inclusive classrooms. The paper presents an outline of ICT and special Needs Education (SNE) and also the rationale for ICT in inclusive classroom settings. More so, adaptive technology and learners with special needs and also strategies for effective adaptive learning inclusive classrooms are highlighted. The paper concludes by providing recommendations in terms of establishing a Special Education Laboratory (SEL) in all states in Nigeria that will provide training to special education teachers in the effective use and modification of assistive technology to suit the unique needs of learners with special educational needs.

 

Key Words: Information and Communication Technology (ICT), classroom teaching and learning process

Paper type: research