Abstract:

What challenges do school leaders face in the implementation of the Inclusive Education Policy (IEP)? Since the inception of IEP, its implementation has been marred by several challenges, including teachers that are not adequately prepared for the Special Educational Needs of learners who come from different backgrounds. Transformative leadership theory provides the foundation for understanding the role of headteachers in the implementation of the IEP. Transformational leadership support and promote innovation, which in turn ensures the long-term improvement of a school and could address the leadership crisis regarding the implementation of IE in many schools. For this study, data was collected through the use of semi-structured interviews from three primary school headteachers. The data which was collected from the interviews were transcribed and organized into themes. The study found that there is a lack of proper attitude and sensitivity on the part of teachers, parents, community, and classmates, lack of child-centered and relevant curriculum, limited appropriate teaching-learning materials, teachers lack competence and will to modify methodology as per the need, teachers incompetence in identifying learners facing learning challenges in their classrooms.

Keywords:

Inclusivity, dynamics, management.