Home⇛Universal Journal of Educational Research⇛vol. 3 no. 2 (2024)

Spotlighting Stakeholders and Actors Involved in Implementing Inclusive Education in Nigeria: A Systematic Review of Literature

Lawal Mary Oluwatosin

 

Abstract:

Inclusive education is a developmental strategy which aims to meet the educational requirements of all kids, teens, and adults while putting a special emphasis on those who are most at risk of marginalization and exclusion. Therefore, the importance of inclusive education, especially for kids with special needs, cannot be overstated. This article provides a systematic literature review, analyzing previous articles on stakeholders’ involvement in the implementation of inclusive education in Nigeria. The results of the systematic literature review highlight a serious knowledge gap by exposing the dearth of study on this important subject. In addition to this, despite the crucial roles played by various stakeholders, very little focus is placed on the part of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in implementing inclusive education in Nigeria. The review builds on these findings and recommends that further research be carried out on stakeholders’ involvement in the implementation of inclusive education in Nigeria, with more focus on roles of non-governmental organizations and civil society groups.



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