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Research Summary: Curriculum gaps in pre-service teacher preparation for inclusive education in Ghana: teacher educators' perspectives

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Frontiers in Education
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Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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26 September 2026
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This analysis addresses the critical role of pre-service teacher preparation in Ghana for inclusive education, which is a global policy priority. Recent educational reforms in Ghana have extended initial teacher education to a four-year Bachelor of Education, explicitly integrating inclusive education. The current study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of this reformed curriculum in equipping future teachers with the necessary skills, attitudes, and knowledge to support diverse learners in inclusive classroom environments, based on teacher educators' perspectives.

Why it matters

Effective preparation of educators for inclusive classrooms is paramount for achieving equitable educational outcomes and fostering social cohesion. Insufficient teacher training in this domain can perpetuate educational disparities, undermine policy goals, and negatively impact student development and societal integration.

Key insights

  • Inclusive education is recognized as a global policy priority for educational systems.
  • Ghana has reformed its initial teacher education, transitioning from a three-year diploma to a four-year Bachelor of Education program for basic schoolteachers.
  • Inclusive education has been formally designated as a significant component within Ghana's revised teacher preparation curriculum.
  • There are open questions regarding the actual effectiveness of the reformed curriculum in preparing pre-service teachers for the practical implementation of inclusive practices in diverse classroom settings.
  • The study specifically investigates teacher educators' perspectives on the efficacy of Ghana's reformed initial teacher education curriculum concerning inclusive education preparedness.

Source

Frontiers in Education — https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2026.1948328

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26 September 2026
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Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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Curriculum gaps in pre-service teacher preparation for inclusive education in Ghana: teacher educators' perspectives
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