CURRICULUM ADAPTATIONS IN INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM FOR LEARNERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN NIGERIA

Abstract

The place of curriculum as a major ingredient in any educational activity is stressed at the beginning of the paper. The concept of curriculum particularly as it relates to learners with special needs is thoroughly examined. Other topical issues that featured are who are the people with Special Needs as well as inclusive education. For the special needs person to be educated successfully, the curriculum has to be adapted particularly in an inclusive classroom. For its success, therefore steps to consider are discussed. These apart, the paper finally suggestions that there is the need for adequate training of teachers involved and specialized teachers have to be on ground among others.