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Abstract

The purpose of this mixed methods research was to investigate the intervention practice and challenges of teaching students with visual impairments in chagni 01 primary school regular class rooms. A total of 40 participants; 25 teachers, 12 students with visual impairments, 2 principals and 1 supervisor were selected by using comprehensive sampling technique. Intervention and challenge scales of five point Likert Scale, interview and observation questions were used to collect data. Data gathered from questionnaires were analyzed using descriptive statistics. This study investigated the intervention practice and challenges of teaching students with visual impairments in inclusive classrooms. Results indicated that most teachers do not practice inclusive education and indicated implementing inclusive education got various problems. Of the challenges lack of special needs teachers, shortage of resources and prevalence of unfavorable school environment were the major ones. The qualitative data results indicated that lack of training, lack of knowledge and experience about inclusive education, lack of special needs focal person and special needs teachers, shortage of instructional resources, and factors related to school physical environment were raised by students with visual impairments’ and principals as the major challenges affected the intervention practice in teaching students with visual impairments in inclusive classrooms. Teachers do not modify contents, teaching method, & assessment techniques according to the needs and ability of SwVI. Peer learning, tutor class, material support and favorable school environment, materials such as Braille type writer, computer with jaws software, computer with talking keyboard, talking books, tape recorders, cassettes, Braille books will enhance the academic performance of students with visual impairment. Stakeholders should reconsider to allocate sufficient budget for SwVI ,School Based Teams should promote a shared responsibility, provide suggestions and recommendations for programming strategies and modifications, referral to outside agencies and other professionals. The school should establish a committee to providing services/ necessary materials and Students should support each other. Awareness and special training should be given to teachers