[Annie et. al., Vol.7 (Iss.3): March 2019] ISSN- 2350-0530(O), ISSN- 2394-3629(P) DOI: https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v7.i3.2019.954 Http://www.granthaalayah.com ©International Journal of Research - GRANTHAALAYAH [142] Social VIEWSOF STUDENTS ON THE INCLUSION OF LEARNERS WITH DISABILITIES Penda Annie 1 , Muvombo Moono 2 1, 2 Kwame Nkrumah University P. O. Box 80404, Kabwe –Zambia Abstract This manuscript is about the study conducted in order to establish the views of students at Kwame Nkrumah University concerning the inclusion of learners with disabilities. Three objectives were administered, and these were to establish the views of students concerning the inclusion of learners with disabilities, to identify the benefits of inclusive education and to determine what should be done to promote inclusive education. The findings were that, there is positive treatment of learners with disabilities and that they are able to learn with others who are not disabled, they need modified curriculum and more resources, the environment is being modified bit by bit. It was also found that, some teaching methods being used are not suitable. Among the benefits realised from inclusive education which were established through the views of students were that, some learning materials are given to learners with disabilities, there is social and academic interaction between learners with and without disabilities, there is positive attitude towards learners with disabilities in inclusive setting, equality and the right to education are being realised. Concerning what has to be done to improve inclusive education students views were that there is need for awareness campaign about inclusive education, more learning materials are needed, modification of existing teaching methods and infrastructure is needed and positive language towards learners with disabilities is required. The semi-structured interview guide was administered when collecting data from fifteen respondents. Keywords: Inclusive Education; Learners with Disabilities; Views; Students. Cite This Article: Penda Annie, and Muvombo Moono. (2019). “VIEWSOF STUDENTS ON THE INCLUSION OF LEARNERS WITH DISABILITIES.” International Journal of Research - Granthaalayah, 7(3), 142-147. https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v7.i3.2019.954. 1. Introduction 1.1. Background Inclusive education is supported through advocacy by people, organizations such as Non- Government Organisations and church organizations who fight for the rights of learners with special educational needs. The roles performed by advocacy group is that of fighting for rights of learners with special educational needs. They ensure that learners with special educational needs