This study specifically focused on the differences in attitudes of teachers who have taught students
with disabilities and teachers who have never taught students with disabilities. Data was collected
through questionnaires and participants were selected via random sampling method. A total of 150
primary school teachers from Kathmandu valley were surveyed. The data was analyzed through t-test to
find out the differences in attitudes between the two groups of teachers i.e. those who have taught
students with disabilities and those who have never taught such students. Considerable difference in the
attitudes of the teachers was found. Overall, the teachers who had taught students with disabilities were
more self-assured about their teaching abilities and showed more positive attitudes. They were also
more confident to deal with students with disabilities and their parents. However, the teachers shared
their problems regarding the practical implementation of integrated education such as lack of appropriate
teaching materials, lack of awareness among parents and the greater community regarding disabilities,
cultural and linguistic diversity among students, lack of teacher training etc. Therefore, the conclusion
drawn was that proper services such as teaching materials, infrastructure and technology should be
available for teachers to rely on, in addition to adequate special education training of at least 6 months
to a year. This will better equip teachers to deal with students with special needs in an integrated
setting and help in generating more positive attitudes in the long run.