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ABSTRACT
The study investigated Self-Esteem as correlate of Shyness among students with disabilities in secondary schools in Oredo Local Government. Four research questions guided this study.
The study adopted the descriptive survery research design in which 100 learners with disabilities in Oredo local government, particpated in the study. The rseaerch instrument was through a shyness and self esteem scale which was validated by the researcher’s supervisor and the and two other experts in the department of educational evaluation and counselling psycology, the research instrument was subjected to a cronbach alpha reliability which showed a reliability coeficient of 0.71 and 0.73 for the shyness and Self esteem scale respectively. The findings showed that; there is the prevalence of shyness among students with disabilities in Public schools in Oredo local government; the findings also showed that Syhness leads to low self esteem among students with disabilities in Public schools in Oredo local government.
The study concluded that; addressing the psychological needs of learners with disabilities, educators and policymakers can create inclusive and supportive learning environments that promote the holistic development and well-being of students with disabilities in secondary schools. The study recommended that School Administrators and Educators should develop and implement targeted interventions within the school curriculum to address shyness among students with disabilities. The study also recommended that Parents and Caregivers should encourage and reinforce positive self-image and self-worth in child with disabilities.
