ABSTRACT
Learners with specific learning difficulties do not benefit much from regular learning
setting due to their varied learning characteristics. This study critically focused on
teacher's challenges and academic performance of learners with specific learning
difficulties in regular primary schools.
The study was based on the theory of Piaget of cognitive development. The researcher
adopted quantitative approach of data collection from the target population. Teachers
from public Primary schools responded to the questionnaires. Simple random sampling
procedure was used to select the schools and the teachers. The researcher used
questionnaires as data collection tools since all the respondents were literate.
The respondents revealed that they face various challenges including lack of
curricurrum guidelines, lack of teaching aids, lack of support form parents, lack of
training in special needs Education and negative attitudes. These challenges were
found to bring about poor teaching and hence poor academic performance of learners.
The researcher concluded the study by advocating for the working together of all
stakeholders in solving the problems faced by the teachers, in addition,
recommendations were made. They included: teachers handling learners with specific
learning difficulties getting refresher courses, availing education resources in all
schools, adequate staffing and remuneration of teachers and educating parents on the
importance and value of education for their children.
All the intervention strategies laid out were meant to minimize the challenges faced by
the teachers working with learners with specific learning difficulties.
OBINY, M (2021). Challenges Faced By Teachers In Teaching Learners With Specific Learning Difficulties In Regular Primary Schools In Kego Nga Zone, Kegonga Division District Kenya. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/challenges-faced-by-teachers-in-teaching-learners-with-specific-learning-difficulties-in-regular-primary-schools-in-kego-nga-zone-kegonga-division-district-kenya
OBINY, MIGOT "Challenges Faced By Teachers In Teaching Learners With Specific Learning Difficulties In Regular Primary Schools In Kego Nga Zone, Kegonga Division District Kenya" Afribary. Afribary, 04 Jun. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/challenges-faced-by-teachers-in-teaching-learners-with-specific-learning-difficulties-in-regular-primary-schools-in-kego-nga-zone-kegonga-division-district-kenya. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
OBINY, MIGOT . "Challenges Faced By Teachers In Teaching Learners With Specific Learning Difficulties In Regular Primary Schools In Kego Nga Zone, Kegonga Division District Kenya". Afribary, Afribary, 04 Jun. 2021. Web. 21 Dec. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/challenges-faced-by-teachers-in-teaching-learners-with-specific-learning-difficulties-in-regular-primary-schools-in-kego-nga-zone-kegonga-division-district-kenya >.
OBINY, MIGOT . "Challenges Faced By Teachers In Teaching Learners With Specific Learning Difficulties In Regular Primary Schools In Kego Nga Zone, Kegonga Division District Kenya" Afribary (2021). Accessed December 21, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/challenges-faced-by-teachers-in-teaching-learners-with-specific-learning-difficulties-in-regular-primary-schools-in-kego-nga-zone-kegonga-division-district-kenya