Challenges Facing Learners With Visual Impairment In An Inclusive Setting In The Selected Schools Of Msambweni District, Kenya

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to examine the challenges of inclusion of

children with Visual impairments in regular primary schools in

Msambweni District, Kenya

The specific objectives of the study were to assess the relevance of

primary education currently offered to children with Visual impairment,

to explore the disability specific challenges of children with Visual

impairment; and to investigate the constraints to the provision of

educational service for children with Visual impairment. The methods

used for data collection was questionnaires and interview guides to

pupils, teachers· and head teachers of the schools involved in the study.

In chapter four, the findings were presented and interpreted in relation to

the study objectives and research questions. While linking to the existing

literature, results included demographic characteristics, frequency and

percentages. Based on the findings it was observed that children with

Visual impairment are faced with major disabilities and the education

system of Kenya is not so favorable to the children with disabilities. In chapter five, development of solutions to the rrnhkm, s11mm:: r: nr 11; ·,findings and conclusions were attempted.

The findings suggested recommendations that the Education Ministry

design special learning programme for children with Visual impairment. This is because; the findings of the study indicate that children with Visual impairment could neither benefit from special schools nor inclusive schools.