ABSTRACT The study carried out a critical analysis and investigation on the impact of late identification of the mentally handicapped children on their quality learning as well as their academic performance in regular school settings. The researcher carried out this study from Central Division, in Embu District. Previous studies indicate that the impact of late identification of the mentally retarded learners has an effect on their intellectual functioning, educational functioning, affects th...
ABSTRACT The research was conducted in Bungoma South district in Kenya and is used both qualitative and quantitative collection methods. The research was conducted in line with the research questions of the study that guided the researcher effectively. The first research question was "What is the depth of teachers' knowledge on handicapped pupils?" The findings revealed that many teachers had deeper understanding of children with disability. The second research question was "What is the teac...
ABSTRACT The study was found at finding out the effects of mental retardation on academic performance of learners in Kaundu primary school Kakuyu zone Kyuso district. This was done through setting objectives and research questions which were to be presented to teachers and learners for data collection. This data was to be analyzed and presented to come out with a clear pictures of the problems faced by mentally retarded learners. The researcher had also to read widely and thoroughly together...
ABSTRACT This research report contains fiye major chapters as follows:- Chaptci· 1 Introduction The research investigated effect of environment and academic performance of physical handicapped learners in regular school and.suggests solutions to these problems under recommendations in chapter five. Chapter 11. Review of Related Literature rhe researcher reviewed related literature on the following sub headings:Tvpes of learners with physical handicap ilrth,,pacdic·all impaired. Neurologic...
ABSTRACT The major objective of the study was to examine the causes of school dropouts in Mtito- Andei Division, Kibwezi district, Kenya. The study was conducted in Mtito- Andei Division Kibwezi district Kenya. A total of 60 respondents were chosen; 10 politicians, 10 religious leaders, 10 political leaders, and 30 parents consulted during the study. The study findings were collected in line with the research questions of the study. The first research question sought to find out the causes o...
ABSTRACT The study was intended to determine factors affecting academic performance of!earners with mental deficits in regular schools within El-wak zone, Mandera Central district, Kenya. This study involved gathering relevant information from all sources as secondary information and this helped the researcher get a clear picture of all that was to be entailed in this study. A descriptive design was employee! and in this case, a bigger part of the study employed qualitative techniques but th...
ABSTRACT The purpose of study was to determine the effects of teaching methods on academic performance of mildly retarded pupils in Galbet Zone, Central division Garissa district, Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were; to determine the relationship between visual aids and performance of mildly retarded children, to determine the relationship between motivation and performance of mildly retarded children, to determine the relationship between demonstrating and performance of mildly...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to determine visual impairment and the academic performance of learners in Turkana integrated primary School, Katilu Zone, Katilu division, Turkana South District, Rift Valley province Kenya. The objectives of the study was; to establish the relationship between visual impairment and academic performance of learners in Turkana integrated primary school, to find out causes of poor performance and to establish measures put in place to assist children with...
ABSTRACT A study on Assessment of the Kenyan policy on the implementation of inclusive education in publlc primary schools was carried out in Nyangeta zone, was carried out with the purpose of assessing process and progress indusive education in Kenya. The following objectives guided the study to establish whether the school facilities and curriculum have been modified to accommodate the special needs learners. To find out if indeed the stakeholders in the implementation ofindusive education ...
ABSTRACT This study was carried out to find out factors affecting the education of children with low vision in the Chuka division of Meru South district. The researcher was interested in finding out the views of different people towards the education of children with low vision in the area, therefore qualitative approach was employed to collect data. The researcher chose Head teachers, teachers, parents and visually impaired children as sample population because through them relevant and app...
Abstract Since 1940s when the main course of education was started in Kenya with the rehabilitation of victims of the Second World War, there have been a lot of changes in education policies. The initial concern was to provide health and social rehabilitation for those with physical disabilities. These facilities later changed their concern and became custodial care centers following models seen in Europe at that time. Programmes were also started for those with sensory and intellectual chall...
ABSTRACT Objectives: This study determined the teaching performance of the mathematics teachers of Kwihota Primary School in Thika District, Kenya. Specifically, this study determined the profile of the pupils as to age, gender and class and it determined the level of teaching performance. Design: This study employed the descriptive survey method of investigation. Environment: This study was conducted in Kwihota Primary School of Thika District in Kenya.The school is located in Thika Distric...
ABSTRACT The study carried out a critical analysis and investigation on the challenges faced and academic performance of learners with physical handicaps in regular schools. The study took Tunyai zone, Tharaka District, as a case study. Previous studies indicate that a number of factors ranging from the lack of learning/teaching equipment, negative attitude of teachers towards the physically impaired learners are among the many forces behind their poor academic performance in regular primary...
ABSTRACT Teachers are faced by challenges as they handle the intellectually challenged. Some of the challenges include lack of curriculum guidelines, teaching instruments, lack of references, inadequate personnel as well as undefined curriculum. They also need support from parents, stakeholders and also the community. Support may be financial as well as~the moraksq~p~irt. The researcher used the questionnaire method and with permission she distributed all the questionnaires to different units...
ABSTRACT The study was carried out to investigate the factors affecting academic performance of learners with mental deficit in regular schools. The study had the following objectives. To find out whether there are teachers in regular schools with appropriate skills to handle learners with mental retardation. To find out the attitudes of teachers towards inclusion of learners with mental deficit in regular schools. The other objective was to find out the existence of learners with mental reta...