Special Education Research Papers/Topics

Health Services And Education Of The Multiply Handicapped In Special Schools Of Nyando District, Kenya

ABSTRACT In an attempt to investigate on the problem, the researcher identified Nyando District from which he objectively selected the special schools as the research environment. The study was guided by research objectives which included determining the health problems of the Multiply Handicapped; to identify therapeutic, medical and nutritional services provided to these learners with Multiple Handicap. To gather more information on the issue related literature was reviewed on areas ...

Teacher-Pupil Relationship And Academic Performance Of Mentally Retarded Pupils In Limuru Zone, Kiambu District, Kenya

ABSTRACT This research was based on Teacher-pupil relationship and academic pe,formance of students in six schools of Limuru Zone of Kiambu district of Kenya. Namely Limun, Mission, Ngarariga, Limuru Town, Manguo and Limum model Primary schools. Its objectives were to (i) Ident!fa practices teachers engaged in which would have positive or negative influence 011 the learning process (ii) Ident!fa the efforts that are put in place to enhance learner's self-worth and dignity, (iii) examine...

Effects Of Locatilon On Enrolment Of Physically Impaired Learners In Regular Primary Schools In Riana Zone, Homabay District

ABSTRACT The study aims at investigating on how location (physical environment) affect the enrolment of the physically impaired learners in regular primary schools in Riana zone, Homabay district, The objectri es of the study included among others the state of the physically impaired learners in regular primary schools, categories of learners with physical impairment, methods used to support learners with physical impairment and the effects of location on the enrolment of the physically impai...

The Effect Of Hearing Impairment On The Academic Performance Of Learners With Specific Learning Difficulties In Mathematics In Kiptoim Zone

ABSTRACT The researcher report is about the Effect of hearing impairment on the academic performance of learners with specific learning difficulties in mathematics in Kiptoim zone of Koibatek District. The statement of the problem was identifying major problems facing learners with hearing impairment and the solutions to these problems. The content of this report consists of five chapters. Chapter one details out the background information of the research environment, purpose of the study, st...

Effects Of Hearing Impairment On Academic Performance Of Children In An Inclusive Setting, Ran En Zone, Rongo District Kenya

ABSTRACT This paper explores the relationship between HJ and academic perfi~rmancc of pupils in some of our public primary schools in Ranen Zone. Rongo District. Kenya. It employs both quantitative and qualitative analysis covering the entire zone which is about 68 square kilometers in area. The research findings revealed that there were many 11.1 children in our regular primary schools as there was 100% response from respondents on this fact. ilie figures were bigger in lower primary than up...

The Factors Affecting The Implementation Of Free Primary Education In Makuyu Division, Murang' A South District-Kenya

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of free primary education on the academic pe1formance of pupils in Makuyu division, Marang'a south district of Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to determine if poor physical facilities affects the implementation of free primary education; detennine if lack of enough trained teachers affects the implementation of free primary education; determine if high teacher- pupil ratio affects the implementation of fr...

Teachers Attitude And Academic Performance Of Learners Wlth Learning Disabilities In Mundj.Ka Zone Busi.A District- Kenya

ABSTRACT This study illustrates the impact of teachers' attitudes on learners with learning disabilities. As a result of this deficiency, learners with iearnmg disabilities have gone through unfriendly experiences that have affected their academic performance. In Kanjuu primary school, Ngariama zone Kirinyaga district. The study has therefore investigated some of the factors that lead to this negative attitude and how it can be changed in order to maintain the victims in the learning institu...

Teaching Aids And Academic Performance Of Pupils In English Language, A Casestudy Of Kasheeshe Primary School In Rukungiri District

ABSTRACT The study aimed at establishing the effect of teaching and learning materials on pupils' performance in primary schools in English language. It involved reviewing of related Literature so as to form basis for conclusions, contracts, recommendations and similarities between the various schools, with the data obtained from the field. This involved secondary source document appraisal by reading and noting crucial points. It was accomplished by various visits to public Libraries, readin...

Effects Of Instructional Materials To Learners With Hearing Impairment: A Case Study Of Athi River District In Kenya

TABLE OF CONTENTS ECLARA TION ..................................................................................................... i PPROVAL ........................................................................................................... ii EDICATION .... ................................................................................................... Ill CKNOWLEDGEMENTS .................................................................................... iv st of Tables ...........

Absenteeism And Academic Performance Of Learners Affected By Hiv/ Aids In Selected Primary Schools In Mulala Zone Kibwezi District Kenya

ABSTRACT The research looks at the effects of absenteeism on the academic performance of learners affected by HIV/ AIDS. The study was interested in to looking performance and ways of supporting these learners. The study was conducted due to the rising number of HIV/ AIDS affected learners and their continued absence from school leading to poor academic performance. The study revolves around two hundred school going HIV/ AIDS affected learners in ten schools within the same academic zone and ...

Academic Performance Of Primary School Learners With Visual Impairment In Kiambuu County A Case Study Of Thika School For The Blind Thika District

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION APPROVAL I DEDICATION iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv TABLE OF CONTENTS v LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS viii LIST OF TABLES ix DEFINITION OF OPERATIONAL TERMS x CHAPTER ONE 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Background of the Study 1 1.2 statement of the problem 2 1.3 Purpose of the study 2 1.4 Research objectives 3 1.5 Research questions 3 1.6 Scope of the Study 3 1.7 Significance of the study 3 CHAPTER TWO 5 LITERATURE REVIEW 5 2.0 Introduction 5 V 2.1 Historical Backgroun...

Factors Affecting Performance In Mathematics For The Hearing Impaired At Kcpe In Takaba Division, Mandera West District Kenya

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors affecting the performance in mathematics of the hearing impaired learners at KCPE in Takaba Division, Mandera District Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to investigate some factors responsible for the poor performance in mathematics of the hearing impaired learners. The methods used for data collection were questionnaires to gather information on the attitudes of female students. The findings there were some pro...

Difficulties Encountered By Teachers Of Learners With Low Vision In Regular Primary Schools In Kasarani Division Nairobi

TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page Declaration Approval iv Dedication Acknowledgment vi Abstract CHAPTER ONE 1 1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Rationale of the study 1 1.2 Theory 3 1.3 Statement of the problem 3 1.4 Objectives of the study 4 1.5 Significance of the study 5 1.6 Limitations and delimitations 5 1.7Scope 6 1.8 Operation definition of terms 7 CHAPTER TWO 8 2. 1 Review of related literature 8 CHAPTER THREE 14 3.0 Research methodology 14 3.1 Research design 14 3.2 Environment of the study 14 3.3 R...

Challenges Faced By Mentally Handicapped Learners In Selected Special Schools In Vihiga Division Of Vihiga District, Kenya.

TABLE OF CONTENTS. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .......................................................................... i DECLARATION ....................................................................................... ii APPROVAL.····························································································· Ill DEDICATION.···································�...

Challenges Affecting The Rights To Education Of Mentally Retarded Children In Primary Schools In Mbale Municipal

ABSTRACT The study set out to investigate and asses the challenges affecting implementation of the right to education of the mentally retarded children. It was guided by the following objectives; to identify and asses the strength of relevant international, regional and domestic human rights instruments enhancing the right to education of mentally retarded children, to carry out a situational analysis of the implementation of the inclusive education in the mainstream schools and include the ...


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