Special Education Research Papers/Topics

Parenting Styles Experienced by Adolescents and Their Assertive Behaviour in Selected Secondary Schools In Likuyani District, Kenya.

ABSTRACT This study anchored into correlating parenting styles experienced by adolescents and their assertive behavior in selected secondary schools in Likuyani District, Kenya. Specifically, this empirical research determined the profile of the adolescent in terms of age, gender and the previous academic performance, the type of parenting styles experienced by the adolescents; the level of assertive behaviour of adolescents; significant differences in the parenting styles experienced by adol...

The Performance of the Hearing Impaired Children in an Inclusive Setting: A Case Study of Maseno Division, Kisumu West District, Kisumu County

ABSTRACT The study was about the performance of impaired children. The study was guided by three objectives; Causes of Hearing Impairments, establish characteristics of hearing impairments and Interventions to assist learners with hearing impairments. TABLE OF CONTENTS APPROVAL DECLARATION . ii DEDICATION iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS iv TABLE OF CONTENTS v LIST OF TABLES viii LIST OF FIGURES ix ACRONYMS x ABSTRACT xi CHAPTER ONE 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1.0 Background to the Study 1 1.1 Statement of the Pr...

The Challenges of Teaching Mentally Challenged Learners in an Inclusive Setting. A Case Study of Emmutsa Primary School Vihiga County, Emuhaya District, Kenya.

ABSTRACT The purpose of study was to determine teaching methods and academic performance of mildly retarded pupils in Emmutsa Primary School, Vihiga County, Emuhaya 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 retar...

The Effect of Hearing Impairment on the Academic Performance of Learners with Specific Learning Difficulties in Mathematics in Lurambi Division

ABSTRACT The researcher report is about the Effect of hearing impairment on the academic performance of learners with specific learning difficulties in mathematics in Lurambi Division of Kakamega District. The statement of the problem was identifying major problems facing learners with hearing impairment and the solutions to these problems.

Condition on Single Parent Learners With Their Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties in Schools in Meteitei Zone, Tindiret District, Kenya

ABSTRACT The study was about condition of Single Parent Learners on their emotional and behavioral difficulties in schools in Meteitei Zone, Tindiret District Kenya. It was based on the following objectives which were; to investigate the learning conditions of single parent learners in Meteitei zone, Tinderet district Kenya, to determine the level of emotional and behavioral difficulties in Meteitei Zone, Tinderet district, Kenya, to establish if there was a relationship between the extent of...

Learning Environment and Social Adaptation of Learners in Special Institutions in Nyamira District, Kenya

ABSTRACT The study surveyed on learning environment and social adaptation of learners with special needs in special schools/units in Nyamira District Kenya. This research determined further the following (1) profile of respondents (teachers) as to age, gender, academic qualifications and teaching experience (2) the level of conduciveness of learning environment (3) the level of social adaptation (4) the significant relationship between the level of conduciveness of leaning environment and lev...

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 CONTENTSDECLARATIONAPPROVAL IDEDICATIONACKNOWLEDGEMENT ivTABLE OF CONTENTS vLIST OF ABBREVIATIONS viiiLIST OFTABLESDEFINITION OF OPERATIONAL TERMS xCHAPTER ONE 1INTRODUCTION 11.0 Introduction 11.1 Background of the Study 11.2 statement of the problem 21.3 Purpose of the study 21.4 Research objectives 31.5 Research questions 31.6 Scope of the Study 31.7 Significance of the study 3CHAPTER TWOLITERATURE REVIEW 52.0 Introduction 5V2.1 Historical Background and Development of Special Need...

Child Labour and Academic Performance of Standard Eight Learners at Wanga Primary in Mbita Division

Table of ContentsDeclaration ............................................................................................. iApproval ................................................................................................ iiDedication ............................................................................................ iiiAcknowledgements ................................................................................ ivList of Tables ..............................................

Teaching Approaches and Academic Performance of Learners with Specific Learning Difficulties in Homabay District. A Case Study Of Shaurjyako Primary School Homa Bay , District, Kenya

ABSTRACT The study was carried out in Shauri yako primary school, Homa bay District Kenya. The study aimed at identifying the relationship between teaching approaches and academic performance of learners with SLDS. The objectives of the research were to determine the level of performance of learners with SLDS. To find out the approaches used by teachers to teach learners with SLDS. To establish the indicators of SLDS and to identify support services and remedial instruction that can be offere...

Academic Performance of the Emotionally and Behaviourally Disordered Girls in Mathematics, Kalawa Division, Mbooni District, Eastern Province, Kenya

ABSTRACT The study was carried out to establish academic performance of the emotionally and behaviourally disordered girls in mathematics. The population in this study involved teachers and girls of the ten sampled schools in the division. The main instruments employed in this study were open and closed ended questionnaires and structured interview guides. After analysis of the data, the following findings were noted; Girls with emotional and behaviour problems have a special need in edu...

Attitudes of Regular Teachers towards Inclusion of Learners with Special Needs Education in Kanyangi Zone, Kenya

TABLE OF CONTENTSTITLE PAGE ................................................................................................ .iDECLARATION ................................................................................................ iiAPPROVAL ..................................................................................................... iiiTABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................... ivDEFINITIONS OF TERMS ......................

An Investigation on Community Perception towards the Education of Children with Disabilities in Kachumbala Sub County Bukedea District

ABSTRACT This study was guided by the topic; An investigation on Community pmticipation towards the Education of children with disabilities in Kachumbala sub county, Bukedea District. The study was as well guided by the objectives as follow identify the causes of disabilities in the research area, (2) to find out the factors that affect Education of the children with disabilities, (3) to find out the solutions to the identified problems above. The study used both quantitative and qualita...

The Impact of Epilepsy on Academic Performance of Epileptic Learners in Westlands Division Nairobi Kenya

ABSTRACT The researcher was investigating the impact of Epilepsy on academic performance epileptic learners. The design used was descriptive which was suitable because of its addressed major objectives and major objectives and research questions proposed in the study. The researcher used teachers from six schools in Westlands which were: Highridge primary, North Highridge, Oshwal Jahy special school Westlands Primary school, hospital Hill and Aga Khan special unit. The data collection in...

Learning Influence on The Academic Performance of Learners Withhearing Imapirmnet Of Ochh Integrated Programme In Baringo Dictrict Kenya

ABSTRACTThis study investigated the problems affecting the performance of learners with hearing impairment of Ochii Integrated programme, Baringo District, Kenya.Problems were whether they are high, moderate, low or very low in the following aspects: suitability of the curriculum, Learning resources, attitudes and trained personnel and the profile of teachers in terms of their ages, sex, academic and professional training and experiences.This study employed the descriptive...

The Effects of Visual Impairment On Academic Performance of Learners in Matete East Zone Matete District Kenya

ABSTRACT The study dealt with the effects of visual impairment on academic performance in primary schools. The researcher used descriptive survey design to gather data in four primary schools in Matete zone, Lugari district. The researcher used random sampling method to pick the respondents in each school. Data was analyzed and come up with the following findings. Teachers did not employ appropriate classroom management strategies to manage students with visual impairment. There was no approp...


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