The study focused on the class management and academic performance of intellectually challenged learners in likuyani south zone, lugari district, Kenya. This "'as undertaken by the researcher after discovering that their academic achievement is far much below average raising eye brows among parents, teachers and pupils. The researcher wanted to establish educational resources available, trained teachers in special needs education , attitude of teacher and teaching strategies used and kno...
The study set to find out how learners with Learning Disabilities are motivated to learn by their teachers. The specific objectives of the study were to find out the causes of learning problems among learner. The methods used for data collection was questionnaire to the staff members of the schools. The findings were presented and interpreted in relation to the study objectives and research questions. The findings concluded that there are some teachers who can not identify learners with leave...
In the year 2003. free primary education was introduced in Kenya. This enhanced the Jomtein Conference. 1990 in Thailand and Dakar Conference in the year 2000 which advocated for free education for all. (EF A). In this regard, every child irrespective of nature. religion race, color or creed has a right to education. In reference to the under privileged in the world, even people with disabilities of which ever nature, should have access to education. It is now upon the teachers handling ...
This study was carried out in Tulimani Division Makueni District. It covered poverty and dropout rates in primary s~hools. The ' major objective of this study was to examine the poverty and its implications 11n the school dropout and educational sector, the existing government interventions and also sought the effective policy recommendations for better conditions in the education sector. The study employed beth qualiunive and quantitative approaches, interview and structured questionnai...
Looking at the plight of learners with physical disability in inclusive setting in Emuhaya division primary schools, the study seeks to unveil the current appalling situation in view of the policy and practice of inclusive education of learners through improved practice approaches, like early intervention, finances, provision of facilities among others. For instance, the work of educational assessment centres should be spread throughout the district. E.g. introducing mobile services, the...
ABSTRACT This study's purpose was on the factors affecting education of children with learning difficulties in Pallisa Town Council primary schools Pallisa District. The research questions formulated for the study in chapter one had the objectives of establishing the involvement of the selected sampled respondents. To get this information, teachers and head teachers gave the responses. This study was aimed at discovering the factors that affecting the education of children with learning diff...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of hearing impairment on academic performance of children with hearing impairment attending primary school in Matungu division Kenya. Scores in academic performance for 10 hearing impaired children and 1 O normal children attending primary school in the division were obtained from the study schools. Questionnaires were also employed to collect data from teachers. Statistical analysis revealed that teachers have a positive attitud...
ABSTRACT 111e researcher saw that mentally challenged learners in Mutira Zone are not learning well since some regular teachers have negative attitudes towards them. So sue lo this, the reseacher wants to investigate problems facing inclusion of mentally challenged learners in an inclusive setting. The researcher designed questionnaires and piloted to a few teachers within her working station. Later the qeustionnaires were distributed to different subjects in different schools and later coll...
ABSTRACT The putpose of the study was to investigate the Influence of Guidance and Counseling on Academic Performance of Visually Impaired Children in Chogoria/ Murugi Zone in Maara District Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to; identify the causes of visual impairment Children in Chogoria/ Murugi Zone in Maara district Kenya, , Identify the methods of counseling that are effective on visually impaired Children and Investigate the impact of guidance and counseling on academic ...
ABSTRACT The study was carried out to understand the Teacher's Attitude towards Learners with Mental Retardation. The study centers on the categories of Mental Retardation to measure Learners Retardation. The study has three objectives which were to describe systematically the Teacher's attitude towards Learners with Mental Retardation in Wote Zone Makueni District. It was to find out whether there are learners with Mental Retardation in regular Primary school and which category of Retardati...
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...