ABSTRACT
The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of Guidance and counseling on
academic performance of mentally challenged children in Ainabkoi Division, Eldoret East
District Kenya. The specific objective of the study were to investigate the impact of guidance
and counseling on academic performance of learners with mental retardation children; identify
the methods of counseling that are effective on mentally retarded children; and identify the
causes of mental retardation children . The methods used for data collection were questionnaires
to the pupils and interviews with the teachers. The findings of the study revealed that the
counseling helps alleviate the stigmas and misconceptions associated with the slow learning level
of mental functioning. Guidance and counseling help all students to grow with self
understanding, developing interpersonal problems solving and decision making skills and occupational awareness. The study recommended that; guidance and counseling should be part of the curriculum in all schools of Kenya.
MWAI, G (2021). Influence Of Guidance And Counselling On Academic Perfomance Of Mentally Challenged Children In Ainabkoi Division, Eldoret East District Kenya. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/influence-of-guidance-and-counselling-on-academic-perfomance-of-mentally-challenged-children-in-ainabkoi-division-eldoret-east-district-kenya
MWAI, GITTAU "Influence Of Guidance And Counselling On Academic Perfomance Of Mentally Challenged Children In Ainabkoi Division, Eldoret East District Kenya" Afribary. Afribary, 13 Jun. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/influence-of-guidance-and-counselling-on-academic-perfomance-of-mentally-challenged-children-in-ainabkoi-division-eldoret-east-district-kenya. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
MWAI, GITTAU . "Influence Of Guidance And Counselling On Academic Perfomance Of Mentally Challenged Children In Ainabkoi Division, Eldoret East District Kenya". Afribary, Afribary, 13 Jun. 2021. Web. 26 Apr. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/influence-of-guidance-and-counselling-on-academic-perfomance-of-mentally-challenged-children-in-ainabkoi-division-eldoret-east-district-kenya >.
MWAI, GITTAU . "Influence Of Guidance And Counselling On Academic Perfomance Of Mentally Challenged Children In Ainabkoi Division, Eldoret East District Kenya" Afribary (2021). Accessed April 26, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/influence-of-guidance-and-counselling-on-academic-perfomance-of-mentally-challenged-children-in-ainabkoi-division-eldoret-east-district-kenya