Influence Of Guidance And Counselling On Academic Perfomance Of Mentally Challenged Children In Ainabkoi Division, Eldoret East District Kenya

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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.

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