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 institution and help them to their best in academic

performance.

The study in brief has examined the problems faced by learner with learning

disability analyzed the preventive measures as well as illustrated the role of

the teachers as concerns learners with learning disability.

The method used was survey design, a method commonly used in education

research study or understand educational issues or problems. Data was

collected through use of questionnaires and analyzed through the use of

qualitative approach in order to provide answers to the research questions.

The study found that majority of learners with disability experience

problems due to lack of knowledgeable personnel as well as unconcerned

teachers.

Conclusively, the study urged teachers and all other stakeholders to develop

positive attitude towards learners with disabilities. Provision of relevant and

adequate materials was also recommended.

Awareness meetings should be held more regularly in order to equip all

concerned stakeholders with the necessary skills and intervention on how to

deal with learners with learning disabilities.

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