Teachlng Methods And Academic Perfomance Among Learners With Hearing Imp Airement In Selected Schools In Central Division Kitid District Kenya

ABSTRACT

The purpose of the study is to determine Teaching Methods and

Academic Performance among Learners with Hearing Impairment in

Selected Schools in Central Division Kitui District Kenya. The specific

objectives of the study were to; Determine Teaching Methods and

Academic Performance among Learners with Hearing Impairment in

regards to: Classroom seating, Sign Interpreters and Note takers, NonVerbal

Communication, Visual Materials and Sign Language. The

methods of data collection were questionnaires and interviews. The

study revealed by 50% of the respondents that seating arrangements

help learners with hearing impairment be comfortable as they study and

therefore understand what they are being taught. 47% of the

respondents agreed that note takers help children with hearing

impairment understand what th,ey are being taught. However they

revealed that it was expensive, 57% of the respondents agreed that nonverbal

communication can help support their confidence with spoken

language, 72% of the respondents also agreed that visual materials are

important for children with hearing impairment. 54% of the respondents

agreed that signs are important for children with hearing impairment,

The study recommended that School facilities should be provided •in

schools so that children with hearing impairment understand what they are taught and that teachers are able to teach effectively,

More teachers should be trained to get competent teachers who can

effectively use teaching methods that can help children with hearing

impairments understand what they are taught,

The school environment should be made conducive for the children with learning impairment for example the class should not be overcrowded,