ABSTRACT
The learners who are hearing impaired have for years been stigmatized and despised although their potentiality is performing duties does not differ from that of non hearing impaired learners. Due to this, the study on academic difficulties of hearing impaired learners in selected inclusive primary schools in Nyamira North District, Kenya specifically determined to further the following; determine the academic difficulties of the hearing impaired in inclusive schools, the extent and establish if there was a significant difference between male and female hearing impaired learners. The objectives of the study were meant to examine the academic difficulties faced by hearing impaired learners and then find out ways of assisting the learners academically. The researcher used descriptive survey design specially the descriptive comparative strategy, characteristics and behavior of hearing impaired were described and then compared between male and female hearing impaired learners. The researcher selected 109 respondents from a total of 150 teachers in selected inclusive primary schools. The researcher used a face sheet to gather data on the respondents’ demographic characteristics. Researcher devised questionnaires were used to collect data. The study established that learners with hearing impairments have a wide range of academic difficulties which have not been fully catered for to enable them learn effectively. The study concludes that majority of the teachers lack special skills in teaching learners with hearing impairment, MOEST does not consider hearing impairment as exceptional children in general to their need for extra funding in free primary institutions. The learners are discriminated against by their peers both outside and inside the classroom. Finally, the researcher recommends that the government to sponsor training programs on special needs, education to all teachers, provision of support services, teaching! learning materials by the government, curriculum modification to suit the learners, guidance and counseling to the parents, teachers, siblings and the learners themselves to enable them accept in the free learning education programs.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Prehminaries
Declaration A
Declaration B ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgements iv
List of Tables v
Acronyms vi
Abstract vii
Chapters
One THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE 1
Background of the Study 1
Statement of the problem 3
Purpose of the Study 4
Research objectives 5
Scope 6
Significance of the Study 6
Operational definitions of Key Terms 7
Two REVIEW OF THE RELATED LITERATURE 8
Concepts, ideas, opinions from authors! expert 8
Theoretical perspective 14
Related studies 15
Summary of gaps in Literature Review 17
Three METHODOLOGY 18
Research Design 18
Research Population 18
Sample Size 18
Sampling Procedure 18
Research Instrument/ Tools 19
Validity and the Reliability of the Instruments 19
Data Gathering Procedure 20
Data analysis 20
Ethical considerations 21
Limitations of the Study 21
Four PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA 22
Analysis of demographic data 23
Analysis of the profile of pupil respondents 25
Analysis of the extent of academic difficulties of hearing
impaired learners 27
Analysis on the significant difference between male and
female having impaired learners 31
Five FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION 34
Findings 34
Conclusions 35
Recommendations 36
Suggestion for further study 37
References 38
Appendices
Appendix I A: Transmittal Letter 41
Appendix I B: Transmittal Letter for the Respondents 42
Appendix II: Clearance from Ethics Committee 43
Appendix III: Informed Consent 44
Appendix IV A: Facesheet: Profiles of the Respondents (Teachers) 45
Appendix IV B: Questionnaire to determine the profile of pupil’s
respondents 46
Appendix IV C: Extent of Academic Difficulties of Hearing Impaired
Learners 47
Appendix IV D: Questionnaire on the significant difference between
Male and Female H.I Learners 49
Appendix VI: 50
Sample Size Determination 50
Researcher’s Curriculum Vitae 51
Consults, E. (2022). Academic Difficulties of Hearing Impaired Learners in Selected Inclusive Primary Schools in Nyamira North District, Kenya.. Afribary. Retrieved from https://tracking.afribary.com/works/academic-difficulties-of-hearing-impaired-learners-in-selected-inclusive-primary-schools-in-nyamira-north-district-kenya
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Consults, Education . "Academic Difficulties of Hearing Impaired Learners in Selected Inclusive Primary Schools in Nyamira North District, Kenya." Afribary (2022). Accessed November 24, 2024. https://tracking.afribary.com/works/academic-difficulties-of-hearing-impaired-learners-in-selected-inclusive-primary-schools-in-nyamira-north-district-kenya