Challenges Faced By Visually Impaired Learners In An Inclusive Setting In Mao Division, Narok-North District,Kenya

ABSTRACT

The impact of free primary education has been manifold and complex. The quality and

magnitude of the programme has affected not only the nonnal physically fit pupil, but also

the physically challenged learners in inclusive schools as well as the wider community and

society.

The study adopted a quantitative research design. This enhanced the researcher to obtain a

better understanding of the problems and impact of free primary education on the quality

of special education for the visually impaired learners in, N arok -North district, Kenya.

The method chosen allowed a collection of comprehensive and intensive data and provided

an in-depth understanding of the topic under study.

Information collected was analyzed and edited to create consistency and completeness.

After collecting the questionnaires they were edited for completeness and consistency across the respondents and to locate omissions. Info1mation obtained from the research study was presented and analyzed using narratives, and statistical figures.

This report provides suggestions for more effective approach to visually impaired education in the country. It is designed for policy makers, planners and practitioners who have responsibilities in the area of visually impaired education in Kenya.