Special Needs Education Research Papers/Topics

Family Characteristics And Placement Of Learners With Mental Retardation, A Case Study Of Moyale School For The Mentally Retarded~

This study sought to investigate the effect of family characteristics on placement of learners with mental retardation. A case study of Moyale School for the Mentally Retarded in Moyale County was taken. The study was guided by the following objectives; To identify the profile of respondents in terms of age, gender,marital status and work experience, to determine family characteristics of learners with mental retardation, to determine levels of mental retardation in institutions and to determ...

Factors Contributing To Poor English Performance Amongst Learners In An Inclusive Setting, A Case Study In Soi Zone, Koibatek District Kenya.

ABSTRACT The knowledge of English is of great practical aspect in the scientific and technological fields. English is widely recognized as an important qualification for employment and further studies. It provides a unique type of experience in problem solving which is an essential component of a complete education. Though English is important, many pupils in schools continue to perform poorly in the subject especially in internal and end term examinations. This is also the case in Soi Zone, ...

Investigation On Teachers Attitude Towards Inclusion Of Mentally Handicapped Children In Primary School, Kitui District Eastern Province Kenya

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION ............................................................................................................ i APPROVAL .................................................................................................................. ii DEDICATION ............................................................................................................. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ...........................................................................................

Effects Of Poverty On The Academic Performance Of Learners In The Selected Primary Schools Of Central Division Kajiado District, Kenya

ABSTRACT  The purpose of this study was to establish the effects ofpoverty on pupil’s academic performance of the selected primaily schools in Central Division, Kajiado District Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to investigate the relationship between the effects mentioned and academic performance in Central Division, and to investigate the role of the community in alleviating poverty and improving education in Central Division. The methods used for data collection was quest...

Integrating The Physically Disabled Children Into Regular Schools Of Londiani Division, Kipkelion District, Kenya

ABSTRACT This study was carried out to find out the socio-economic status of the physically Disabled and vulnerable children in accommodation, Integration, performance in some selected schools in Londiani Division of Kipkelion District An effort was done to find the related literature to the study area guide by both the objectives and research questions such as i) What are some of the problems that affect the integration of learners with physical disability into a regular school? ii) What are...

Challenges Facing The Performance Of Learners With Mental Retardation In Special Programmes In Mwingi District

ABSTRACT Learners who are mentally retarded like any other handicapped learners are faced by so many challenges. These challenges affect their performance in self help skills and other cognitive abilities. The researcher wanted to carryout a research to find out the challenges facing these particular learners in special schools and units in the whole Mwingi district. The researcher prepared and used questionnaires for teachers and interview guides for the parents to collect data. He applied ...

\Iodfs Of Communication And Academic Performance Of Lk~Arners With Hearing Impairements In Mbeere District, Kenya. A Case Study Of St. Luke’s School For The Deaf.

Abstract This study investigated the impact of modes of communication on academic performance of learners with hearing impairments. The paper is made up of five chapters. Chapter one: The researcher has looked at the background of the problem, statement of the problem, the theory, objectives, research questions set to investigate more on the problem and the significance of the study. Chapter two: The researcher looked at what others have researched on ~o come up with the literature i.e., cate...

Barriers To Incluswe Education To Children With Disabilities In Selected Primary Schools In Cilemelil Zone Nyando District Nyanza Province Kenya

Abstract This Study On The Barriers To Inclusive Education On Children With Disabilities Was Carried Out In Selected Primary Schools In Chemelil Zone Nyanza Province Of Kenya The Study Was Organized In Five Chapters, In Chapter One, It Gave A Background To The Study. The Study Was On The Premises That, Inclusion Of Children With Disabilities In The Mainstream Schools Are Faced By Several Barriers. The Researcher Therefore Gave The Experience Concerning The Problem That Prompted Him To Underta...

Challenges Affecting The Academic Achievements Of Learners With Special Needs: A Case Study Of Galbet Zone, Garissa District, North Eastern Province, Kenya.

The study attempted to carry out a critical analysis on the challenges that affect the education achievements of learners with special needs while trying to get themselves acclimatized with the regular school programmes where they are mixed with their counterparts who do not have any disability at all. The study took Galbet zone, Garissa District as a case study. Previous studies indicate that a number of challenges do affect and make it hard for these learners to stay at school so as to sati...

Perception Of Parents Towards Inclusion Of Children With Visual Impairment In An Inclusive Setting In Kisanana Mogotio District-kenya

The study was carried out in Kisanana Division Mogotio District. The main purpose of the study was to find out challenges of inclusion of visually impaired learners in regular schools. The sample population was composed of respondents who included teachers and learners in the selected schools. The research instruments that were used to collect data were questionnaires and interview. The findings of the study generally revealed that there were some negative attitudes towards visually impaired ...

The Effect Of Hearing Impairment On The Academic Performance Of Learners With Specific Learning Difficulties In Mathematics In Ober Zone Kasipul Division Rachuonyo South District

ABSTRACT The researcher report is about the Effect of hearing impairment on the academic performance of learners with specific learning difficulties in mathematics in Ober zone of Rachuonyo SouthDistrict. The statement of the problem was identifying major problems facing learners with hearing impairment and the solutions to these problems~

Academic Performance Of The Mentally Retarded Children In Central Zone, Central Division, Mandera District, Kenya

ABSTRACT This study was intended to find out the factors affecting academic perfonnance of leamers with mental deficits in regular schools; the study will look into attitude of teachers towards inclusion of learners with mental deficit in regular schools. In review of related infonnation, all secondary sources viewed relevant were consulted and made use of. A descriptive design was employed since the entire study was about explaining a scenario. Questionnaires were used in the collection of d...

Effects Of Nutrition On Growth And Development Of Children. Marafa Division, Marafa Village, In Magarini District Of Coast Province-kenya. A Case Study Of Marafa Division

The research was aimed at investigating and elaborating the effects of nutrition on growth and development of children of ages between infancy and 15 years of age in MARAF A Division Magarini District Kenya. The objectives of the study were; to find out factors that lead to malnutrition in the division, identify the correct nutritional requirements for children and to examine the effects of nutrition on growth and development of children. A sample of 13 head teachers, 50 parents and 10 pupils...

Factors Affecting Academic Performance Of The Mentally Retarded Learners In Regular Schools: A Case Study Of Muthambi Zone, Meru South District Kenya

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION ......................................................................................................... i APPROVAL ............................................................................................................... ii DEDICATION .......................................................................................................... iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ......................................................................................... iv TABL...

Factors That Affect Academic Performance Of The Mentally Challenged Learners In Regular Schools: A Case Study Of Gurumesa Moyale, Moy Ale Division Central, Eastern Province, Moyale District K

This study was intended to find out the factors affecting academic performance of learners with mental deficits in regular schools; the study will look into attitude of teachers towards inclusion of learners with mental deficit in regular schools. The study employed survey design and quantitative method was also preferred because it uses standardized tools for example questionnaire which are directed to the selected sample. The main instrument for data collection used in this study was the qu...


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