Learning Conditions of Pupils with Epilepsy in Regular Primary Schools, Kaujakito Zone, Amukura Division, Teso District- Ke Ya

TABLE OF CONTENT

Declaration p~ge (i)

Approval page (ii)

Dedication page (ii)

Acknowledgement page (iv)

Abstract (v)

Chapter One

Introduction

1:1 Background of the study 1-2

1.2 Statement of the problem 2

1.3 Purpose of~the study 3

1.4 Objectives of the study 4

1.5 Research questions 5

1.6 Scope of the study 6

1.7 Significance of the study 7

Chapter Two

Review of Related Literature

2. 1 Attitudes of teachers towards learners with epilepsy 5-9

2.2 Teaching/ learning strategies for learners with epilepsy 10-17

2.3 Support services to learners with epilepsy 14-17

2.4 Epilepsy and pupil academic performance 18-19

Chapter Three

Research Methodology

3.lResearch design 20

3.2 Population 20

3.3 Population sample 20

3.4 Research instruments 20

3.5 Validity and Reliability of research instruments 20

3.6 Data collection procedure 20

TABLE OF CONTENT

Declaration page (i)

Approval page (ii)

Dedication page (ii)

Acknowledgement page (iv)

Abstract (v)

Chapter One

Introduction

1:1 Background of the study 1-2

1.2 Statement of the problem 2

1.3 Purpose of the study 3

1.4 Objectives of the study 4

1.5 Research questions s

1.6 Scope of the study 6

1.7 Significance of the study 7

Chapter Two

Review of Related Literature

2. 1 Attitudes of teachers towards learners with epilepsy 5-9

2.2 Teaching/ learning strategies for learners with epilepsy 10-17

2.3 Support services to learners with epilepsy 14-17

2.4 Epilepsy and pupil academic performance 18-19

Chapter Three

Research Methodology

3.lResearch design 20

3.2 Population 20

3.3 Population sample 20

3.4 Research instruments 20

3,5 Validity and Reliability of research instruments 20

3.6 Data collection procedure 20

Chapter Four

Data Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation

4.0 Introduction 21

4.1 Response to the questionnaires 21

4.2 Data analysis 21

4.3 Teachers’ response to questionnaires 2 1-27

4.4 Parent’s responses to questionnaires 28-33

4.5 Learners’ responses to questionnaires 34-37

Chapter Five

Summary, Discussion, Conclusion and Recommendation

5,0 Summary 38

5.1 Discussion 38-40

5.2 Conclusion 40

5.3 Recommendation 40

References 4 1-42

Appendix I Questionnaire for teachers 42-44

Appendix II Questionnaire for parents 45

Appendix III Questionnaire for leaders 46

Appendix IV Budget 47

Appendix V A letter of authority

TABLE OF CONTENT

Declaration p~ge (i)

Approval page (ii)

Dedication page (ii)

Acknowledgement page (iv)

Abstract (v)

Chapter One

Introduction

1:1 Background of the study 1-2

1.2 Statement of the problem 2

1.3 Purpose of~the study 3

1.4 Objectives of the study 4

1.5 Research questions 5

1.6 Scope of the study 6

1.7 Significance of the study 7

Chapter Two

Review of Related Literature

2. 1 Attitudes of teachers towards learners with epilepsy 5-9

2.2 Teaching/ learning strategies for learners with epilepsy 10-17

2.3 Support services to learners with epilepsy 14-17

2.4 Epilepsy and pupil academic performance 18-19

Chapter Three

Research Methodology

3.lResearch design 20

3.2 Population 20

3.3 Population sample 20

3.4 Research instruments 20

3.5 Validity and Reliability of research instruments 20

3.6 Data collection procedure 20

ABSTRACT The research attempted to investigate the learning conditions of pupils with epilepsy in regular primary schools in Kaujakito Zone, Amukura Division, Teso District -Kenya. The purpose of this study was to find out the attitudes of teachers towards learners with epileptic ailment. It looked at how to establish the teaching and learning strategies used by teachers, support services that have been set up by teachers to assist learners with epilepsy and how to establish academic performance of learners with epilepsy in regular primary schools. The study was carried out in regular primary schools found in Kaujakito zone, Amukura Division, Teso District-Kenya consisting of sixty teachers, thirty parents and sixty learners. Purposive sampling was employed to select twelve primary schools, Random sampling was then used to pick teachers, parents and learners. Questionnaires were used to collect data from different samples. The data was tabulated according to different variables in the study and was analyzed with the help of tables.