Problems Encountered By Teachers Teaching Physically Handicapped Students In Primary Schools In Kisumu East District Rabuor Zone

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Declaration .

Dedication. II

Acknowledgements .. . Ill

Acronyms ............. . IV

Table of content. .. . . .. V

CHAPTER 1.0: lNTRODUCTlON ............ ........... .

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Background to the study ........................................ .

Statement of the problem ........................................ . .') .

Purpose of the study ................................................... . .')

Objectives of the study....................................................... 3

Research questions ............................................................ 4

Significance of the Study.................................................... 4

Scope of the Study............................................................................... 4

Assumption of the study..................................................... 4

Limitations of the Study..................................................... 5

Definitions of operational terms........................................... 5

CHAPTER 2.0 REVIEW OF LITERATURE. .................................. 7

2. 0 Introduction.................................................................. 7

2. I Special Curriculum for the P.H Students................................. 7

2 .2 Adapted equipment for the P.H Students.................................. 8

2.3 Special training for the teachers teaching P.H. Students................ 8

2.4 Health problems of the P.H. Students.......................... . . . . . . . . ... 9

2.5 Mobility Barrier.................................... l 0

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Social Culture Barriers .......... .

Rationablc for study Design .... .

Conclusion ......... .

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CHAPTER 3.0 METHODOLOGY.

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introduction ....

Choice of Sample and its Selection.

3.3 Data Collection Methods/ Instruments .......... .

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Procedure of Collecting Data ...... .

Data Analysis ........................ .

CHAPTER 4.0 DATA ANALYSIS ...

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Introduction ....................... .

Personal Information ofTeachers.

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4.3 Problems Encountered.................................................. 16

4.3.1 Academic......................................................................... 16

4.3.2 Discipline......................................................................... 19

4.3.3 Problems Related to co-Curricular Activities............................... 20

4.2.4 Varied Disability Problems.................................................... 22

4.3.5 Social Related Problems......................................................... 24

4.3.6 Financial problems............................................................... 25

4.4 Conclusion......................................................................... 26

CHAPTER 5.0: CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ......... 27

5.0 Introduction ......................................................................... 27

5.1 Special Training .................................................................... 27

5.2 Special Curriculum................................................................. 27

5.3 Guidance and Counseling .................................................... . 27

5.4 Integration........................................................................ . . 28

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Alternative Sources of Funding ............................................. .

Public Awareness ............................. .

Decentralization of Inspectorate Services ... .

Increase in Specialization ........ .

Boost for Teachers.

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1\PPENDI(:ES .......................................................................... .

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Introduction Letters ...

Teachers Questionnaire ..................... .

Interview Guide for the Headmistress ... .

Interview Guide for 11. 0. D .. . ·················· ..... .

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