ABSTRACT The study correlates the teachers training and handling of special needs children in Suba central division, Migori District, Kenya, it sought to answer purposes and objectives (i) what is the profile of the respondents (2) what is the level of teacher training (3) what is the level of handling special needs learners (4) is there a significant relationship between the level of teacher training and level of handling special needs children. Using descriptive correlational survey design and with a sample size of 80 head teachers and teachers selected from special units schools in Suba —central; division Kenya, the study found out that there is low teachers training especially on how to handle special needs children in schools within Suba —central division. Head teachers and teachers should improve their skills of handling special needs learners by attending different training courses and workshops on special needs education. The major finding of this research was that most teachers who handle special needs children do not understand their needs and how to deal with most cases and therefore training is very important to teachers. Government through ministry of education to make sure that every primary and secondary school have at least 20% of teaching staff trained as special needs teachers to professional handle special needs learners.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter Page
DECLARATION A
DECLARATION B ii
APPROVAL SHEET iii
DEDICATION iv
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT V
TABLE OF CONTENTS vi
ABSTRACT ix
One The Problem And It’s Scope 1
Background of the study 1
Statement of the problem 3
Purpose of the Study 4
Objectives of the Study 5
General: 5
Specific objectives 5
Research Questions 5
Hypothesis 6
Geographical Scope 6
Content scope 6
Theoretical Scope 7
Significance of the Study 7
Two Review of Related Literature 9
Concepts, opinions, ideas from authors, Teacher’s
training and handling of special needs children. 9
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Teachers training 10
Theoretical Perspective 14
Related Studies 15
Three Research Methodology 19
Research design 19
Research population 19
Sample procedures 20
Sampling techniques 20
Research instruments 21
Validity and Reliability of the instrument 21
Data Gathering procedure 22
Data Analysis 23
Ethical Consideration 24
Four The Presentation, Analysis And Interpretation Of
Data Collected 25
Introduction 25
Demographic information of the head teacher’s
respondents 25
Five Findings, Conclusions And Recommendations 32
Introduction 32
Findings 32
Conclusions 33
Recommendations 33
REFERENCES 36
APPENDICES 38
APPENDIX I - TRANSMITTAL LETTER 38
Fred, K (2022). Teachers Training and Handling of the Special Needs Children in Selected Public Schools In Suba-Central Division, Migori District Kenya. Afribary. Retrieved from https://tracking.afribary.com/works/teachers-training-and-handling-of-the-special-needs-children-in-selected-public-schools-in-suba-central-division-migori-district-kenya
Fred, Kayaga "Teachers Training and Handling of the Special Needs Children in Selected Public Schools In Suba-Central Division, Migori District Kenya" Afribary. Afribary, 09 Oct. 2022, https://tracking.afribary.com/works/teachers-training-and-handling-of-the-special-needs-children-in-selected-public-schools-in-suba-central-division-migori-district-kenya. Accessed 09 Nov. 2024.
Fred, Kayaga . "Teachers Training and Handling of the Special Needs Children in Selected Public Schools In Suba-Central Division, Migori District Kenya". Afribary, Afribary, 09 Oct. 2022. Web. 09 Nov. 2024. < https://tracking.afribary.com/works/teachers-training-and-handling-of-the-special-needs-children-in-selected-public-schools-in-suba-central-division-migori-district-kenya >.
Fred, Kayaga . "Teachers Training and Handling of the Special Needs Children in Selected Public Schools In Suba-Central Division, Migori District Kenya" Afribary (2022). Accessed November 09, 2024. https://tracking.afribary.com/works/teachers-training-and-handling-of-the-special-needs-children-in-selected-public-schools-in-suba-central-division-migori-district-kenya