Browsing by Author "Lilian, Mo Otieno"
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- ItemDifficulties Encountered by Teachers of Learners with Low Vision in Regular Primary Schools in Kasarani Division Nairobi(Kampala International University, school of special needs education, 2007-09) Lilian, Mo OtienoThis study was carried out to establish the difficulties facing the teaching of learners with low vision in Kasarani division, Nairobi district. The quantitative approach and the survey strategy were used to collect the numerical data. A sample of 12/15 researchers responded to the questionnaires which were later analyzed using tables. The probably sampling technique was employed to get the sample for the study. The finding of the study revealed that there is great lack of materials and equipment in regular primary schools. The study also revealed that there is lack of qualified personnel to teach learners with low vision. There is also poor parental involvement and collaboration with other stakeholders in the education of learners with low vision. The recommendations made on the findings of the study were to train more personnel for teaching learners with low visior~ and equip the schools with materials and equipments necessary for he education of learners with low vision. The learners with low vision should be taken regular schools in the name of inclusive education and this should be intensively carried out by the government. Public awareness campaigns should be stepped up to sensitize the community about the educational efforts should be made to encourage and parental involvement as well as collaboration with other stakeholders in the education of the learners with low vision