Bachelor of Special Needs Education

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Absenteeism and academic performance of learners affected by HIV/ AIDS in selected primary schools in Mulala zone Kibwezi district Kenya
(Kampala International University. College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2008-09) Mulinge, Dominic Mutua
The research looks at the effects of absenteeism on the academic performance of learners affected by HIV/ AIDS. The study was interested in to looking performance and ways of supporting these learners. The study was conducted due to the rising number of HIV/AIDS affected learners and their continued absence from school leading to poor academic performance. The study revolves around two hundred school going HIV/ AIDS affected learners in ten schools within the same academic zone and area. The subjects also include poor teachers from each of the schools totaling to forty the number of teachers, two parents form each school were chosen for an interview. The researcher used observation checklist was by the learner’s age, academic, gender and behavioral patterns were observed and recorded by each teacher respondent. The teacher respondents also filled in the questionnaires and carried out an interview on the learners through two parent respondents. The study found out that there was significance impact of absenteeism on academic performance of learners with the most absent learners gradually becoming poor performers in school. The study also found out that with support the learners can perform better academically since many are interested by family problems. It is therefore good for all stakeholders in education to come up and assist those learners who are HIV/ AIDS affected to curb absenteeism and improve their academic performance.
Absenteeism and academic performance of learners affected by HIV/ AIDS in selected primary schools in Mulala zone Kibwezi district Kenya
(Kampala International University. College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2008-09) Mulinge, Dominic Mutua
The research looks at the effects of absenteeism on the academic performance of learners affected by HIV/ AIDS. The study was interested in to looking performance and ways of supporting these learners. The study was conducted due to the rising number of HIV/ AIDS affected learners and their continued absence from school leading to poor academic performance. The study revolves around two hundred school going HIV/ AIDS affected learners in ten schools within the same academic zone and area. The subjects also include poor teachers from each of the schools totaling to forty the number of teachers, two parents from each school were chosen for an interview. The researcher used observation checklist was by the learner’s age, academic, gender and behavioral patterns were observed and recorded by each teacher respondent. The teacher respondents also filled in the questionnaires and carried out an interview on the learners through two parent respondents. The study found out that there was significance impact of absenteeism on academic performance of learners with the most absent learners gradually becoming poor performers in school. The study also found out that with support the learners can perform better academically since many are interested by family problems. It is therefore good for all stakeholders in education to come up and assist those learners who are HIV/ AIDS affected to curb absenteeism and improve their academic performance.
Abuse and academic performance in selected schools in Mavindini Division, Makueni District, Kenya
(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2009-11) Kiumba, Mutisya Mativo
This study set out to identify the effects of drug abuse to academic performance in Mumberes division, based on the fact that the teenage are adversely affected, has caused indiscipline in schools. Efforts should be made to find solution to curb the vice. This should be focused on identify the effects of drug abuse to learning and general health. The targeted population involved head teachers, teachers, pupils and parents sampled randomly from five schools in the division. Data collection was done through questionnaires as they are the most convenient. The researcher used qualitative approach as it is descriptive in nature. The study reveals that the causes of drug abuse include ignorance, peer influence, mass media and inadequate guiding and counselling just to mention a few. The teachers, parents and other stakeholders should take an active role in sensitizing the public on the effects of drug abuse.
Academic achievement of pupils with hearing impairment in inclusive education:a case study of St. johns senior secondary school-Nyabwjna Sheema District
(Kampala International University,College of Education, 2018-07) Nyesiga, Bruce
Basically, Inclusive Education (IE) means educating learners with special educational needs in regular education settings. However, IE is not limited to only placement. Rather, it means facilitating education of pupils with Hearing impairment with a whole suite of provisions which include curriculum adaptation, adapted teaching methods, modified assessment techniques, and accessibility arrangements. In short, inclusive education is a multi-component strategy or, perhaps, a mega-strategy (Odom, et al., 2011).
The academic and social challenges affecting learners with epilepsy in inclusive setting in Nthongoni zone, Kibwezi district Kenya
(Kampala International University, College of Education Open and Distance Learning, 2011-08) Maundu, Reuben Mbwiko
The central problem of the study was born out of the fact that despite epilepsy being a disease like others and that an epileptic child may have normal intelligence, many teachers and society know little or nothing about it and therefore have negative attitude towards these children Factors leading to negative perception and discrimination of epileptic children have not been fully investigated and understood. The purpose of this study was therefore out the teachers' understanding of epilepsy in inclusive schools. The study was done in selected primary schools in the area and covered a sample of 25 teachers, both ale and female from five schools. The researcher sampled schools using convenient sampling technique. Data was collected by means of questionnaires and was analyzed using descriptive statistics in form of tables. From the findings of the study it revealed that most schools do not have any specially trained teachers to handle children with special educational needs, some teachers still have negative attitude towards epileptic children, no remedial classes to help these children cover the tie lost during attacks and sometimes hospitalization and limited funds allocated to special needs departments in regular schools which are moreover diverted to other uses among other challenges. Based on the above findings it was recommended that: Emphasis should be put on the persons abilities rather than focusing on the negative impact of their seizures. Medical care needs to go hand in hand with the support from all stakeholders, Special needs teachers should put in practice what they learnt and sensitize their regular colleagues on the need to help children with special needs, Train more teachers in special needs education to help them acquire more skills to handle all children irrespective of varying abilities, Organize more seminars/workshops to sensitize. head teachers, teachers, ordinary learners in schools/class and the entire community, the government should increase budgetary allocations to special needs education department to motivate teachers and other persons working with/for persons with special needs, special needs teachers should be given in-service courses regularly to refresh their minds. This would give X abilities to love, guide and support all learners in their classes and the Ministry of education should work hand in hand with the media in creating awareness to the society so as to change the negative perception towards learners with special needs. This can be through the media like radios , newspapers, television, videos and magazines among others .
Academic challenges facing the visually impaired learners in an inclusive setting in the selected schools of Nairobi district, Kenya
(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2008-12) Sarange Onyiego, Jerusa
The purpose of this study was to examine the challenges of inclusion of children with Visual impairments in regular primary schools in Nairobi District, Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to assess the relevance of primary education currently offered to children with Visual impairment, to explore the disability specific challenges of children with Visual impairment; and to investigate the constraints to the provision of educational service for children with Visual impairment. The methods used for data collection was questionnaires and interview guides to pupils, teachers and head teachers of the schools involved in the study. In chapter four, the findings were presented and interpreted in relation to the study objectives and research questions. While linking to the existing literature, results included demographic characteristics, frequency and percentages. Based on the findings it was observed that children with visual impairment are faced with major disabilities and the education system of Kenya is not so favorable to the children with -disabilities. In chapter five, development of solutions to the problem, summary of the findings and conclusions were attempted. The findings suggested recommendations that the Education Ministry design special learning programme for children with Visual impairment. This is because; the findings of the study indicate that children with Visual impairment could neither benefit from special schools nor inclusive schools.
Academic performance among students of hearing impairment
(Kampala International University. College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2008-09) Akorimo, Theresa Anyait
The purpose of this study was to investigate factors that determine the academic performance of students with hearing impairment. Student class reports were studied for term one and term two of 2008. And multiple observation sessions were carried out during the same period. The study was an exploratory qualitative case study design and the instruments used for data collection were documents of any evidence of students past results, and an observation guide. The data was analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively using frequency counts, percentages and tables.
Academic performance and epileptic learners in kit-Mikay zone Kisumu west district Kenya
(Kampala International University, College of Education Open and Distance Learning, 2009-09) Guro, Tom Otieno
The researcher investigated the impact of Epilepsy on academic performance of epileptic learners in Kit-Mikay zone Kisumu west district. The design used was descriptive which was suitable because of its addressed major objectives and research questions proposed in the study. The researcher used teachers in both "Normal" and special schools in Kit-Mikay zone. The data collection instruments used were questionnaires. Based on the entire findings of the study, the researcher recommended that seminars and short courses for regular teachers should be organized. Public awareness and campaign in the region through chiefs, barazas, workshops church services by the special educators. The curriculum should be adjusted and adapted to meet the learner's individual needs.
Academic performance of hearing impaired learners in an intergrated setting in Kapchorwa town council Kapchorwa district
(Kampala International University, Institute of Open and Distance Learning, 2009-11) Chelimo, Betty Sylivia
This study set out to determine the impact of integration on the academic performance of learners with hearing impairment using three primary schools of Kapcharwa demonstration school, Kpchorwa primary school and Elgon primary school, all in Kapchorwa Town Council Schools. The study employed a descriptive comparative research design. Random sampling was used to select 99 pupils and the student's samples t-test was used to compare test results of the learners with HI and those who were normal. The findings showed that over 8% of learners in the sampled schools had hearing problems, 6% had physical disability and majorities (86%) were normal. The study also found out that the mean scores of learners with hearing impairment and normal pupils significantly differed in all subjects except in mathematics. This indicated by significant P- values for all subjects except mathematics i.e. English (P = 000), math's (P = 0.243), social studies (P =000) and science (P =002). The researcher concluded that the number of hearing impaired learners, although small (8%), is enough to call for special attention to cater for their problems, the academic performance of learners with hearing impairment significantly differs from that of normal learners if taught together, with hearing-impaired learners having the worst scores. Therefore integration of hearing-impaired learners with normal learners negatively affects their (HI) academic performance in terms of scores. The researcher recommended that the government, school administration and teachers should make special arrangements for hearing impaired learners because their number is relatively big to be neglected. The researcher further recommended that. hearing impaired learners should be taught from their special classes, since integrating them with normal learners negatively affect their performance.
Academic performance of hearing impaired learners in inclusive settings school in Arua Municipality, Arua District, Uganda
(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2009-11) Andezu, Esther
The impact of free primary education has been manifold and complex. The quality and magnitude of the programme has affected not only the normal physically fit pupil, but also the physically challenged learners in inclusive schools as well as the wider community and society. The study adopted a quantitative research design. This enhanced the researcher to obtain a better understanding of the problems and impact of free primary education on the quality of special education for the physically disabled learners in Arua district, Uganda. The method chosen allowed a collection of comprehensive and intensive data and provided an in-depth understanding of the topic under study. Information collected was analyzed and edited to create consistency and completeness, After collecting the questionnaires they were edited for completeness and consistency across the respondents and to locate omissions. Information obtained from the research study was presented and analyzed using narratives, and statistical figures. This report provides suggestions for more effective approach to physically disabled education in the country. It is designed for policy makers, planners and practitioners who have responsibilities in the area of physically disabled education in Uganda.
Academic performance of hearing impaired learners in regular school In Ijara District, Kenya
(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2009-08) Aden, Abdi; Ali
The impact of free primary education has been manifold and complex. The quality and magnitude of the programme has affected not only the normal physically fit pupil, but also the physically challenged learners in inclusive schools as well as the wider community and society. The study adopted a quantitative research design. This enhanced the researcher to obtain a better understanding of the problems and impact of free primary education on the quality of special education for the physically disabled learners in Garrisa district, Kenya. The method chosen allowed a collection of comprehensive and intensive data and provided an in-depth understanding of the topic under study. Information collected was analyzed and edited to create consistency and completeness. After collecting the questionnaires they were edited for completeness and consistency across the respondents and to locate omissions. Information obtained from the research study was presented and analyzed using narratives, and statistical figures. This repmt provides suggestions for more effective approach to physically disabled education in the country. It is designed for policy makers, plarmers and practitioners who have responsibilities in the area of physically disabled education in Kenya.
Academic Performance of Hearing Impaired Learners in Regular School in Magarini Zone, Magarini District, Kenya
(Kampala International University, bachelors degree in special needs education, 2010-04) Mwaria Kanze, Constance
The impact of free primary education has been manifold and complex. The quality and magnitude of the programme has affected not only the normal physically fit pupil, but also the physically challenged learners in inclusive schools as well as the wider community and society. the study adopted a quantitative research design. This enhanced the researcher to obtain a better understanding of the problems and impact of free primary education on the quality of special education for the physically disabled learners in Magarini Zone, Magarini district, Kenya. The method chosen allowed a collection of comprehensive and intensive data and provided an in-depth understanding of the topic under study. information collected was analyzed and edited to create consistency and completeness. After collecting the questionnaires they were edited for completeness and consistency across the respondents and to locate omissions. Information obtained from the research study was presented and analyzed using narratives, and statistical figures. this report provides suggestions for more effective approach to physically disabled education in the country. It is designed for policy makers, planners and practitioners who have responsibilities in the area of physically disabled education in Kenya.
Academic Performance of Hearing Impaired Learners in Regular School in Wote Zone, Makueni District, Kenya.
(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning., 2010-04) Mackenzie, M. Barnice
The impact of free primary education has been manifold and complex. The quality and magnitude of the programme has affected not only the normal physically fit pupil, but also the physically challenged learners in inclusive schools as well as the wider community and society. The study adopted a quantitative research design. This enhanced the researcher to obtain a better understanding of the problems and impact of free primary education on the quality of special education for the physically disabled learners in Makueni district, Kenya. The method chosen allowed a collection of comprehensive and intensive data and provided an in-depth understanding of the topic under study. Information collected was analyzed and edited to create consistency and completeness. After collecting the questionnaires they were edited for completeness and consistency across the respondents and to locate omissions. Infonnation obtained from the research study was presented and analyzed using narratives, and statistical figures. This report provides suggestions for more effective approach to physically disabled education in the country. It is designed for policy makers, planners and practitioners who have responsibilities in the area of physically disabled education in Kenya.
Academic performance of hearing impaired learners in regular schools in Lamu district, Kenya
(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2009-08) Ndambuki, Scholastica
The impact of free primary education has been manifold and complex. The quality and magnitude of the programme has affected not only the normal physically fit pupil, but also the physically challenged learners in inclusive schools as well as the wider community and society. The study adopted a quantitative research design. This enhanced the researcher to obtain a better understanding of the problems and impact of free primary education on the quality of special education for the physically disabled learners in Lamu district, Kenya. The method chosen allowed a collection of comprehensive and intensive data and provided an in-depth understanding of the topic under study. Information collected was analyzed and edited to create consistency and completeness. After collecting the questionnaires they were edited for completeness and consistency across the respondents and to locate omissions. Information obtained from the research study was presented and analyzed using narratives, and statistical figures. This report provides suggestions for more effective approach to physically disabled education in the country. It is designed for policy makers, planners and practitioners who have responsibilities in the area of physically disabled education in Kenya.
Academic performance of hearing impaired pupils in an inclusive learning setting: a case study of, Nyamira division, Nyamira district, Kenya.
(Kampala international University College of Education Open and Distance Learning, 2011-05) Nyakona Matara, Joy
Academic performance of hearing impai1ment in the country has brought inclusive learning settings in the country. The quality and magnitude of the programme has affected not only the normal hearing impaired fit pupil, but also the hearing impaired challenged learners in inclusive schools as well as the wider community and society. The study adopted a quantitative research design. This enhanced the researcher to obtain a better understanding of the problems and impact of free p1imary education on the quality of special education for the hearing impaired learners in Nyamira district, Kenya. The method chosen allowed a collection of comprehensive and intensive data and provided an in-depth understanding of the topic under study. Information collected was analyzed and edited to create consistency and completeness. After collecting the questionnaires they were edited for completeness and consistency across the respondents and to locate omissions. Information obtained from the research study was presented and analyzed using narratives, and statistical figures. This report provides suggestions for more effective approach to hearing impaired education in the country. It is designed for policy makers, planners and practitioners who have responsibilities in the area of hearing impaired disabled education in Kenya.
Academic performance of Human Immune Deficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome of infected learners in primary schools in Matungu division, Kenya
(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2009-08) Majoni Wanzala, Tobias
The study recounted the academic performance of orphaned children affected by Human immune deficiency virus/ Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/ AIDS) in regular primary schools in Matungu division. The writer used quantitative approach, design used was case study. The population was all schools in Matungu division. The sampled schools are 5 primary schools and convenient sampling was used to pick the schools, systematic sampling was used to get her respondents. The instruments used in data collection were questionnaires sent out to teachers of the sampled primary schools. They were later collected when completed. The research findings revealed that the orphaned children affected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/ AIDS) enrolled for regular primary schools but were unable to complete their full primary education due to many problems that they encountered. Some involved in domestic chor.es and others drop out from school to take care of their sick parents that are infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired [mmuno deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) subsequently exposing them to brutal and inhumane life as they struggle to work a living. As they care for their sick parents there is increased risk of contracting the deadly virus. Most of the girls orphaned children dropped out of school when they have missed school a number of times. They end up being made to repeat classes so as to improve their performance. The community as a whole neglects the rights of affected children. A few cultural practices like circumcision and early marriages are roles played by the community. Such practices negatively affect the orphaned children education. Teachers also used methods, which hardly accommodated all learners' needs hence, leading to poor performance and dropouts by orphaned children affected by Human immunodeficiency virus/ Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS). The writer finally recommended that there should be frequent guidance and counseling sessions in regular primary schools.
Academic performance of learners with hearing impairments in inclusive primary school Kasarani Division Nairobi-Kenya
(Kampala International University. College of Education, Open and Distance Learning, 2008-08) Ndei, Lucy Ngenia
The aim of the study was to investigate factors affecting academic performance of learners with hearing impairments in inclusive primary school Kasarani Division, Nairobi province. The research used quantitative approach and survey design. She used twenty regular teachers from division. She targeted at four teachers from every school selected. The total numbers of schools selected were five out of the twenty five inclusive primary schools in Kasarani division. A questionnaire was used and filled as required by the respondents. The findings indicated the performance of learners with hearing impairments in inclusive primary schools is affected negatively. It may be affected by the negative attitude held by regular teachers towards learners with hearing impairments. Regular teachers may also lack skills and knowledge of the impairment and how to strategize on intervention. These are: - no hearing equipments and materials to help the affected learners. Schools are also located in noise prone areas e.g. near roads. For learners with hearing problem to benefit from inclusive primary schools, then there is need to create awareness to parents and teachers on the causes and prevention of the disability. Teachers and the rest of the public should be advised on the dangers caused by hambering negative attitude towards learners with special needs. Pre and in-service courses should be advocated for teachers without special training. Schools should be allocated in conducive areas. The learners should be kept in his/her preferential area like near the source of sound and facing the speaker. Adjustments should be made in schools to accommodate learners with hearing impairments. Equipments and materials should be availed in inclusive setting to assist learners in their learning. When the above is followed, then learners with hearing impairments will benefit and will perform to as normal learners as possible.
Academic performance of learners with visual impairments in Kipsaraman zone, Baringo district Kenya
(Kampala International University, school of education, 2008-08) J\ Chelal, John stone C.
This study set out to explore the academic performance of learners with visual impairments in kipsaraman zone, Baringo district Kenya. The research followed a survey research design. The research targeted a small population of 10 pupils and 10 teachers from the ten schools in the zone to represent the nineteen schools. The target sample was picked using purposive and random sampling. The schools sampled included: Bartolimo, Kitibei, Kipsaraman, Kimugul, Chambai, Barkebo, Kasok Kibiriokwonin, Kaptoin, Torokwonin, kelwondonin, Kapchepkisa and Kabargoge in the highland region. The schools in the lower region included: Poi, Rebeko, Terik, Kabbilany, Mondoi and Kapkoiwo. The questionnaires were analyzed manually and percentages computed then frequency tables were used to summarize the information. The study discovered that the major causes of V.1 among children in the school going age are diseases like —Glaucoma, Cataract and exophthalmia and others. These diseases contribute to 60% of V.1 cases among children. Other causes of V.1 are accidents, heredity etc. The study also discovered that most (70%) of the LVL perform poorly. It is only a few (30%) who can perform averagely. All respondents showed that if LVL are provided with teaching learning resources, their performance can be improved, The study also found out that there are few trained SNE teachers and so there a big need for them . In this study, the researcher also discovered that about 80% of the people in the Villages, teachers and other pupils, generally have a negative attitude towards LVL. The study concluded that there are many causes of\~.1 among children, but diseases are the biggest cause. LVL perform generally poor in most schools. This is due to negative attitude most people, including teachers and fellow pupils have towards LVL. Most people have a poor attitude towards LVL, there are few SNE trained teachers and GCP are still inadequate in most schools. The researcher recommends that, the government should put up preventive measures to reduce the spread of diseases like Glaucoma, Cataracts, Xerophthalmia among others. Parents should also be more careluil in up bringing their children so that they are not easily attacked by such disease. Such measures may include immunization programmes, provision of good food that can improve pupil’s sight and early control and treatment of the diseases, in case it is discovered. The ministry of education needs to do something to boost academic performance of LVL. This can be done through provision of more SNE trained teachers, more teaching and learning resources like eye glasses for shortsighted and longsighted. Parents, schools, and the ministry of education should conduct more guidance and counseling sessions to try and encourage LVL to learn.
Academic Performance of Mentally Impaired Learners in Some Selected Regular Primary Schools in Kegonga Division Kuria.
(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning., 2009-05) Awiti, Roseline A.
Academic performance of primary school learners with visual impairment in Kiambuu county a case study of Thika school for the blind Thika district
(Kampala International University, College of Education, Open & Distance Learning, 2013-08) Muriu, John Watoro
The purpose of this study was to explore the academic performance of learners with visual impairments in Kiambuu county Thika district Kenya.The study might benefit different stakeholders in the following ways; o Planners of education might assess the problems and come up with intervention measures to help learners with visual impairment in Kiambuu country. • Curriculum developers might come up with integrated structure of syllabus which incorporates all categories of visual impairment learners. • Primary school teachers might update teaching methodologies to achieve the set objectives for learning of learners with visual impairment.