Environment and Academic Performance of Physically Handicapped Learners in Regular Schools of Ruiru Division, Thika District Kenya.
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2010-11
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree in primary education
Abstract
This research report contains five major chapters as follows:-
Chapter 1 Introduction
The research investigated effect of environment and academic performance of physical
handicapped learners in regular school and suggests solutions to these problems under
recommendations in chapter five.
Chapter II. Review of Related Literature
The researcher reviewed related literature on the following sub headings:Types
of learners with physical handicap
Orthopaedically impaired, Neurological disabilities and those with health disabilities.
The resources used to support learners with physical handicap are adaptive devices such as
standing tables, hand pointers, book turners and others.
The methods of supporting learners with physical handicap under medical intervention,
physiotherapy, occupational therapy.
How the learners relate to teachers and factors that lead low academic performance were also
check.
Chapter II Methodology
The researcher used qualitative research approach for the study. This was appropriate as it
clearly shows specific number of occurrences of variable that were investigated. Descriptive
survey design was employed. The researcher used questionnaire to collect data from the
teachers who interacted with the learners. Thirty schools scattered all over the division were
used for the study. At least one teacher in charge of SNE sampled from these thirty schools,
Chapter 4. Findings
From the data it was found out by the researcher that the effects of environment on academic
performance of the learners with physical handicap were due to lack of support from teachers,
parents and peer. Negative attitude between the teachers and the learners, lack of appropriate
education resources and lack of conducive environment for learning.
Chapter: 5 Conclusions
The researcher concluded that the learners with physical handicap can perform well in
academic work when the challenge facing them are addressed seriously especially by the
government, teachers, parents and the community at large.
Description
A Research Report Submitted to the Institute of Open and Distance Learning in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of the Bachelor of Degree in Primary Education of Kampala International University.
Keywords
Environment, Academic Performance, Physically Handicapped Learners, Thika District Kenya.