Effects of learners with hearing impairement learning with normal learners in Kabasis Zone Baringo District, Kenya

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2008-05
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Kampala International University; College of Education Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
This study examined the barriers that hinder inclusive education of hearing impaired children in the selected schools of Kabasis Zone, Kenya. The objectives of the study were to assess the relevance of primary education currently offered to children who are hearing impaired; explore the disability specific challenges of children with hearing impairments and also to investigate the constraints to the provision of educational service for children with hearing impairments. Qualitative and Quantitative Designs were employed where convenient sampling was used to select the students m the school used for the study. The roam instruments used m the data collection were the • focus Group discussion guides; the data collected was analyzed manually where the researcher used descriptive and quantitative analysis, which included percentages and frequencies. The findings of the study included among others the fact children with hearing impairment face a lot of challenges at school. This research recommended that government stipulates the minimum standards of construction of all ' school buildings to include at least ramps, rails, adoptable toilets and wide classroom doors.
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A research report submitted to the Institute of Continuing and Distance Studies in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Degree Bachelor of Education Sciences Special Needs Education of Kampala International University
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Learners with hearing impairement, Learning with normal learners, Baringo District, Kenya
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