An investigation into factors affecting the academic performance among learners with hearing impairment in Lambwe Division,Mbita District-Kenya
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Date
2011-09
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KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY,SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Abstract
The study was to investigate the causes of poor academic performance among the hearingimpaired
learners in regular primary schools.
The researcher used questionnaires used to collect information from the respondents, the
respondents were 25 teachers and 50 learners from the ~~ampled schools.
The researcher found that in comparison with their hearing counterparts, hearing impaired
learners performed poorly in academic work due to a number of factors.
These include:
o Poor methods of teaching and practices by regular teachers;
o Teachers’ lack of knowledge and skills to handle them;
o Lack of resources
• Communication barriers and lack of language interpreter;
o Negative attitude from teachers, parents and peers towards deaf children
The researcher made recommendations and suggestions that the government should embark on
training and equipping all teachers with skills regarding special needs education. Seminars and
workshops should be organized to sensitize all the people dealing with hearing impaired
learners. Public awareness should be made to people in order to accept and support these
learners.
Description
Research report submitted to the college of open and distance learning in partial fulfillment of the requirements for award of Bachelor’s degree in special needs Kampala
International University
Keywords
Academic performance, Learners, Hearing impairment, Lambwe Division