Factors Affecting English Performance of Learners with Specific Learning Difficulties at Thijnguri Primary, Ndia Division, Kirinyaga, Kenya.
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2008-08
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Kampala International University, College/School of Education
Abstract
This study was about the factors affecting English performance of learners with specific learning difficulties at Thunguri Primary school in Ndia Division Kirinyaga District. The researcher emphasizes on the specific learning difficulties faced by learners with special needs. Based on speaking. writing and reading English as a subject. Researcher took into account possible causes of specific learning difficulties after analyzing and studying the result using tables of the performance in English subject which she even considered the Kenya National exams, the researcher found that the major factor that led to the poor performance was beyond regular teacher explanation. The researcher used quantitative approach because it uses a standardized tool of data collection for example questionnaire. The researcher interpreted the findings using tables and percentages. The researcher found that learners face various difficulties in curriculum not only in English as subject. The major areas were the learners had difficulties were spelling, handwriting, reading among others.
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A Research Project Submitted to The Institute of Open and Distance Learning in Partial Fulfillment of The Requirement for The Awards Degree of Bachelor of Education in Special Needs Education, Kampala International University
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English Performance, Specific Learning Difficulties