Teaching Methods and Academic Performance Among Learners with Hearing Impairment in Selected Schools in Magumoni Zone, Magumoni Division, Meru-South District-Kenya
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2011-08
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Kampala International University, School of Education, Open and Distance and E-learning
Abstract
The purpose of the study is to determine Teaching Methods and
Academic Performance among Learners with Hearing Impairment in
Selected Schools in Magumoni zone, Magumoni Division,Meru-south
District Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to; Determine
Teaching Methods and Academic Performance among Learners with
Hearing Impairment in regards to: Classroom seating, Sign Interpreters
and Note takers, Non-Verbal Communication, Hearing Materials and
Sign Language. The methods of data collection were questionnaires and
interviews. The study revealed by 50% of the respondents that seating
arrangements help learners with hearing impairment be comfortable as
they study and therefore understand what they are being taught. 47% of
the respondents agreed that note takers help children with hearing
impairment understand what they are being taught. However they
revealed that it was expensive. 57% of the respondents agreed that
nonverbal communication can help support their confidence with spoken
language. 72% of the respondents also agreed that hearing materials are
important for children with hearing impairment. 54% of the respondents
agreed that signs are important for children with hearing impairment.
the study recommended that School facilities should be provided in
schools so that children with hearing impairment understand what they
are taught and that teachers are able to teach effectively.
More teachers should be trained to get competent teachers who can
effectively use teaching methods that can help children with hearing
impairments understand what they are taught.
The school environment should be made conducive for the children with
learning impairment for example the class should not be overcrowded.
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A Research Report Submitted to the College of Open and Distance Learning in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the Award of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education of Kampala International University.
Keywords
Teaching Methods, Academic Performance Among Learners, Hearing Impairment, Meru-South District-Kenya