Teachers attitudes towards teaching learners who are mentally retarded: a case of St. Agnes Boarding Primary School Isibania,in KUria Disrict
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Date
2008
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Kampala International University. College of Education, Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
The research was carried out to investigate teacher’s attitudes towards
teaching learners who are mentally retarded. It was carried out at St.
Annes Girl’s boarding primary school, in Isibania, Kuria district in
Kenya. The research guided by the following objectives;
Determining the level of professional qualifications of the teachers
teaching the learners with mild mental retardation. Determining the
commitment of teachers teaching the learners, determining if there is a
significant relationship between the skills of the teachers handling the
learners who are mentally retarded and their attitudes.
The researcher employed the questionnaire as collecting tool and the
presentation of the data was done using frequencies and percentages.
The major research finds were; the teachers were all well trained to
handle the mild retarded learners in St. Annes girls primary boarding
school, Isibania. The teachers write well on the blackboard and this
helps to cater for the mild retarded learners.
The researcher recommended that there is need for both pre-service and
in-service training for all teachers for familiarize themselves with the
handicapped and there special education.
In conclusion, the findings from the study indicated that there is
significant relationship between teachers’ attitudes and the performance
of retarded children.
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A dissertation submitted to the institute pf Open and Distance Learning(IODL) partially fulfillment of the requirements for the award pf a degree in Education pf Kampala International University
Keywords
Special Needs Learners, Primary Education, Mental Impairment