Educational Problems Encountered By the Physically Handicapped Children in the 8-4-4 Curriculum in Nkubu Division, Meru Central District-Kenya
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Date
2007-04
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Kampala International University, school of special needs education
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the educational problems
encountered by the physically handicapped children in the 8-4-4 curriculum.
The researcher used quantitative research approach with preference to
survey method to determine the educational problems encountered by the
physically handicapped children in the 8-4-4 system.
The study was conducted in Nkubu Division, Meru Central District Kenya in
three selected primary schools, which included Ntharene, Nkubu and Muguru.
The schools are in the same area and cater for children with Special Needs in
Education.
The study involved 300 pupils- 100 pupils from Nkubu, 100 from Muguru
and 100 from Ntharene Primary Schools.
The information was gathered through use of questionnaires given to the
respondents who in this care were pupils, parents and head teachers. This study
the researcher employed two techniques namely: observation and
questionnaires. Questionnaires were open-ended whereas some were close
ended type. The researcher visited the three schools, gave them questionnaires
to fill and later collected them in person.
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A Research Final Presented to the Faculty of Education Kampala International University In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree Bachelor of Education Special Needs Education
Keywords
Educational Problems Encountered By the Physically Handicapped Children, Meru Central District-Kenya.