Difficulties Encountered By Teachers of Learners with Low Vision in Regular Primary Schools in Kasarani Division Nairobi

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2008-09
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Kampala international international : College of Education,Open and distance Learning
Abstract
The study was carried out to establish the difficulties facing the teaching of learners with low vision in kasarani division, Nairobi district. The quantitative approach and the survey strategy were used to collect The numerical data. A sample of 20 researchers responded to the questionnaires which were later Analyzed using tables. The probably sampling technique was employed to get the sample for the study revealed that there is great. Lack of materials and equipment in regular primary school .the study also revealed that there is lack of Qualified personnel to teach learners with low vision. There is also poor parental involvement and Collaboration with other stakeholders in the education of learners with low vision. The recommendations made on the findings of the study were to train more personnel for teaching Learners with low vision and equip the schools with material and equipment necessary for the education Of learners with low vision. The learners with low vision should be taken regular schools in the name of Inclusive education and this should be intensively carried out by the government. Public awareness campaigns should be stepped up to sensitize the community about the educational Efforts should be made to encourage and parental involvement as well as collaboration with other Stakeholders in the education of the learners with low vision.
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Submitted In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirement for the Award of the Degree in Special Needs Education Kampala International University
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Learners, Low Vision, Regular Primary Schools
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