Teacher's attitude towards learners with hearing impairment in an Inclusive Setting: A Case Study of Selected Schools in Dede Zone, Rongo District, Kenya.
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Date
2008-10
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
This study was set forward to determine the attitude of teachers towards
learners with hearing impairment in an inclusive setting within Dede zone in
Rongo district being an illustrative example. The general objective or purpose of
the study was to investigate regular teacher's perception towards learners with
hearing impairment in an inclusive setting. While reviewing related information to
the topic of study, the researcher sought for ideas of prior scholars whose
suppositions and contentions were similar the problem under study.
The study employed a descriptive design as this had been viewed as the most
appropriate design and data was analyzed using percentages and frequency
table.
From the study findings, it was realized that there were many children with
hearing impairment in the regular schools within Dede zone. A recommendation was
therefore made that although a considerable number of teachers seem to be
changing their attitude towards learners with hearing impairment there is a lot to be
done to ensure full attitude change.
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A research report submitted to the institute of Open And Distance Learning Of Kampala International University in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Award of a Degree of Bachelor Of Education In Special
Keywords
Hearing, Impairment, Teachers, Learners