Strategies Of Improving Reading In English Amongst Learners With Specific Learning Difficulties In Regular Primary Schools, Central Zone, Mumias District, Kenya
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2009-11
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree in special needs education
Abstract
This research study was carried out properly to explore strategies of improving English
amongst learners with specific learning difficulty (S.L.D) in regular primary schools, Central
zone, Mumias District.
The researcher intended to find out the behavior characteristics that can be shown by a
learner with reading difficulty , teaching methods , teaching and learning activities , teaching
and learning resources and finally support services that can be offered to those learners.
The research was intensively and comprehensively carried out using survey and quantitative
approach. Questionnaires were used as tools of data collection. The data was analyzed and
interpreted using tables , pie charts and bar graphs.
From the findings , it was realized that learners with SLD in reading can be identified by
behaviour outlook . Also they perform poorly due to lack of varied teaching methods. A part
from that, the mostly used teaching and learning activities was teacher centered. Most
classes had no learning centers. Lastly learners did not get adequate support services.
Hence teachers of English can identify learners with reading difficulty by behaviour shown .
Also, should vary teaching methods and make child centered teaching and learning
activities. There is also need for learning centers and other learning resources to be made in
use , peers, the community and teachers need to be enlightened on how they can offer
support services to these learners.
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A Research Report Submitted In Partial Fulfillment for the Award of the Degree of Bachelor in Special Needs Education at Kampala International University
Keywords
Reading In English Amongst Learners, Learning Difficulties, Mumias District, Kenya