Social problems faced by children with Mental Retardation in Mainstrea Schools Inmagumoni Division, Meru South District-Kenya.
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Date
2011-08
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Kampala International University, College of Education, Open and Distance Learning.
Abstract
This study was set up to find out the social problems experienced by pupils with mental
retardation in the mainstream schools.
It was carried out in three schools namely:
Mutuguni Primary School
Kigogo Primary School
Thuita Primary School
The data was obtained from teachers six, 9 pupils and three parents . The instruments used were
interview guide and observation.
The tindings indicated that the social problems of children with mental retardation stem from
negative attitudes and neglect by teachers, parents, diseases and
In conclusion, one can improve on social life of children with mental retardationby loving them,
being patient with them, teaching at their pace and level of understanding,guiding and counseling
parents, refresher courses for teachers, inclusive setting for integration and co-exisistance,
assessment, sensitization of teachers and parents, proper referrals and care should be given to
them.
The researcher made recommendations that:
• Government makes a provision for the special needs education component to be included
in the curriculum for the PTCs (Primary Teachers Colleges). This will ensure that
teachers who undergo the public service training are deployed after having acquired
knowledge and skills 111 supporting children with special needs including those with
mental retardation.
• Arrangements should also be made to allow parents of children with special learning
needs to actively get involved in their children's learning through home-school
collaboration arrangements.
• Efforts should be to ensure that every teacher comes out of the college with the
knowledge of basic skills to handle children with special learning needs.
Description
A research report presented to the Institute of Open and
Distance Learning in Partial Fulfillment of the
Requirements for the Award of Bachelors
Degree in Special Needs Education of
Kampala International University.
Keywords
Mental Retardation, Children, Mainstrea Schools, Social problems, Meru South District-Kenya