Teachers Attitudes and Inclusion of the Handicapped Learners in Regular Schools in Cheptais Division Mt. Elgon District, Kenya
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2009-04
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree in special needs education
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to establish the role of attitudes of teachers
towards the education of handicap children in Cheptais Division Mt. Elgon District,
Kenya. . The specific objectives of the study were to investigate the teachers'
knowledge on handicap in Cheptais Division. Establish the acceptance of the
handicap by regular school teachers in Cheptais Division, and to investigate the
effects of teachers' attitudes on the handicap learners in Cheptais Division. The
methods used for data collection was questionnaires to the staff members of the
schools who were involved in the study. In chapter four, the findings were
presented and interpreted in relation to the study objectives and research
questions. While linking to the existing literature, results included demographic
characteristics, frequency and percentages. Based on the findings it was observed
that teachers had positive attitudes towards the education of handicapped
learners. In chapter five, development of solutions to the problem, summary of the
findings and conclusions were attempted. The findings suggested
recommendations on areas pertaining to the provision of school facilities for the
handicapped in the schools.
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A Research Report Submitted To the Institute Of Open And Distance Learning In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirement for the Award of Bachelor Of Education Special Needs Degree Of Kampala International
Keywords
Teachers Attitudes, Handicapped Learners, Mt. Elgon District, Kenya