Class Management and Academic Performance of Learners with Hearing Impairment-Case Study of Nomorio Zone, Mt.Elgon District- Kenya
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Date
2009-08
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree in special needs education
Abstract
The study focused on the classroom management and academic performance of
learners with hearing impairment in Nomorio zone, Mt Elgon district Kenya.
This was undertaken by the researcher after discovering that many learners are out of
schools especially
Those with hearing impairment. The researcher wanted to find out why children with
hearing impairment do not perform well especially those in regular schools, attitude of
teachers and teaching strategies used - the researcher wanted to know the
intervention strategies put in place by the Kenyan-government.
The researcher used 12 respondents drawn from the 6 schools out of 12 in Nomorio
zone. The schools used were stratified randomly sampled to cover the whole
geographical . area. The respondents were issued with questionnaires to fill. The
researcher found out that many teachers didn't have the skills in handling learners
with hearing impairment. Various conclusions have been made and recommendation
made to the government for possible intervention.
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A Research Report Submitted to the Board of Examiners in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of a Bachelors Degree of Education in Special Needs International University, Uganda
Keywords
Class Management, Academic Performance, Learners, Hearing Impairment, Mt.Elgon District- Kenya