Challenges Faced by the Intellectually Challenged Learners in an Inclusive Setting -A Case Study in Selected Schools of Bondo District -Kenya
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2008-06
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Kampala International University, School of Education, Open and Distance and E-learning
Abstract
The intellectually challenged learners have been met with many difficulties
and obstacles in life in the societies they live in. Examples of these
problems are discrimination, rejection, neglect, child maltreatment, use of
derogatory language and negative attitude towards them. Some of their
parents see them as a burden and a sign of bad omen to the family. They are
regarded worthless and cannot be benefited from. In some societies they are
misused for uncivilized traditional practices such as inheritance in case of
death especially males. It is on this note that the purpose of the study is to
curb and minimize problems faced by the intellectually challenged children.
The researcher used qualitative research approach where data was collected,
described in words rather than numerically, analyzed and interpreted.
The research strategy or design was case study and the targeted population
was regular school teachers, pupils, parents and education officers in Bondo
District. The instruments or apparatus used were questionnaires which were
sent to respondents.
The result of the research work shows that 66.7% of the general population
of the intellectually challenged learners does not gain much educationally in
inclusive settings. Apart from other problems, negative attitude of the
society is their major hindrance to their full development.
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A Research Report Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement of the Degree Bachelor of Education in Special needs to the Institute of Distance Studies Kampala International University.
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Challenges Faced by the Intellectually Challenged Learners, Bondo District -Kenya