Accessibility and relevance of the Kenyas education system to children with disabilities in Kipsonoi zone, Bomet District, Kenya
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Date
2008-08
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Kampala International University,College of Education
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the relevance and accessibility
of Kenya’s educational system to children with disabilities.
The specific objectives of the study were to assess the relevance of
primary education currently offered to children with disabilities, to
explore the disability specific challenges of children with disabilities; and
to investigate the constraints to the provision of educational service for
children with disabilities. The methods used for data collection was
questionnaires and interview guides to pupils, teachers and head
teachers of the schools 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 children with
disabilities are faced with major disabilities and the education system of
Kenya is not so favorable to the children with disabilities. In chapter five,
development of solutions to the problem, summary of the findings and
conclusions were attempted.
The findings suggested recommendations that the Education Ministry
design special learning programme for children with multiple disabilities.
This is because; the findings of the study indicate that children with
multiple disabilities could neither benefit from special schools nor
Description
A research report submitted to the IODL and distance
learning in partial fulfillment of’ the requirement
for the Degree bachelor of education (SNE) of
Kampala International University
Keywords
Education system, Children with disabilities, Bomet District, Kenya