Challenges facing integration of the physically handicapped in normal school system in selected schools in Kajiado district, Kenya
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Date
2010-04
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Kampala International University, Institute of Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
In Kenya the iμitial trend was to place those individuals with disability in special schools
where they were segregated. By introducing the inclusive system, it was hoped that those
learners with special needs would get educational intervention measures. The special
institutions isolated the disabled hence were considered inferior. The idea of inclusive
was thought to break the bridge and reduce the social distance between the non-disabled
and the disabled.
The main purpose of this study is therefore to investigate the problems faced by learners
with physical disability in an inclusive setting in some specific selected schools in
Kajiado District. The main objective of the study is to find out the problems they face and
possibly find solutions to these problems.
The study would be conducted by use of descriptive survey research design. Study
population would be schools in Kajiado Central. One school out of the schools would be
used for piloting. Stratified and simple random sampling would be used to select 3
primary schools that have special units. Purpose sampling will be used to select the head
teachers of the special units, teachers and parents of the students.
Data would be collected using research made questioners which is suitable because of its
anonymity. Teachers would be free to give their real views on the issue. It would consist
of both open and closed ended questions. Interviews would also be used for
administrators because it allows for questioning about issues not well understood.
The variable tested here is attitude whether negative or positive so there would be use of
semantic differential and likert scale for scoring. The research design would be
descriptive and the questions arising fro the research questions would be analysed. They
would be presented in simple tables and graphs.
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A research report submitted to the Institute of Open and Distance Learning in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Award of the Bachelors Degree of Education in Early Childhood and Primary Education of Kampala International University
Keywords
physically handicapped, school system