Impact of early pregnancy on academic performance of students in secondary schools; a case study of AMudat District Uganda
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2015-04
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Kampala International University,College of Education
Abstract
The purpose of study was to determine teaching methods and academic performance of
mildly retarded pupils in Pageri administrative area —Eastern Equatorial Southern Sudan.
The specific objectives of the study were; to determine the relationship between visual
aids and performance of mildly retarded children, to determine the relationship between
motivation and performance of mildly retarded children, to determine the relationship
between demonstrating and performance of mildly retarded children, to determine the
relationship between teacher quality and performance of mildly retarded children and to
determine the relationship between the curriculum and performance of mildly retarded
children.
The methods used for data collection were questionnaires to the teachers and focused
group discussion with the pupils. The study revealed that visual aids like charts, pictures
and graphs, motivation, and demonstration was an effective method for children with
mild retardation. Children with mild retardation need teachers who are trained and
understand the needs of children with mild retardation.
Lastly the study revealed that the curriculum has to be designed to meet the needs of
children with mild retardation. More teachers should be trained in the field of special
needs so that they understand the needs of children with mild retardation by using
effective teaching methods. The curriculum should be designed to meet the needs of
children with mild retardation. Facilities like charts, pictures and graphs should be
provided for in schools so that children with mild retardation understand what they
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A research dissertation submitted to college of education long distance and e-learning in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Award of a Bachelor’s Degree of Arts with Education of Kampala International University
Keywords
Teaching, Mentally challenge, learners