Management skills and retention of special education needs learners in primary schools in Iganga District, Uganda
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2017-10
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Kampala International University. College of Education, Open, Distance and E-Learning
Abstract
This study investigated about the relationship between various management skills and retention of SEN learners in primary schools in Iganga District. Three specific objectives which guided this study pointed towards; establishing various skills required for managing SEN learners, the relationship between various management skills and retention of SEN learners then factors which affect management of SEN learners in primary schools in Iganga District. A sample of 345 respondents was selected using stratified and snow-ball sampling. Findings were presented in summary tables showing mean, mode and standard deviations while relationship was run using Pearson correlation statistics at p<.01 2-tailed. Results showed that skills required for managing SEN learners were: interaction skills such as clear explanation of concepts to learners and giving learners’ freedom to assume responsibility for their own actions; Observation skills such as the level of interaction amongst SEN and ordinary learners, and use of instructional equipment among learners. Then flexibility through staying connected and peaceful in school environment.; on the other hand, the study established significant statistical relationship between various skills of management and retention of SEN learners in primary schools in Iganga District; Observation skills and Positive being skills. The factors which affect management of SEN learners included; three parental care factors namely; lack of SEN learning facilities three factors on the side of type of disability. Major recommendations are; parents are encouraged to always seek to know more about SEN because understanding special education laws and a school’s guidelines for services help to get the best support for the SEN Child at school. Further, there is need for superior communication and negotiation skills, and confidence to defend child’s right to a proper education.
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A thesis submitted to the college of education open and distance learning in partial fulfillment of the requirement for an award of a Master of Special Education Needs of Kampala International University
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Management skills, Special education needs learners, Primary schools