ABSTRACT
:he impact of free primary education has been manifold and complex. The quality and magnitude
,f the programme has affected not only the normal physically fit pupil, but also the physically
hallenged learners in inclusive schools as well as the wider community and society.
'he study adopted a quantitative research design. This enhanced the researcher to obtain a better
nderstanding of the problems and impact of free primary education on the quality of special
ducation for the physically disabled learners in Magarini Zone, Magarinidistrict, Kenya. The
1ethod chosen allowed a collection of comprehensive and intensive data and provided an in-depth
nderstanding of the topic under study.
1formation collected was analyzed and edited to create consistency and completeness. After ollecting the questionnaires they were edited for completeness and consistency across the :spondents and to locate omissions. Information obtained from the research study was presented nd analyzed using narratives, and statistical figures. 'his report provides suggestions for more effective approach to physically disabled education in 1e country. It is designed for policy makers, planners and practitioners who have responsibilities 1 the area of physically disabled education in Kenya.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DECLARATION ................................................................................................................ i
APPROVAL ........................................................................................................................ i
DEDICATION ................................................................................................................. iii
ACKN'OWLEDGEMENT ............................................................................................... iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................. v
ABSTRACT .................................................................................................................... vii
CHAPTER ONE ................................................................................................................ 1
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Background to fue study ................................................................................................ 1
1.1.1 Assessment and school placement .............................................................................. 1
1.2 Statement of the problem ............................................................................................... 3
1.3 Purpose of the study ...................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Objectives of the study .................................................................................................. 4
1.5 Research questions ........................................................................................................ 4
1.6 Significance of the study ............................................................................................... 5
1. 7 The scope of the study ................................................................................................... 5
1.8 Limitation of the study .................................................................................................. 5
CHAPTER TWO ............................................................................................................... 6
2.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Deaf/Hearing impaired .................................................................................................. 6
2.1.1 Problems of hearing-impaired Children and Adults in Everyday Life ....................... 8
2.1.2 Psychological Consequences of Hearing Impairments .............................................. 8
2.1.2.1 Identity Problems ..................................................................................................... 9
2.1.2.2 Exhaustions .............................................................................................................. 9
2.1.2.3 Loss of Joy of Life and Social Competences ........................................................ 10
2.1.2.4 Loss of Confidence ................................................................................................ 10
2.1.2.5 Discouragement ..................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Inclusive setting ........................................................................................................... 11
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2.3 Deaf children in an inclusive setting ........................................................................... 14
2.4 The situation of inclusion in Kenya ............................................................................. 17
2.5 Challenges faced in academic performance ................................................................ 18
CHAP1ER THREE ......................................................................................................... 22
METHODOLOGY .......................................................................................................... 22
3. 0 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 22
3.1 Research approach/ Philosophy ................................................................................... 22
3.2 The geographical area .................................................................................................. 22
3.3 Population of the study ................................................................................................ 22
3.4 Sampling strategy ........................................................................................................ 22
3.5 Data collection method ................................................................................................ 23
3.6 Research instruments ................................................................................................... 23
3.7 Data analysis ................................................................................................................ 23
CHAPTER FOUR ........................................................................................................... 24
DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS ................................................................ 24
4.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 24
CHAPTER FIVE ............................................................................................................. 35
DISCUSSION, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS .............................. 35
5 .0 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 35
5.1 Discussion .................................................................................................................... 35
5.2 Conclusion ................................................................................................................... 37
REFERENCES .. , ............................................................................................ , ................ 40
APENDICES .................................................................................................................... 42
APPENDIX A: THE TIME FRAMEWORK OF THE STUDY ................................. 42
APPENDIX B: BUDGET FOR THE STUDY .............................................. .43
APPENDIX C: QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THE RESPONDENTS ........................... .43