A study of the parents' attitudes towards their disabled children's education in Wundanyi Division in Taita/Taveta District
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Date
1987
Authors
Kazungu, Theresia Wakesho
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Publisher
Kenyatta University
Abstract
In this report, the research presents the
results of a study intended to find out the attitude
of the parents of the disabled children towards the
education of their disabled children in
Wundanyi Division in Taita/Taveta District.
The study used a sample of 30 parents with
children having the following disabilities
mental retardation physically handicapped
hearing impaired and visually impaired. The
respondents were selected using stratified random sampling procedure.
The Likert type
scale statements were used to assess the attitudes
of the parents. There were also other statements
which sought the general attitude of the
parents towards their disabled children.
The study found out that parents had a general
positive attitude towards their disabled
children and towards their education. However, it
was noted by the study that lackĀ· of special
schools in the division is the main problem
facing special education of the disabled children
in this division.
Description
A project report submitted in partial fulfilment for the degree of master of education (primary teacher education) at Kenyatta University. 1987, LC 4015.K3