Browsing by Author "Muriithi, Francis"

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    Computer Assisted Learning on Language Writing Skills among Learners with Hearing Impairments in Kiambu County, Kenya
    (EJSE, 2023) Wangui, Veronicah Wambui; Muriithi, Francis; Karia, Mathew
    The paper presents some of the key findings of a study that explored computer assisted learning on language writing skills among learners with hearing impairments in Kiambu County, Kenya. The study adopted a quasi-experimental research design consisting of 19 respondents who were learners with hearing impairments. These were from two learners were purposively sampled. The study adopted the cognitive theory of multimedia learning by Mayer. Data was collected using pre-test and post-test and a computer application ‘English Grammar Test’. The research data was analyzed using SPSS version 22 and primary data analyzed per objective. The findings on computer assisted learning on language writing skills among learners with hearing impairments were reported. The study findings showed that the learners’ language writing skills improved greatly at the posttest affirming the effectiveness of computer assisted learning.
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    Evaluating Sign Language Interpretation during Television Newscast: A Case of Karen Technical Training Institute for the Deaf in Nairobi City County, Kenya
    (JEP, 2022-03) Maina, Moses Gitonga; Muriithi, Francis; Bunyasi, Beatrice
    Sign language interpretation during newscast has faced criticism due to variation of mode of sign language interpretation used by sign language interpreters. This study sought to find out the preferred mode of sign language interpretation in televisions newscasts among learners at Karen Technical Training Institute for the Deaf (KTTID). The findings are significant because they will inform various television stations in Kenya and government to come up with policy framework to have sign language interpretation conducted in the preferred mode for effective delivery of information. The study was anchored on Robert Karasek’ theory of demand control in sign language interpretation. The total study population comprised four hundred and ninety-one students with hearing impairment and fifty-two teachers from Karen Technical Training Institute for the Deaf. Using purposive sampling technique, one hundred and twenty-three students and two teachers were sampled. The study employed a descriptive research design. Questionnaires and interviews were used as instruments for data collection. The researcher used questionnaires to collect data from learners with hearing impairment and interview schedule to collect data from teachers. Instrument validity and reliability coefficients to at least 0.75 confidence level were accepted as valid and reliable. Data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The study established that Kenya Sign language mode of interpretation is preferred during television newscast. It recommended proper training of sign language interpreters on Kenyan sign language interpretation as opposed to sign exact English with regular monitoring of sign language interpreters in Kenya for quality service.