Browsing PHD-Department of Special Needs Education by Title
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Effects of mainstreaming learners with communication disability and their effects on educational performance in public primary schools in Kericho County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-05)This study sought to establish communication disability and their effects on educational performance of learners in mainstreamed public primary schools in Kericho County, Kenya. The study was guided by five objectives, ... -
Effects of teachers’ use of communication techniques on activities of daily living for learners with deafblindness in selected primary schools, Uganda
(2014-08-12)The thesis concerns a study on the effects of the teachers‟ use of communication techniques for achievement of daily living activities for learners with deafblindness in primary Schools in Uganda. The thesis contains ... -
Elements of reversing underachievement in academic performance among gifted secondary school students, Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016)The purpose of this study was to investigate factors that contribute to underachievement and the role of varied strategies in reversing underachievement among gifted secondary school students. The study was carried out in ... -
Evaluation of development and implementation of individualized educational programme by teachers of learners with intellectual disabilities in Kisumu and Nairobi Counties, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018-05)This was a descriptive study which sought to evaluate the development and implementation of individualised educational programme by teachers of learners with intellectual disabilities in special schools and units in ... -
Evaluation of Teachers’ Attitudes towards Academic Performance of Students with Disabilities in Selected Regular Secondary Schools in Bauchi State, Nigeria
(Kenyatta University, 2019-01)The purpose of this study was to evaluate teachers’ attitudes towards academic performance of students with disabilities in selected regular secondary schools in Bauchi state, Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to ... -
An examination of special needs education aspects embedded in juvenile rehabilitation programmes in Kenya and the resultant rehabilitation outcomes
(2014)Juvenile rehabilitation in Kenya has experienced many changes and reforms since its inception by the colonial government, in this view; the purpose of this study was to examine the correction of offenders in juvenile ... -
Exploring Giftedness among Learners with Juvenile Delinquency in Selected Rehabilitation Schools in Kenya
(2014-08-22)Studies on the nature and characteristics of children who are gifted and talented show that these children are inquisitive in nature. They may question the rules, customs and traditions of their respective societies. Their ... -
Identification process of articulation and phonemic disorders in children with communication disorders in primary schools, Nairobi Province, Kenya
(2011-05-05)Many children with speech and language disorders are silently affected academically and psychologically as they articulate words wrongly when they try to communicate verbally to their peers. Academically, they do not perform ... -
Identintification of reading disabilities and teacher- oriented challenges in teaching reading to standard five learners in Nyeri and Nairobi district, Kenya
(2011-07-25)The study aimed at finding out whether teachers can identify the causes of reading disabilities in learners. It intended to establish whether teachers have adequate knowledge of identifying learners with reading disabilities, ... -
Influence of Behavioural Intervention Strategies on Academic Achievement among Form Three Students with Learning Disability in Nyeri County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)Behaviour management has remained a challenging issue among learners with Learning Disabilities. Effective behavioural management strategies are critical in the academic success of the learners. Therefore, the aim of this ... -
Influence of child labour on access to education of children with disabilities in Samburu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2017-12)This study sought to find out the influence of child labour on access to education of children with disabilities. It is widely acknowledged that child labour is detrimental to children’s school attendance, participation ... -
Influence of disability on access to HIV and aids information by students with disabilities in institutions of higher education in Rwanda.
(Kenyatta University, 2015-09)This is a descriptive survey research design which sought to investigate influence of disability on access to HIV and AIDS information by students with disabilities in institutions of higher education in Rwanda. The sample ... -
Influence of Instructional Strategies and Learning Environment on Academic Achievement of Students with Hearing Impairments in Selected Public Universities in Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-09)The purpose of this research study was to investigate and analyse the influence of instructional strategies and learning environment used by lecturers on academic achievement of students with hearing impairments in selected ... -
The influence of interpretations of islam on girls' access to secondary school education in Mombasa and Kwale districts, Kenya
(2011-12-30)The study sought to investigate the impact of the interpretations of Islam on girls' access to secondary school education in Mombasa and Kwale districts. The study shows that in principle, Islam grants equal rights to ... -
Influence of Orientation and Mobility Training on Social Integration of Adults with Visual Impairment in Kano State, Nigeria
(Kenyatta University, 2019-03)The purpose of this study was to investigate the Influence of Orientation and Mobility Training (OMT) on Social Integration (SI) of Adults with Visual Impairments (VI) in Kano State. The study sought to achieve the following ... -
Influence of Socialization on Academic Performance of Learners with Hearing Impairment in Thawabu Inclusive School in Embakasi, Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-02)The purpose of this study was to determine influence of socialization on performance of learners with hearing impairment in an inclusive Thawabu Primary School of Embakasi, Nairobi City County, Kenya. The study was guided ... -
Instruction and Assessment Accommodations as Predictors of Academic Achievement of Learners with Physical Disabilities in Southern Province and Kigali City, Rwanda
(Kenyatta University, 2020-10)The purpose of this study was to determine the degree to which instruction and assessment accommodations predict academic achievement of learners with Physical Disabilities in inclusive primary schools in Southern Province ... -
Mothers’ involvement in early identification and intervention for children with autism in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-06)The importance of early intervention for children with autism and those at risk cannot be overemphasised. Early intervention is important in stimulating development in formative years and reducing the chances of developing ... -
Peer-Mediated Support Strategies for Enhancing Social Interaction Skills of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Public Primary Schools, Migori County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2019-05)A fundamental feature of social life is social interaction, or the ways in which people act with other people and react to how other people are acting, which is a deficit in learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Public ... -
Relationship among parenting styles, learner’s involvement in behaviour problems and academic performance in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-02)There is abundant evidence to support the correlation between parenting styles, children‟s behaviour disorders and academic performance. However, the relationship among parenting styles, learners‟ involvement in problem ...
