Based factors influencing implementation of physically handicapped curriculum in joytown institute, thika municipality, kiambu county
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2013-02-19
Authors
Mbuya, Mwaniki, F
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Abstract
The central problem of this study was the fact that physically handicapped (PH) learners needed
changes to the method of instruction rather than the skill and information being taught. This
study, sought to find out factors influencing the implementation of the adapted PH curriculum in
primary schools in Kenya, with specific focus on Joytown Institution in Thika Municipality. The
specific objectives were assessing the current status of the adapted PH curriculum
implementation in Joytown Institution, identifying appropriate teaching and learning strategies
employed by PH curriculum teachers, investigating the factors that affect effective
implementation of the adapted PH curriculum, to investigate how information communication
technology influences the implementation of the adapted PH curriculum, and finding out the ..
influence of the government policy on the adapted PH curriculum and how it affects its
implementation. The study utilized descriptive research design, employing case study and survey
methods. The target population for this study were teachers of PH curriculum and the head
teacher of Joytown Institution in Thika Municipality. A census of all the PH curriculum teachers
was carried out. They comprise a total of 27 respondents but 19 of them responded. The study
utilized questionnaires/ interview schedules and observation guide to collect information. Two
types of questionnaires were developed: one for teachers and the other for the head teacher. All
of them were composed of closed and open-ended questions. The observation guide was used to
observe the availability of teaching and learning resources. Quantitative data from the interview
schedules was analyzed with the aid of the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS),
whereas the qualitative data was analyzed thematically using relationships of variables. The
findings of this study will be significant in informing the primary schools in Kenya, especially
the management of Joytown Institution, and the Government of Kenya on how to strategize for
better implementation of the adapted PH curriculum. The findings will also contribute to
knowledge on the adapted PH curriculum in Kenya. The study concluded that PH is an important
component of special education that needs special attention. In the realm of teaching resources,
the study found out that adequate number of qualified teachers is needed to implement the PH
curriculum. In addition, the major challenges facing the implementation of the adapted PH
curriculum have more to do with the provision of facilities suitable for the PH learners and also
in provision of a more conducive learning environment that encompasses the participation of
everyone, including the sub-ordinate staff. Finally, there is limited use of technology in
facilitating a conducive learning environment for the PH learners and also for the
implementation of the adapted PH curriculum.
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Department of Educational Management,
Policy and Curriculum Studies,2011