Instructional Strategies in Adapted Physical Education for Learners with Cerebral Palsy In Special Units of Kirinyaga County, Kenya

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dc.contributor.advisorNelly Otubeen_US
dc.contributor.advisorJane W. Mwangien_US
dc.contributor.authorMaina, John Muturi
dc.date.accessioned2023-06-16T07:34:33Z
dc.date.available2023-06-16T07:34:33Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.descriptionA Research Thesis Submitted in Fulfillment of the Degree of Master of Education in the School of Education, (Department of Special Needs Education) of Kenyatta University April,2019en_US
dc.description.abstractThis study analyzed instructional strategies used by Adapted Physical Education (APE) teachers instructing learners with Cerebral Palsy (CP) in special units integrated to primary schools in Kirinyaga County. The core objective was to assess the availability of adapted PE facilities in the special units which enhance the implementation of APE. The study also sought to establish the professional qualification of teachers implementing APE in the special units. The study also aimed at analyzing the challenges affecting participation of learners with CP and their teachers in APE in the special units. The study utilized descriptive research design, employing survey method. The target population consisted of teachers and learners of special units and the respective head teachers of primary schools with special units in Kirinyaga County. A census of all the personnel in 6 special units was carried out. They included a total of 19 respondents and all of them responded. The study utilized questionnaires/interview schedules and observation guide to collect information. Data collected was analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. Quantitative data was analyzed in percentages and presented in tables and charts with the aid of the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), whereas the qualitative data was analyzed thematically using relationships of variables. Some of the major fmdings of the study were that 86 % of teachers agreed that adapted facilities were inadequate for use by learners with CP in APE, there were no Para-professionals to assist teachers of special units with severe cases of CP, 83 % of learners agreed the environment was not friendly and fmally all the head teachers administering the schools with special units are not conversant with issues in SNE. This study has highlighted important areas in the management of special units, and might assist educators on how to strategize for better implementation of the adapted PE in special units. In conclusion the study found out that APE was an important component of special education that enhances participation of learners with CP in PE and therefore needs special attention. To achieve this, adequate number of qualified teachers is needed to implement the APE curriculum and that the major challenges facing the implementation of the adapted PE curriculum have more to do with the provision of facilities suitable for the learners with Cerebral Palsy and also in provision of a more conducive learning environment. The study recommended that the government should get more involved in the provision of facilities, equipment, trained personnel and an appropriate curriculum for APE for learners with CP. The government should allocate more funds to upgrade special units through provision of physical facilities and employment of more teachers in order to make APE to be effective. Based on the study findings; it is recommended that similar research could be carried out in other parts of Kenya since types of disabilities may vary from one part of the country to another.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipKenyatta Universityen_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/25848
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherKenyatta Universityen_US
dc.subjectInstructional Strategiesen_US
dc.subjectPhysical Educationen_US
dc.subjectLearnersen_US
dc.subjectCerebral Palsyen_US
dc.subjectSpecial Unitsen_US
dc.subjectKirinyaga Countyen_US
dc.subjectKenyaen_US
dc.titleInstructional Strategies in Adapted Physical Education for Learners with Cerebral Palsy In Special Units of Kirinyaga County, Kenyaen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
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