Challenges of Development and Implementation of Individualized Education Programme by Teachers of Learners with Intellectual Disabilities in Kisumu and Nairobi Counties, Kenya
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Date
2020
Authors
Olewe-Nyunya, Alice A
Wamocho, Franciscah I.
Wa Munyi, Joel M. S.
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Publisher
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)
Abstract
This was a descriptive study which sought to explore
the challenges encountered by teachers of learners with
intellectual disabilities in schools and units in Kisumu and
Nairobi counties, Kenya. The sampling techniques in this study
were purposive sampling and stratified random sampling. The
sample size constituted of 9 special schools, 41 units, 9 head
teachers and 105 teachers. Mixed methods were used to collect
data. The questionnaire and observation schedule. The research
instrument used were questionnaires with Likert scale of 1 – 5 (1
– Strongly disagree, 2- disagree, 3 undecided, 4 agree, 5 strongly
agree) was used to collect the data after which statistical package
for social science (SPSS) software version 22 was used to analyze
the data. Quantitative data from the questionnaire with Likert
scale was analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis. The
major findings of this study were the challenges encountered by
teachers in developing and implementing IEP for learners with
intellectual disabilities. They included the following:
Lack of adequate teaching aids, absenteeism of learners, lack of
cooperation from parents, limited time for meeting of
multidisciplinary team, lack of teaches confidence in developing
and implementing IEP, lack of administrative support, lack of
financial resources for communication and lack of adequate time
to implement the IEP. This study recommended that teachers
should have adequate teaching aids. They need to be confident in
developing and implementing IEP. The cooperation from parents
is required and is necessary for proper development and
implementation of IEP. More time is needed by teachers in
developing and implementing IEP with learners with intellectual
disabilities.
Description
A research article published in International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)
Keywords
Intellectual disability, Individual Education Programme, Development, Implementation, Challenges
Citation
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) vol 4, Iss, January 2020