Strategies Employed by Teachers When Using Assistive Technology to Teach Mathematics to Learners with Visual Impairments in Special Primary Schools in Kenya
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Date
2020
Authors
Chege, Mary Wairimu
Chomba, Joel M.
Awori, Beatrice Bunyasi
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Publisher
International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation
Abstract
There has been a problem in Mathematics of learners
with Visual Impairments as a result of inadequate Assistive
Technology and reluctance of teachers to apply appropriate
teaching strategies when teaching Mathematics using Assistive
Technology in special primary schools. With this regard, this
study sought to identify strategies employed by teachers when
using Assistive Technology to teach Mathematics to learners with
Visual Impairments in special primary schools in Kenya. A
descriptive research design was adopted to carry out the study.
Purposive sampling technique was applied to sample classes 7
and 8 from the five selected special primary schools in Kenya.
Classroom observation schedule was used to gather the
information. Study data which was qualitative in nature was
analysed manually through identification, examination and
interpretation of patterns and themes in textual data. The study
established that teachers of Mathematics used inappropriate
teaching strategies while teaching Mathematics to learners with
Visual Impairments. The study concluded that; inappropriate
use of teaching methods and instructional strategies is real and
this has contributed to lack of interest in working out
Mathematics problems leading to a decline of Mathematics
performance. The study recommends that the government
through Ministry of Education to conduct regular classroom
supervisions to ensure efficient use of appropriate teaching
strategies in the special primary school in Kenya.
Description
A research article published in International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)
Keywords
Assistive Technology, Learners with Visual Impairments and Strategies
Citation
Wairimu, C. M., Chomba, J. M., & Awori, B. B. Strategies Employed by Teachers When Using Assistive Technology to Teach Mathematics to Learners with Visual Impairments in Special Primary Schools in Kenya.