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Impact of Kenya sign language on written English grammar among learners who are deaf in upper primary classes in Nakuru region, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Performance of English in KCPE examination by Deaf learners showed a trend of low scores as compared to their hearing counterparts in Nakuru Region. For four consecutive years; 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013 English mean scores ... -
Influence of parental involvement on social skills training For learners with intellectual disabilities in special units in Kisumu central sub county, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2021)Data from EARC Kisumu County (2017) on parental involvement in supporting and reinforcing of their children’s learning of social skills at home revealed that 240 out of 525 parents in Kisumu County support interest in their ... -
Influence of selected determinants on performance in English grammar among class seven profoundly deaf learners in primary schools for the deaf in the lake region, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)English language is one of the key subjects in career development and is a compulsory subject in both primary and secondary schools’ curriculum in Kenya. Performance of learners who are deaf in English language in Kenya ... -
Influence of Selected Factors on Students’ Academic Performance in Secondary Education in Kakamega County, Kenya
(2017)Studies worldwide have revealed that student, teacher, principal, school and government policy factors influence performance of students in academics. In the years 2012 and 2013 the Kakamega County posted a mean of 5.23 ... -
Perceptions of selected stakeholders on educational accessibility of learners with autism spectrum disorders in Mombasa county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)ABSTRACT: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have a neurological disorder that affects their social, behavioral, cognitive, verbal, and nonverbal functioning. These children have a right to access education ... -
The role of parents in promoting self–reliance skills to learners with moderate mental disabilities in special primary schools, Busia county, Kenya
(Maseno university, 2021)Self-reliance skills amongst learners with moderate mental disabilities are essential for their progress and development. Learners are expected to leave school after mastering self-reliance skills which are taught in special ... -
Selected factors determining deaf learners’ performance in social studies in primary schools for the deaf in lower Eastern region, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)Social studies (SS) is one of the compulsory subjects offered and examined at the primary school curriculum in Kenya. It consists of three subjects, History, Geography and Civics. Reports from Kenya National Examination ... -
Teachers’ perception of challenging behaviour among learners with Autism and its influence on choice of management strategies in primary schools in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)Teachers working with learners with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) often feel ill prepared to manage challenging behaviours presented by them. Quite often, when they are faced with cases of challenging behaviour, they ... -
Teachers’ perspectives on the influence of learning environment on drop-out of learners with low vision in regular primary schools in Vihiga county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2014)The Government of Kenya in collaboration with Non-Governmental Organizations play a vital role in promoting inclusive education in Kenya yet 158 (30.2%) learners with low vision dropped out of regular primary schools in ... -
Teaching and learning of English reading comprehension: implications on academic achievement of deaf students in secondary schools in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Information systems are created to enable organizations utilize technologies to gather and use information for effective management. Ministry of Education Science and technology (MOEST) is committed to the implementation ... -
Transition of learners with intellectual disabilities from school to community opportunities and challenges in Busia county- Kenya
(Maseno university, 2022)The aim of establishment of the schools for learners with Intellectual Disability was to ensure that they live an independent life in the community. A baseline survey conducted in Busia County in 2017 indicated, 347 Learners ...