ABSTRACT

The major purpose of the study was to investigate challenges that face the education of learners with hearing impairment. The specific objective of the study was to investigate problems encountered by learners  with hearing impairment as far as academic performance is concerned. The method used for data collection were questionnaires that elicited various responses from the teachers in Mumias Primary school for the Deaf.  The study recommended that the curriculum for learners with hearing impairment should be modified to cater for their individual differences, the government should initiate training programmes for teachers in Special schools among others.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Declaration

Approval

Dedication . -.

Acknowledgement

Table of contents

List of Tables

Abstract ... ...

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background

1.2 Statement of the problem

1.3 Purpose

1.4 Objective ...

1.5 Research questions

1.6 Scope ...

1.7 Significance

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CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF THE RELATED LITERATURE

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2.1 The curriculum and academic achievement

2.2 Instructional materials and equipment ... ...

2.3 Instructional methods / approaches

2.4 Human Resource

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CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY

3.0 Overview ...

3.1 Research design

3.2 Sampling procedure

3.3 Sample ...

3.4 Instruments

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3.6 Data Analysis

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CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

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Data Presentation and Analysis ... ...

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5.4 Recommendations ... ... ...

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APPENDIX A. Questionnaire ... ... ...

B. Letter of Introduction ...