ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to establish the role of attitudes of teachers towards the education of physical handicap children in Elangata -Wuas Zone, Kenya. The spec~fic objectives of the study were to investigate the teachers’ knowledge on physical handicap in Elangata Wuas zone. Establish the acceptance of the physically handicap by regular school teachers in Elangata Wuas zone, and to investigate the effects of teachers’ attitudes on the physically handicap learners in Elangata Wuas zone. The methods used for data collection was questionnaires to the staff members of the schools who were involved in the study. In chapter four the findings were presented and interpreted in relation to the study objectives and research questions. While linking to the existing literature, results included demographic characteristics, frequency and percentages. Based on the findings it was observed that teachers had positive attitudes towards the education ofphysically handicapped learners. In chapterfive, development of solutions to the problem, summary of the findings and conclusions were attempted. The findings suggested recommendations on areas pertaining to the provision of school facilities for the physically handicapped in the schools. vii