Academic Performance Of The Physically Handicapped Pupils In Regular School In Waberi Zone, Central Division, Garissa District, Kenya

ABSTRACT

he impact of free prima,y education has been manifold and complex. The quality and magnitude

f the programme has affected not only the normal physically fit pupil, but also the physically

hallenged learners in inclusive schools as well as the wider community and society.

he study adopted a quantitative research design. This enhanced the researcher to obtain a better

nderstanding of the problems and impact

ducation for the physically disabled learners in Waberi Zone, Central division, Garissa District

:enya. The method chosen allowed a collection of comprehensive and intensive data and provided

rn in-depth understanding of the topic under study.

nf ormation collected was analyzed and edited to create consistency and completeness. After

:ollecting the questionnaires they were edited for completeness and consistency across the

·espondents and to locate omissions. Information obtained from the research study was presented

md analyzed using narratives, and statistical figures.

/his report provides suggestions for more effective approach to physically disabled education in

'he cmmtfy. It is designed for policy maker.s; planners and practitioners who have re~ponsibilities

n the area of physically disabled education in Kenya.