Influence of institutional factors on access to education for children with learning disabilities in public primary schools in Nairobi County
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2024
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Mwangi, V.
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Strathmore University
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In Kenya, basic education is an equal right meant to be enjoyed by everyone. However, most children with disabilities are unable to access this right. This study focused on establishing the influence of institutional factors on access to education for children with learning disabilities in public primary schools in Nairobi County. Based on institutional theory, the study specifically analysed the effect of infrastructure, human resource, management and curriculum factors and how they affect the access to education for children with learning disabilities. A descriptive correlational research design in this study. The sample respondents for the study were 225 principals drawn from public primary schools in Nairobi County. Structured questionnaires were applied in the data collection process with quantitative techniques adopted in the analysis through descriptive and inferential tests. The findings revealed that institutional factors including infrastructural factors, human resources factors, management factors, and curriculum factors had positive correlation with the access of education by the children with disabilities. The study recommends for development and implementation of strategies to improve teacher-student ratios, such as hiring additional staff to provide more individualized support to children with learning disabilities. The study also recommends a strengthening of school management structures to ensure effective coordination and support for initiatives aimed at promoting inclusive education. Finally, the study recommends provision of training and resources for teachers to effectively implement personalized and inclusive teaching methods that accommodate the diverse learning styles and abilities of children with learning disabilities.
Keywords: Physical Disability, Education Access, Curriculum, Human Resource, Infrastructure, Management
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Mwangi, V. (2024). Influence of institutional factors on access to education for children with learning disabilities in public primary schools in Nairobi County [Strathmore University]. http://hdl.handle.net/11071/15620