Teachers’ Application of Individualized Educational Programme in Kenya - Softcover

Mbogo, Njaru Harrison; Kangethe-Kamau, Wanjiru Racheal; Ng'asike, Teria John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 6208425271 ISBN 13: 9786208425272

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

The study explores the application of Individualized Educational Programmes (IEPs) in Kenya to address low academic performance among learners aged 6–8 in grades 1, 2, and 3. It emphasizes adapting and differentiating curricula to meet diverse needs, guided by Maslow’s motivation theory. Conducted in Loitokitok SubCounty, Kajiado County, the exploratory survey involved 10 schools, 10 headteachers, 33 teachers, 300 low-performing learners, and their parents, using purposive sampling. Data collection employed questionnaires and pro-forma instruments, with analysis through descriptive statistics and thematic organization. Results revealed limited awareness of IEPs: 54.5% of headteachers, 71.9% of teachers, and 80.4% of parents were uninformed, and 96.95% of teachers did not implement IEPs. Recommendations include training pre-service teachers on diversity, instituting government-supported professional training, and mandating IEPs via a Special Needs Education (SNE) policy to improve academic outcomes.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 6208425271
• ISBN 13: 9786208425272
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 148