RESOURCES USED IN THE PROVISION OF SERVICES TO ADOLESCENTS WITH EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS AT KAKAMEGA REHABILITATION CENTRE, KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA

Authors

  • Nelima Beatrice Silomelo Master Student, School of Education, Kenyatta University, P.O Box 43844-00100,
  • Irangi Franciscah Wamocho Department of Special Needs Education, Kenyatta University, P.O Box 43844-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Beatrice Bunyasi Awori Lecturer Dr., 3Department of Special Needs Education, Kenyatta University, P.O Box 43844-00100, Nairobi, Kenya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejse.v9i2.4759

Keywords:

resources, provision of services, adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders

Abstract

This study purposely sought to investigate resources used in the provision of services to adolescents with emotional and behavioural disorders.  The study adopted a case study design targeting 250 rehabilitees, 30 rehabilitators, and 1 manager. The study used a lottery method to select a sample size of 50% of the target population. The study sample comprised 125 rehabilitees, 15 rehabilitators, and 1 manager making a total of 141 respondents. The semi-structured interview guide for the manager, questionnaires for both rehabilitators and rehabilitees, and observation checklist for resources were used as research instruments. Piloting of the instruments was done at the Shikusa rehabilitation centre. A case study research methodology was used in the study. Data from objectives were analysed both quantitatively and qualitatively. Descriptive statistics for example frequency tables and percentages sum up information measurably from the closed-ended items. The analysed information was introduced utilizing frequency tables, structured presentations, pie charts, and graphs while qualitative data from the manager's semi-structured interview schedule was summarized thematically and narrated in words. The findings indicated that the main material resources available were playing fields, workshops, dormitories, building and construction tools, carpentry tools, classrooms, poultry apparatus, and teaching and learning materials. The study recommends that service providers at the centre need to help the adolescents to achieve a greater sense of independence, and personal responsibility, setting goals, making choices, and understanding their responsibilities which would enhance their self-determination. There is a need for the government to implement strict measures that would ensure that juvenile acts are monitored and youths are protected from any harm. Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development should come up with guidelines on effective ways of managing learners with behaviour disorders while they are still in the childhood stage.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Nelima Beatrice Silomelo, Master Student, School of Education, Kenyatta University, P.O Box 43844-00100,

    Silomelo Nelima Beatrice is a head teacher Nambalayi D.E.B Primary school in Webuye West Sub-County, Bungoma County. She is a Master’s Degree holder in Special Needs Education (Emotional and Behavioral disorders) at the Department of Early Childhood and Special Needs Education in the school of Education Kenyatta University, Kenya. Her hobby is advancing in research of learners with behavior problems.

  • Irangi Franciscah Wamocho, Department of Special Needs Education, Kenyatta University, P.O Box 43844-00100, Nairobi, Kenya

    Dr. Wamocho Irangi Franciscah is lecturer in the School of Education at the Department of Early Childhood and Special Needs, Kenyatta University, Kenya.

  • Beatrice Bunyasi Awori, Lecturer Dr., 3Department of Special Needs Education, Kenyatta University, P.O Box 43844-00100, Nairobi, Kenya

    Dr. Bunyasi Awori Beatrice is lecturer in the School of Education at the Department of Early Childhood and Special Needs, Kenyatta University, Kenya.

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2023-03-31

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Vol. 9 No. 2 (2023)

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