Beschreibung
This book investigates the relationship between learning disabilities and
grade repetition in Kenyan primary schools. Particular consideration has
been given to factors associated with poor performance within the learning
environment, like school conditions, home environment, policy related
issues and the learners themselves.
Kennedy Bota, PhD, graduated from Kenyatta University in 1990 and served
as a secondary school teacher for five years. After the first two years in
service, he served as a deputy head teacher before enrolling for his
graduate studies in Hamburg University. His research interests focuses on
learners with special educational needs, a field in which he gave guest
lectures and workshops at Hamburg University, Leipzig University and
Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany.
