Relevance of Teaching and Learning Infrastructure in Special Needs Education (SNE) Schools in Kenya: Exploratory Audit in Siaya County

Ruth Otienoh, Henry Onderi

Abstract: This paper is based on a study that explored the appropriateness of infrastructure in SNE schools in Siaya county Kenya. Appropriate infrastructure in SNE schools contributes to conducive teaching and learning environment and for the general comfort of the learners. Appropriate infrastructure also ensures that learners are able to access and meaningfully manipulate facilities as required in relation to the type and severity of the disabilities. These include the buildings, and other facilities used, e.g. classrooms, dormitories, dining hall, furniture, beds and other equipment used by SNE learners. These facilitate learners with disabilities to achieve both academically and socially. Ultimately, enabling these learners to achieve greater independence, confidence, self-esteem and greater participation and social inclusion. However, this study found out that most SNE schools were not equipped to handle children with disabilities. In most cases, their infrastructure was not only inappropriate but also inadequate for teaching and learning.

Keywords: Appropriate Infrastructure, Teaching, Learning, Siaya County, SNE, Disabilities, Social Inclusion

How to Cite?: Ruth Otienoh, Henry Onderi, "Relevance of Teaching and Learning Infrastructure in Special Needs Education (SNE) Schools in Kenya: Exploratory Audit in Siaya County", Volume 14 Issue 10, October 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1419-1425, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25924132506, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25924132506