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Dr. Beatrice Bunyasi Awori

Senior Lecturer, Department of Early Childhood & Special Needs Education

Home School of Education & Lifelong Learning Department of Early Childhood & Special Needs Education Dr. Beatrice Bunyasi Awori

Dr. Beatrice Bunyasi Awori

Senior Lecturer, Department of Early Childhood & Special Needs Education

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Everlyne A. O.,Awori, B. B. & Otieno, S. (2020) Influence of Socialization on Academic Performance of Learners with Hearing Impairments. A Case of Thawabu Inclusive School in Nairobi County, African Journal Education and Practice. ISSN 2519-0296 (Online) Vol. 6. Issue 6. No. 3 pp47-63, 2020.
  2. Agnes, M. M., Awori, B. B., & Karugu, G. K. (2020). Teacher’s Extent of use of ICT in Promoting Learning for Hearing Impaired Learners in Special Schools in Mombasa County, Kenya . International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, ISSN 2321-2705 (Online) Vol. VII. Issue VIII. of August 2020.
  3. Madalisto, E. M, Mathenge, G.W. & Awori. B. B. (2020). Regular Primary Schools Teachers’ Perceptions on the Inclusion of Learners with Behavioural Disorders in General Primary Schools in Chiwoko Zone, Lilongwe, Malawi in International Organization of Scientific Research 2320-7388 Vol.10. No. 1. of January 2020.
  4. Mpekethu, J. M, Wamocho, F. I. & Awori, B. A. (2020). Availability of Educational Support Systems for the Children of Survivors of Road Traffic Accidents in Kiambu County,Kenya. International Journal of Research and Scientific Information (on-line Journal). Volume VII, Issue VII, Pg 279-285. ISSN:2321-2705.
  5. Mpekethu, J. M, Wamocho, F. I. & Awori, B. A. (2020). Influence of Disabilities Induced by Road Traffic Accidents on Academic Achievement of Survivors’ Children before and After Occurrence of Accidents in Kiambu County. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) Volume 7, Issue VII, pg 270-278 of July 2020. ISSN 2321–2705.
  6. Mulanya, E. N.; Awori, B. B. and Nzoka, S. M. (2020). Effects of Handwriting Difficultieson Academic Performance of Learners with Learning Disabilities in Selected Public Schools in Nairobi County, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research. 8 No. 10 of October 2020.
  7. Mutezigaju, F. Wamocho, I. F. & Awori. B. B. (2019). Assessement Accommodations as Predictors of Academic Achievement of Learners with Physical Disabilities in Rwanda. Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME) Series-3.
  8. Chege Mary Wairimu, Joel M. Chomba and Beatrice Bunyasi Awori (2018) Factors Influencing the use of Assisstive Technology in Teaching Mathematics to Learners with Visual Impairments in Special Primary Schools in Kenya. Academic Research International. Vol. 9 (1) March 2018.
  9. Beatrice Bunyasi Awori and Judith Chepkorir (2018) “Equity in Students’ Enrolment in Public Universities in Kenya: An Analysis of Undergraduates with Disabilities. Commission for University Education: The State of University Education in Kenya, Selected Papers from the 1st Biennial Conference, 2016. Vol. 1, 192 – 206. ISBN 978 – 9966-009-24-1 @ 2018.
  10. Mary Cheptanui Sambu, Nelly Otube and Beatrice Awori Bunyasi (2018) “Assessment of Academic Performance of Learners with Hearing Impairment in Selected Special Primary Schools in Kenya”. International Journal of Education and Research. ISSN: 2411-5681. Vol. 6 No.2. February 2018.
  11. Chabari Patrick and Beatrice Bunyasi Awori (2017) “Strategies used in Teaching Written English Language to Learners with Hearing Impairments: A Case of Njia Special School in Meru County, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research.Vol. 5 No. 121, December 2017.
  12. Hellen Kemunto Nyakundi, Awori Beatrice Bunyasi and Peter M. Chege (2016) Effectiveness of Placement Options for Learners with Hearing Impairments in Kajiado North Sub- County, Kajiado County, Kenya. International Journal of Arts and Commerce. ISSN 1929-7106. Vol. 5 No. 7, October 2016.
  13. Omugur, Julius Patrick and Beatrice Bunyasi Awori (2016) “Teachers’ use of Communication Techniques for Achievement of Daily Living Activities by Learners with Deafblindness in Primary Schools, Uganda”. International Journal of Education and Research. ISSN 2411-5681. Vol. 4 No. 9, September, 2016.
  14. Paul Korir Mutai, Geoffrey K. Karugu and Beatrice Bunyasi (2016). Effects of Communication Disorders on Academic Performance of Learners in Mainstream Primary Schools in Kericho County, Kenya. International Journal of Information Research and Review 2o16, Vol. 03 Issue 02: 1807-1815 February 2016.
  15. Byaruhanga, K. Ismael; Beatrice. Bunyasi Awori and Runo. Mary (2015) Analysis of Educational Services for Learners with Hearing Impairments: A Case Study of Oriental Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo. International Journal of Arts and Commerce. Vol. 4 No. 6 August 2015.
  16. Lucy, Wambui Muiruri; Beatrice, Bunyasi Awori and John, Ngasike (2015). “Classroom Environment and its support to effective classroom communication for deaf learners, Kenya.” International Journal of Innovation and Scientific Research, Vol. 17. No. 1; 144-148, August 2015
  17. Namide Fredrick, Beatrice Bunyasi Awori and Geoffrey Karugu: “The extent of using Individualized Educational Plan on academic performance in sciences by deaf learners: A case of Rev. Muhoro Secondary School for the Deaf; Nyeri County, Kenya” International Journal of Innovation and Scientific Research, ISSN 2351-8014 Vol. 17. No. 1; 136-143, August 2015
  18. Chomba, Munyi.; Mukuria, Gathogo,; Kariuki, P. W.; Tumuti, Samwel and Beatrice Bunyasi Awori(2014): Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities in Kenya: Challenges and Prospects. Disability Studies Quarterly. Vol. 34, No. 4.
  19. Hellen Kemunto Nyakundi, Beatrice Bunyasi Awori and Peter M. Chege: “Factors influencing the placement of learners with hearing impairment in learning institutions in Kajiado North Sub-County, Kajiado County, Kenya” International Journal of Education and Research Vol. 3 No. 4, 209-220, April 2015.
  20. Makokha, Catherine Namalwa, Awori Beatrice Bunyasi and Masinde Edwin (2014): An assessment of the conditions requisite for learning Kiswahili language by learners with hearing impairment in Mumias Primary School for the Deaf, in Kakamega County, Kenya. International Journal of Innovation and Scientific Research. ISSN 2351-8014 Vol.11 No. 1, 8-18 October 2015.
  21. Imbiti Beatrice, Awori Beatrice Bunyasi and Kwena Jacinta Aswani (2014): Strategies facilitating Kenyan sign language progress in primary schools for learners with hearing impairments in western province, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research Vol. 2 No. 1, 38-49. January 2014.
  22. Munyua Carolyn Gakurii, Awori Beatrice Bunyasi and Rukangu Simon (2014) Factors Influencing Choice of Vocational Courses by Learners with Hearing Impairments in Selected Vocational Training Centres, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research Vol. 2 No.7, 1-12. July 2014.
  23. Beatrice Bunyasi Awori, Karugu Geoffrey Kamau and Mugo John ( 2010): Relationship between self-esteem and academic achievement of girls with hearing impairments in secondary schools for the deaf in Kenya, Journal of the American academy of special Education Professionals (JAASEP) pg 38-51.

Books

2018: Kenya Society for Deaf Children: Practical Kenyan Sign Language: A guide book for learners in Primary Schools.
2015: Beatrice Bunyasi Awori and Margaret Murugami: Low Incidence Exceptionalities I Module. Published by Kenyatta University.
2014: Beatrice Bunyasi Awori. Communication Skills II for Learners with Hearing Impairments. Module published by Kenyatta University.
2007: Beatrice Bunyasi Awori and Ambrose Osong, Written Language: written Expression, Spelling and Hand-writing, published by Kenya Institute of Special Education, module series.
2009: Beatrice Bunyasi Awori. Total Communication II, Module published by Kenyatta University.
8th August 2019: Participated in a workshop on “Sensitization on Competence Based Curriculum to Kenyatta University Staff” at Kenyatta University Conference Centre
23rd to 24th May, 2019: Presented a paper on “Challenges and good practice in Deaf Education in Kenya: Diversity in Deaf Education” in an international conference organized by Kentalis in conjunction with Archbishop Mihayo University College of Tabora (AMUCTA) at AMUCTA Tanzania.
13th - 19th April 2019: Presented a paper on “Enhancing quality of Teaching, Research and Community Service Through Centre of Excellence in Early Childhood and Special Needs Education” in a Symposium for Kenyatta University (KU) -Arizona State University (ASU) collaboration” organized by the ASU at Tempe Campus in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
23rd January 2019: Participated in a workshop on “Place of Kenyan Sign Language in teaching of languages” organized by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with USAID in Nairobi.

Conference Papers

  1. Mukuria Gathogo, Chomba Wa Munyi and Awori Beatrice Bunyasi (2012) Inclusive Education in Kenya: The Past, Present and Future. Disability Studies Quarterly (Under Review).
  2. Mukuria Gathogo, Chomba Wa Munyi and Awori Beatrice Bunyasi (2012) Education for Children with Intellectual Disabilities. Disability Studies Quarterly.
  3. 8th August 2019: Participated in a workshop on “Sensitization on Competence Based Curriculum to Kenyatta University Staff” at Kenyatta University Conference Centre
  4. 23rd to 24th May, 2019: Presented a paper on “Challenges and good practice in Deaf Education in Kenya: Diversity in Deaf Education” in an international conference organized by Kentalis in conjunction with Archbishop Mihayo University College of Tabora (AMUCTA) at AMUCTA Tanzania.
  5. 13th - 19th April 2019: Presented a paper on “Enhancing quality of Teaching, Research and Community Service Through Centre of Excellence in Early Childhood and Special Needs Education” in a Symposium for Kenyatta University (KU) -Arizona State University (ASU) collaboration” organized by the ASU at Tempe Campus in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
  6. 23rd January 2019: Participated in a workshop on “Place of Kenyan Sign Language in teaching of languages” organized by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with USAID in Nairobi.