DOI: 10.36347/sjahss.2018.v06i01.019

Pages: 106-114

The purpose of this study was to establish the perspectives of parents on challenges of monitoring the academic progress of learners with hearing impairments in Kenya. This study adopted a qualitative research approach using a case study research design. The study used purposive and saturated sampling techniques to select a sample of 44 informants and collected data by use of interview schedules, focus group discussion guides and document analysis guides. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis technique as proposed by Braun and Clarke [1]. The study found out that parents held that academic counseling served no purpose, tuition at home and visitations too costly in terms of time and money. The study concluded that most parents did not prioritize monitoring of their children’s progress. The findings of this study may be useful to teachers and education stakeholders in understanding the perspectives parents have on monitoring academic progress of learners with hearing impairments.