ABSTRACT This phenomenological study explored the social and academic experiences of students who are deaf at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW). Fourteen deaf students who are deaf were purposively sampled from a population of 36 students. Data were gathered through a semi-structured interview guide. Data were coded and analysed using thematic approach. Results of the study indicated that students who are deaf had varied social experiences. Whereas some preferred being at the same ...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to investigate access to healthcare services among students with disabilities (SWDs) in Ghana. Specifically, the study sought to examine accessibility to physical structures of healthcare facilities to students with disabilities, examine the attitude of healthcare providers to SWDs, availability of support services for SWDs in the healthcare facilities and how healthcare service bills are funded by SWDs. I employed qualitative research design dwelling on ...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to explore the learning approaches deaf students at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) adopt and their implications on the students’ academic performance. Data were gathered from 31 out of 41 deaf students. The participants were purposively sampled from level 200, 300 and 400. Data were gathered through ASSIST (1998) questionnaire and students’ academic records. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, independent samples t-test and...
ABSTRACT This study analysed the academic performance of pupils with visual impairment placed on the integrated education programme in the Hohoe Municipality. The evaluation research design was employed for the study. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the respondents for the study. A total of 50 respondents, comprising 20 mainstream teachers, 5 itinerant teachers, 25 pupils with visual impairment were drawn for the study. The instruments used in collecting data were semi- struc...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to investigate teachers‟ attitudes towards persons with disabilities in inclusive schools within Ada East District. The study adopted a mixed research approach, which utilized cross sectional survey as a design with semistructured interview and questionnaire as data collection instruments. A sample of 90 participants (39 males and 51 females) were conveniently sampled. Quantitative data for the study were analysed using descriptive statistics and perc...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to ascertain teachers’ views on vocational training programmes for students with intellectual disabilities in Catholic Special Vocational School, Fijai-Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana. The study employed a case study as it design and the approach was based on qualitative research methodology. Four research questions were raised to guide the study. The instruments were made up of observation; documentation and semi-structured interview to gath...
ABSTRACT The study investigated teachers’ perception of the impact of instructional strategies on pupils with reading difficulties in selected districts in the Central Region of Ghana. A concurrent embedded mixed method design was used for this study. Proportionate stratified sampling procedure was used to select ninety-five (95) upper primary teachers. The response rate was 100% representing 95 teachers. Data were c...