Analysis of the academic performance of students with on the integrated education programme in the Hohoe Municipality in the Volta Region of Ghana

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- structured interview and scores from teacher made tests. The study revealed that the integrated education programme had a positive influence over the academic performance of the visually impaired. The recommendations included among others; the provision of extensive opportunities for both pupils and teachers in assessment, in-service training, monitoring and motivating in the mainstream by stakeholders and also provide the necessary academic and infrastructural facilities needed to support the education of persons with visual impairment in the mainstream schools.