Abstract:
The purpose of the study was to examine the Vocational Training Programmes and
Employment Opportunities for Students at Ashanti School for the Deaf Jamasi,
Ghana. The study was mainly qualitative, which adopted a case study design with
semi-structured interview and observation as the data collection tools. A purposive
sampling technique was used for the study. Findings revealed, vocational programmes
available included leather work, tailoring and dress making and weaving. However,
the study showed challenges teachers and students encountered. It was indicated,
inadequate qualify teachers, material, equipment resources. It was recommended that,
the vocational programmes should be expanded and furnished with materials and
equipment by the school authorities.
Description:
A thesis in the Department of Special Education,
Faculty of Educational Studies, submitted to the School of
Graduate Studies in partial fulfillment of the requirements for
the award of the degree of
Master of Philosophy
(Special Education)
in the University of Education, Winneba
