dc.contributor.author |
Obeng-Afriyie, J. |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2024-03-19T16:08:48Z |
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dc.date.available |
2024-03-19T16:08:48Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2022 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/2523 |
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dc.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 degree of Master of Philosophy (Special Education) in the University of Education, Winneba
AUGUST, 2022 |
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dc.description.abstract |
The study investigated the academic preparation of students of Senior High Technical
School for the Deaf, Mampong-Akuapem and their transition into the University of
Education, Winneba. Both quantitative data and qualitative data were collected
through questionnaire and structured open-ended interview guide. A descriptive
sequential explanatory design was used. The population was 75 with a sample size of
50 was used. Purposive sampling technique was used to select five parents and five
students who are deaf while 40 teachers were selected based on convenience
sampling. Descriptive statistics and thematic approach were used to analyze the data.
Percentages, frequencies, means and standard deviation were used to present the data.
The means and standard deviation were applied to determine the agreement level of
how teachers prepare deaf students. The study found that there was good academic
preparation of deaf students by teachers. Parents rendered support to their deaf wards
and contributed to their success through cordial and an opened relationship with the
school and teachers. However, parents were unable to communicate with their wards
in sign language. The students selected their elective courses in SHS based on
information and encouragement by friends, seniors and parents. Many of the students
could not report early on campus to partake in orientation. The study recommends
that, there should be proper coordination between the school for the Deaf and UEW.
The school for the Deaf must organize educational trips to UEW for the students to be
familiarized with the university environment, course requirement and courses
combinations. Parents must support their wards who have gotten admission into UEW
to report to campus on time in order to partake in the orientation program organized
by the university. Sign language tutorials should also be organized for fresh students
who are deaf in order for them to be familiar with new signs and concepts used on
campus. |
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dc.language.iso |
en |
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dc.publisher |
University of Education, Winneba |
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dc.subject |
Academic preparation |
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dc.subject |
deaf |
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dc.subject |
University of Education , Winneba |
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dc.title |
Academic preparation and transition of students who are deaf into the University of Education, Winneba |
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dc.type |
Thesis |
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