Abstract:
The purpose of this research was to investigate the vocational training programmes
for persons with intellectual disabilities at the Dzorwulu Special School. A total
sample of seven (7) respondents were selected with the purposive sampling strategy.
Basically, the interview guide was the research instrument used in the study. The
study found that there are different kinds of vocational training programmes for
persons with intellectual disabilities in the Dzorwulu Special School. Some of the
vocational training programmes run at the school include agriculture (poultry and
gardening), ironing, doormat weaving, bead making, key holder designing as well as
hairdressing and the garment making. Also, it came up that there is enough stock of
material resources available for use at the school. It was however established that the
materials and equipment available are not those that are supported by technology
hence the need to acquire sufficient equipment for Information and Communication
Technology and audio-visual aids for more successful training programmes at the
school . Furthermore, the study found that there is good teacher-related service
collaboration. However, that was just on capacity and in-service training for the
teachers. There is therefore the need to establish team work involving related service
personnel from different disciplines such as speech-language pathologist,
occupational therapist, vocational therapist, and physical in training the students.
Finally, the study brought to light that the main challenge facing the Dzorwulu
Special School for the intellectually disabled was funding. Attempts made to get extra
funding from well-wishers and philanthropist have mostly come out unsuccessful.
The study recommended that the government must ensure that enough funds is made
available for the programmes. Also, the Headmaster and other stakeholders must
engage in other fundraising activities to raise enough funds for the programmes.
Description:
A DISSERTATION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION,
FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES, SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL
OF GRADUATE STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA, IN
PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD
OF MASTER OF EDUCATION (SPECIAL EDUCATION) DEGREE.
