Abstract:
The study investigatedtransition programmes available at Shalom Special School,
Nkoranza. The study adopted the qualitative approach and case study design. The sample
size for the study was 12 participants from a population of 16teachers in the school.
Purposive sampling technique was adopted in selecting the participants for the study.The
findings of the study indicated generally that transition programmes available at Shalom
special school are not given much attention and such programmes are not well structured to
meet the needs of the students due to lack or inadequate teaching and learning resources.
However, it is suggested that training equipment, materials and logistic should be regularly
supplied to the special school by Government through the Ghana Education Service to
enhance the training skills of students. In addition, adequate and qualified teachers with
technical and vocational training background should be encouraged to teach in the special
schools after training. The researcher believes that when these recommendations are
implemented, individuals with intellectual disabilities will see positive results in terms of
their independent living.
Description:
A Thesis 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 award of the Master of Philosophy
(Special Education) degree.
