Abstract:
The purpose of the study was to investigate behaviour management and teaching
strategies associated with learners with intellectual disabilities in Community Special
Vocational School in Deduako, Kumasi. The study used the case study design. A
sample of five teachers were purposively selected for the study. Semi-structured
interview guide was used to collect data. The data was analysed using thematic analysis.
The study revealed that learners with intellectual disabilities exhibited self-injurious
behaviours such as hitting or banging their heads against objects and inappropriate
social behaviours such as impatience, depression and rebellious behaviours. Toffees
and biscuits were used to manage behaviour difficulties among learners with
intellectual disabilities. Teaching strategies employed by teachers included play - way
strategy, demonstration and collaboration. Based on these findings, the researcher
recommended that teachers should continue to use positive reinforcement to help
manage the behaviour difficulties associated with learners with intellectual disabilities.
Description:
A DISSERTATION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION,
FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES, SUBMMITTED TO THE SCHOOL
OF GRADUATE STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA, IN
PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR AWARD OF
MASTER OF EDUCATION (SPECIAL EDUCATION) DEGREE
DECEMBER, 2017