| dc.description.abstract | The study examined the influence of parental involvement on the learning of children with
hearing impairment at Hand in Hand Uganda inclusive School. It sought to explore how limited
parental involvement affects the learning of children with hearing impairment, to identify
factors that hinder parental involvement in the learning of children with hearing impairment and
to propose strategies for enhancing parental involvement in the learning of children with
hearing impairment. The paradigm for this study was interpretvism whereas the research
design was qualitative; the research method used was a case study. Focus group discussion and
in-depth interview guide were used for data collection. Parents, teachers and learners were the
participants to the study. The findings as per objective one showed that, limited parental
involvement contributes to I early marriages, low morale to study and low self-esteem among
children with hearing impairment. The findings on the factors that hinder parental involvement
suggested negative attitude, communication barriers, busy schedule and financial limitations as
the outstanding factors.
Finally as per the strategies, it was suggested that training parents in sign language, formation
of parent support groups, sharing of testimonies from successful deaf role models and regular
awareness creation on the importance of parental involvement in education of children with
hearing impairment are paramount. In accordance to how parental involvement affects the
learning of children with hearing impairment it was concluded that limited parental
involvement was the major cause for low self-esteem and low morale towards studies of
children with hearing impairment.
In relation to factors that hinder parental involvement in the learning of their children with
hearing impairment, it was concluded that negative attitude and communication barriers were
the most outstanding hindrances for parental involvement. As far as strategies for enhancing
parental involvement in the learning of children with hearing impairment is concerned, the
major conclusion drawn was that training parents in sign language and formation of parent
support groups would promote their active participation in the learning of their children with
hearing impairment. Given the findings arrived at in this study the following are the
recommendations of the study: Training parents and other family members in sign language
would promote active involvement of parents in the learning of their children with hearing
impairment. Awareness platforms on the importance of parental involvement should be
organized for parents and other stake holders.
Parents should be mobilized to form parent support groups. The researcher suggests that further
research be carried out on the effects of lack of parental involvement.
Generally, the study has drawn conclusions that parental involvement is a crucial factor in the
learning of all children including those with hearing impairment. It has been noted that parents
remain a major influence on their children 's learning throughout school and beyond. This
general conclusion is based on the Brofen Brenner Ecological model where parental
involvement influences the support of the child from the various levels. For example, the
immediate family members, the peers, administrators, employers, legislators, the media among
others. It has been assumed that the way other people relate and respond to a given child is
majorly dependent on how his or her parents relate with their own child. | en_US |
