Masters Degree Dissertations

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    Adaptation of instructional materials for children with hearing impairment in primary schools in Goma division, Mukono municipality
    (Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-09) Nakayiza, Farida
    The study investigated the extent to which instructional materials are adapted for children with hearing impairment in primary schools in Goma Division Mukono Municipality. In particular, the study explored the instructional materials that are adapted by teachers in teaching of learners with hearing impairment, how instructional materials are adapted for children with hearing impairment and the challenges encountered by teachers when adapting instructional material for learners with hearing impairment. The study adopted the qualitative approach where by information was collected using interviews and observation. Purposive sampling method was used to select the respondents. The findings indicated that some of the instructional materials adapted included charts, real objects, audio visual materials, pictures, photographs and text books among others. Although teachers mentioned audio visual materials and text books, there was no evidence showing that they adapt audio visual materials and text books. Findings further revealed that age was an important aspect considered when adapting instructional materials. Other considerations mentioned by the respondents were durability, safety of the instructional materials, number of learners, ability, content to be covered, relevancy and availability of raw materials to use. The findings indicated that teachers face a number of challenges in adapting instructional materials and these include; lack of raw materials to use, lack knowledge to adapt instructional materials, materials to use are expensive and negative attitude from stake holders. The researcher recommends that there is need to build the capacity of teachers to enhance their ability to adapt instructional materials for learners with hearing impairments.
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    Managing hearing impairment among children at family level in olok sub-county, pallisa district
    (Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-11) Omonuk, Ademun Deborah
    The study investigated how hearing impairment among children is being managed at family level in rural communities including Olok sub-county, Pallisa district. It was guided by three objectives: To establish the awareness of how hearing impairment is commonly caused among children at family level in Olok sub-county, to examine how hearing impairment affects the language and communication development of children at family level in Olok sub-county, and to explore the strategies used in managing hearing impairment among children at family level in Olok sub-county. A qualitative research design was adopted for the study involving nine (N=9) participants who included both parents and children with hearing impairment. Purposive sampling was used to identify the participants from whom data was collected using a semi structured interview guide. Findings indicated that families were aware of the causes of hearing loss in their children and were able to mention them. They identified diseases and accidents among others. Slow language development, communication challenges, negative community and neighbors’ attitudes towards children with hearing impairment were the major effects. Other effects noted were financial limitations, busy schedules and ignorance among parents on how to manage and communicate with children with hearing impairment. The findings identified the following strategies for managing hearing impairment among children: training parents in sign language, provision of hearing aids and constant medical checkup. The study recommended for parents to always seek for medical attention of their children from qualified health personnel in health facilities, sensitize their children to avoid playing in dangerous places that can cause accidents for them, train and empower parents on skills for early assessment, avoid putting on very high volumes when using ear phones, and establish a section at the health centers with staff having knowledge on assessment and intervention of hearing problems in children. In addition, parents should solicit for fund to buy for their children assistive listening devices, organize themselves into associations such as Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA) for financial support, training in Ugandan sign language for parents and children, taking children to the nearby health facility for medical examination in case of any sign of HI, and provision of hearing aids to pupils with hearing impairment in inclusive primary schools in rural communities at a free cost.