Department of Hearing Impairement and sign Language Interpretation Studies
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Item Education for learners with hearing impairment in an inclusive setting in primary schools : a case study of Kajiado county, Kenya(Kyambogo University (un published work), 2019-11) Ruitururi, Daniel MbuguaThis study sought to examine the barriers faced by learners with hearing impairment in participating in education in an inclusive learning environment in Kajiado county. The study adopted an exploratory study design where 7 teachers, 2 head teachers and 8 learners with hearing impairment were purposively sampled. Data was collected using questionnaires and interview schedules. Quantitative data was analyzed using a Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 23) while qualitative data was analyzed using thematic approach. Continuous triangulation of both qualitative and quantitative was done to make holistic interpretation of the empirical data and conclusions drawn. The study explored three key categories of barriers to participation in education by learners with hearing impairment; economic, socio-cultural and school-related barriers. It was concluded based on empirical evidence that household poverty is the main economic barrier that hinders participation in education by learners with hearing impairment. All these barriers lead to school dropout by children with hearing impairment, lack of exposure and increased cases of inequality among school going children. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that; the curriculum for learners with hearing impairment should be reviewed by relevant education stakeholders. The government of Kenya should put in place efficient mechanisms to aid in the utilization of Community Development Funds (CDF), Free Primary Education (FPE) and create community sensitization programs about the learning needs for children with hearing impairment.Item Examining the use of ICT in enhancing the academic performance of learners with hearing impairment in Lira city(Kyambogo University (Unpublished work), 2024-09) Ochen, Nixon PeterThe purpose of the study was to examine whether using ICT in teaching can enhance the academic performance of learners with hearing impairment (HI) in Nancy comprehensive school for the Deaf. The researcher adopted the following specific objectives: To examine what ICT equipment were used when teaching learners with HI in Nancy comprehensive school for the Deaf; To establish teachers’ knowledge in exploring ICT equipment in teaching learners with HI in Nancy Comprehensive school for the deaf; To examine the benefit of using ICT in teaching learners with HI in Nancy comprehensive school for the Deaf; To identify challenges faced by teachers of Nancy Comprehensive school for the Deaf in using ICT in the process of teaching learners with HI. To achieve the objectives, the researcher adopted a qualitative research approach to describe and explain participant’s narratives in their natural setting, which enabled the researcher to understand the true picture of the participants as they speak words. The findings revealed that there were some few ICT gadgets in the school. Teachers and leaners also had some little knowledge of ICT and knew about the various forms of equipment used in teaching leaners with HI. In addition, the study found out that ICT has simplified the teaching and retention capability of learners with HI and performance improved. Several challenges such as gadgets being too expensive, power fluctuation, some teachers not able to use the gadget as well as internet bundles being too expensive. Therefore, the study recommends that government strengthen the existing policies that will facilitate the easy teaching of leaners with HI using ICT. For example, not taxing internet bundles to schools that teach HI learners. Providing them with new gadgets, software and training them how to use them.