TEACHER SUPPORT FOR PUPILS WITH LOW VISION IN SELECTED REGULAR SCHOOLS IN THE ASHANTI REGION, GHANA

Authors

  • Fofie Douglas Tutor, Akrokerri College of Education, Akrokerri, Ghana
  • Gifty Nana Yaa Rockson Lecturer, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana
  • Jacquline Edem Akosua Dorleku Tutor, St Francis College of Education, Hohoe, Ghana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejse.v6i1.3204

Keywords:

teacher support, low vison, regular classroom, resource teacher

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to ascertain the support teachers provide for pupils with low vision in regular classrooms in the Sekyere South District, Agona. The descriptive survey research design was used for this study with a sample size of 100 respondents. A purposeful sampling technique was used to select the sample, and the instrument employed to collect data was a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using frequencies, mean and standard deviations. The findings revealed that there were varieties of real objects and other materials in the schools for teaching and learning. For example, with large shapes, large-print charts available in the schools for teaching pupils with low vision. The findings also revealed that there are resource teachers, guidance and counseling services, eye screening, and audiological services available in all the schools.

 

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2020-07-21

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Vol. 6 No. 1 (2020)

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