ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to find out challenges encountered in teaching learners with hearing impairment. The researcher was interested in finding out the views of different people towards the education of children with hearing im[airment in the area, therefore qualitative approach was employed to collect data. The researcher chose Head teachers, teachers, parents and children with hearing impairment as sample population because through them relevant and appropriate information would be obtained. The researcher also used interview and questionnaire as research instruments. Interview guides were used to collect data from parents and children with specific learning difficulties because it enabled the researcher to make clarifications on some views given and make possible adjustments depending on their moods and needs. Head teachers and teachers were given questionnaires because they were assumed literate enough to handle these instruments The findings pointed out that although children with hearing impairment and their parents have positive attitudes towards their education, there a number of challenges affecting their learning in the division and hopefully beyond. These include: > Lack of parental commitment and active involvement > Poor academic performance > Poor social status > Labeling and withdraw > Ancient cultural beliefs that these children can not learn. > Lack of self motivation and zeal in learning > Poor teacher-pupil relationship and lack of attention and guidance.
MUZAFARU, K (2021). Challenges Faced By Teachers In Teaching Children With Hearing Impairment Under Inclusive Setting In Makindye Division, Kampala District-Uganda. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/challenges-faced-by-teachers-in-teaching-children-with-hearing-impairment-under-inclusive-setting-in-makindye-division-kampala-district-uganda
MUZAFARU, KIYEMBA "Challenges Faced By Teachers In Teaching Children With Hearing Impairment Under Inclusive Setting In Makindye Division, Kampala District-Uganda" Afribary. Afribary, 11 Jun. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/challenges-faced-by-teachers-in-teaching-children-with-hearing-impairment-under-inclusive-setting-in-makindye-division-kampala-district-uganda. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
MUZAFARU, KIYEMBA . "Challenges Faced By Teachers In Teaching Children With Hearing Impairment Under Inclusive Setting In Makindye Division, Kampala District-Uganda". Afribary, Afribary, 11 Jun. 2021. Web. 18 Apr. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/challenges-faced-by-teachers-in-teaching-children-with-hearing-impairment-under-inclusive-setting-in-makindye-division-kampala-district-uganda >.
MUZAFARU, KIYEMBA . "Challenges Faced By Teachers In Teaching Children With Hearing Impairment Under Inclusive Setting In Makindye Division, Kampala District-Uganda" Afribary (2021). Accessed April 18, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/challenges-faced-by-teachers-in-teaching-children-with-hearing-impairment-under-inclusive-setting-in-makindye-division-kampala-district-uganda