Addressing students with hearing impairment's current state and future needs: Reforming an inclusive science education

This paper advocates for reforming science education to better accommodate students with hearing impairment, highlighting the unique challenges they face in traditional educational settings. Key obstacles include communication barriers, instructional methods primarily relying on auditory cues, and a...

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Main Authors: Adeniyi Michael Adeduyigbe, Anuoluwapo Elizabeth Adeduyigbe, Bamidele Emmanuel Tijani
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Language:English
Published: Global Association of Educational and Research in Psychology 2024-12-01
Series:International Journal of Studies in Inclusive Education
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Online Access:https://pubs.ufs.ac.za/index.php/ijsie/article/view/1448
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description This paper advocates for reforming science education to better accommodate students with hearing impairment, highlighting the unique challenges they face in traditional educational settings. Key obstacles include communication barriers, instructional methods primarily relying on auditory cues, and a lack of accessible educational materials. The paper emphasises the necessity of integrating visual learning tools and assistive technologies, which have been shown to enhance comprehension and engagement among learners with hearing impairment. Case studies illustrate successful implementations of inclusive practices, showcasing the positive impact on academic outcomes and social integration. However, significant limitations persist, including insufficient resources, inadequate teacher training, and budget constraints that hinder the effective use of technology. The paper concludes by urging educators, policymakers, and stakeholders to take immediate action toward creating more inclusive science classrooms, ensuring equitable access to quality education for all students.
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spelling doaj-art-5cc191471eaa4b749dc26fcacd75f5102025-01-28T11:35:00ZengGlobal Association of Educational and Research in PsychologyInternational Journal of Studies in Inclusive Education3008-18583008-18662024-12-0112121510.38140/ijsie.v1i2.14481412Addressing students with hearing impairment's current state and future needs: Reforming an inclusive science educationAdeniyi Michael Adeduyigbe0Anuoluwapo Elizabeth Adeduyigbe1Bamidele Emmanuel Tijani2University of Ibadan, NigeriaUniversity of Ibadan, NigeriaUniversity of Lagos, NigeriaThis paper advocates for reforming science education to better accommodate students with hearing impairment, highlighting the unique challenges they face in traditional educational settings. Key obstacles include communication barriers, instructional methods primarily relying on auditory cues, and a lack of accessible educational materials. The paper emphasises the necessity of integrating visual learning tools and assistive technologies, which have been shown to enhance comprehension and engagement among learners with hearing impairment. Case studies illustrate successful implementations of inclusive practices, showcasing the positive impact on academic outcomes and social integration. However, significant limitations persist, including insufficient resources, inadequate teacher training, and budget constraints that hinder the effective use of technology. The paper concludes by urging educators, policymakers, and stakeholders to take immediate action toward creating more inclusive science classrooms, ensuring equitable access to quality education for all students.https://pubs.ufs.ac.za/index.php/ijsie/article/view/1448classroom interaction equity in educationinclusive educationstudents with hearing impairmentscience education
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Addressing students with hearing impairment's current state and future needs: Reforming an inclusive science education
International Journal of Studies in Inclusive Education
classroom interaction
equity in education
inclusive education
students with hearing impairment
science education
title Addressing students with hearing impairment's current state and future needs: Reforming an inclusive science education
title_full Addressing students with hearing impairment's current state and future needs: Reforming an inclusive science education
title_fullStr Addressing students with hearing impairment's current state and future needs: Reforming an inclusive science education
title_full_unstemmed Addressing students with hearing impairment's current state and future needs: Reforming an inclusive science education
title_short Addressing students with hearing impairment's current state and future needs: Reforming an inclusive science education
title_sort addressing students with hearing impairment s current state and future needs reforming an inclusive science education
topic classroom interaction
equity in education
inclusive education
students with hearing impairment
science education
url https://pubs.ufs.ac.za/index.php/ijsie/article/view/1448
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