Abstract:
This study analysed the academic performance of pupils with visual impairment placed on
the integrated education programme in the Hohoe Municipality. The evaluation research
design was employed for the study. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the
respondents for the study. A total of 50 respondents, comprising 20 mainstream teachers, 5
itinerant teachers, 25 pupils with visual impairment were drawn for the study. The
instruments used in collecting data were semi- structured interview and scores from teacher
made tests. The study revealed that the integrated education programme had a positive
influence over the academic performance of the visually impaired. The recommendations
included among others; the provision of extensive opportunities for both pupils and teachers
in assessment, in-service training, monitoring and motivating in the mainstream by
stakeholders and also provide the necessary academic and infrastructural facilities needed to
support the education of persons with visual impairment in the mainstream schools.
Description:
A Thesis in the Department OF SPECIAL EDUCATION, Faculty of Educational
Studies, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, University of Education, Winneba
in partial fulfilment of the requirements
for the award of Degree of Master of Philosophy
(Special Education) degree.
JULY, 2015
DECLARATION