Abstract:
The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore experiences of deaf students as
they make transition from the Senior High School to the University of Education,
Winneba. Data were gathered from two locations; Mampong Senior High Technical
School for the Deaf and the University of Education, Winneba. A total of 16
participants, comprising six teachers and 10 deaf students were purposively sampled
from a population of 22. Semi- structured interview guide was used for the study on
both the teachers and deaf students. Data was analysed using thematic analysis while
demographic data was also analysed using tables. Findings of the study revealed that
there are no transition programs to prepare deaf students for postsecondary education.
Again, the study revealed that deaf students face diverse challenges in adjusting in the
University after transition. The study recommended that, Mampong Senior High
Technical School for the Deaf, should develop transition programs for deaf students in
order to prepare them for Post-secondary studies. The study again recommended that
the University should put measures in place in order to make the environment
welcoming to deaf students.
Description:
A thesis in the Department of Special Education,
Faculty of Educational Studies, submitted to the School of
Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment
of the requirements for the award of the degree of
Master of Philosophy
(Special Education)
in the University of Education, Winneba
