Georgiou, Christiana (2022) Self-reported knowledge and understanding of deafblindness of teachers from a special school in Cyprus. Master thesis, Pedagogical and Educational Sciences.
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Abstract
Title: Self-reported knowledge and understanding of deafblindness of teachers from a special school in Cyprus Problem Definition and Aim: Deafblindness requires special educational support. However, not all teachers of learners with deafblindness are able to meet their deafblind students’ needs, as most educators have limited formal and specific education. This study aimed to gain insight into the five teachers completed two questionnaires, and then a focus group was conducted with four of the five teachers. The data from the two collected questionnaires were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), and the focus group was analyzed with Atlas.ti using thematic analysis. Results: The participants of the study report to have limited knowledge of deafblindness and misunderstandings about deafblindness, and repeatedly expressed during the focus group their need for training in deafblindness. They also mentioned during the focus group the needed teachers’ characteristics and academic skills/knowledge to adequately teach deafblind students. However, the rating of their self-efficacy in teaching their deafblind students is relatively high. Conclusion: The study revealed low self-reported knowledge and understanding of deafblindness, but high self-efficacy on deafblindness.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Supervisor name: | Damen, S. and Westberg, B.A.J. |
| Degree programme: | Pedagogical and Educational Sciences |
| Differentiation route: | Communication and Deafblindness [Master Pedagogical and Educational Sciences] |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Aug 2022 09:15 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Aug 2022 09:15 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/1248 |
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