ERIC Number: EJ1397768
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 22
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1360-3116
EISSN: EISSN-1464-5173
Teachers' Experiences of Classroom Behaviour Problems and Mitigation Strategies among Students with Visual Disabilities in Ghana
Mensah, Isaac; Badu, Eric; Awini, Adam; Gyamfi, Naomi; Amissah, John; Abodey, Eric
International Journal of Inclusive Education, v27 n12 p1351-1372 2023
Behaviour problems among students with visual disabilities are mentioned as a challenge confronting teachers. This study explores teachers' experiences of behaviour problems and strategies used to mitigate such problems among students with visual disabilities in Ghana. In-depth interviews were conducted with 15 purposively selected teachers. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. The findings are discussed using a psychological theory, namely the biological theories and psychodynamic theories. The study shows that students exhibit several classroom behaviour problems, categorised into physiological (emotional problems, noncompliance and aggression) and physical and social problems (verbal abuse, sleeping, talking, habitual lateness and teasing). Factors causing behaviour problems are negative attitudes of teachers, unfavourable teaching methods, the nature of the family, and classroom environment. The study concludes that behavioural (rewards and motivation, punishment, and classroom rules and regulations), humanistic (positive student-teacher relationship) and systemic (participatory teaching strategy and resource persons) approaches can be employed as mitigation strategies.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Students with Disabilities, Student Behavior, Behavior Problems, Visual Impairments, Behavior Modification, Intervention, Special Education, Special Schools, Blindness, Elementary Schools, Junior High Schools, Etiology
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Ghana
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