Communication approaches for educating deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) children in Ghana: historical and contemporary issues. (2nd October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fobi, Daniel; Oppong, Alexander M.
• Is Part Of: Deafness & education international. Volume 21:Number 4(2019)
• Page Start: 195
• Page End: 209
• Publication Date: 2019-10-02
• Subjects: Deaf -- hard of hearing -- children -- students -- communication approaches -- education; Deaf -- Education -- Periodicals; Deafness -- Periodicals; Teachers of the deaf -- Periodicals; Deaf -- Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; 371.91205
• DOI: 10.1080/14643154.2018.1481594
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1464-3154

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This paper discusses historical and contemporary issues regarding communication approaches for educating Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) children in Ghana. Discussion of the communication approaches took into account a brief historical background to the development of formal education for DHH children in the country, academic achievement of DHH students at West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) over the past ten years, types of communication approaches for the DHH in Ghana, as well as legislation and relevant policy documents on educating DHH children in Ghana. The paper recommends the sign communication approach and other strategies which the authors believe will aid Ghana achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 4 for all DHH individuals.