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Social Studies Teachers’ Challenges in Applying ICT Tools for Effective Instruction in Schools for the Deaf in Ghana

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  • Mavis Adwoa Donkor

    (Presbyterian College of Education)

  • Robert Andrews Ghanney

    (University of Education, Winneba.)

  • Emmanuel Dwamena

    (University of Education, Winneba.)

Abstract

This study investigated the challenges faced by Social Studies teachers in applying Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools for effective instruction in schools for the deaf in Ghana. The study was conducted in accordance with the pragmatist research philosophy and employed a mixed method approach through convergent parallel research design and used questionnaires and semi-structured interviews to collect data from 28 Social Studies teachers and 14 headteachers from the fourteen public schools for the deaf in Ghana. The data from the questionnaire were analyzed using means and standard deviations and that from the interview were thematically analyzed. The findings revealed that teachers used ICT tools such as projectors, presentation clickers, visualizers, and computers in teaching their students with hearing impairments The findings also revealed that Social Studies teachers faced several challenges such as lack of ICT infrastructure, lack of ICT skills, lack of frequent ICT training, lack of ICT support, and lack of ICT motivation. The study recommended more investment by the Ghana Education Service in ICT infrastructure support for Social Studies teachers in schools for the deaf in Ghana to enhance their ICT integration and instructional effectiveness.

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  • Mavis Adwoa Donkor & Robert Andrews Ghanney & Emmanuel Dwamena, 2024. "Social Studies Teachers’ Challenges in Applying ICT Tools for Effective Instruction in Schools for the Deaf in Ghana," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(7), pages 1874-1887, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:7:p:1874-1887
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