Classroom environment required for meeting the information needs of students with hearing impairment in Nigerian universities
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12577958 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Liziana N Onuigbo (University of Nigeria), Liziana Onuigbo (University of Nigeria), Ngozi E Osadebe (0000-0002-6512-5758, University of Nigeria, corresponding author), Nancy Ekwulira Achebe (University of Nigeria) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 266-287 |
| Publication date | 2018-04-11 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Inclusive Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1360-3116 • E-ISSN: 1464-5173 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13603116.2018.1459887 |
| OpenAlex | W2796987075 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 11 |
This study examined classroom environment required for meeting the information needs of students with hearing impairment. It employed descriptive design. A total of 165 respondents participated in the study. Three objectives guided the study. Questionnaires and focus group discussion were used for data gathering. Findings identified sign language interpreters, note takers, overhead projectors, telecommunication device for the deaf and hearing aid-compatible sound systems as very highly needed resources in an inclusive university classroom. It was recommended amongst others that lecturers and librarians should endeavour to acquire sign language skill. The study concluded that efficient teaching strategies and resources are important in meeting the information needs of students with hearing impairment
American Sign Language · Assistive technology · Deaf education · Focus group · Inclusion (mineral · Interpreter · Linguistics · Mathematics education · Medical education · Pedagogy · Sign language · Sociology · Special needs · Computer Science · Digital Accessibility for Disabilities · Educational Environments and Student Outcomes · Medicine · Psychology
| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |