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View article: Consumers’ recommendations for improving access to healthcare services to adolescents with disabilities in Ghana
Consumers’ recommendations for improving access to healthcare services to adolescents with disabilities in Ghana Open
Introduction In Ghana, Adolescents with mobility and visual impairments and their families, encounter healthcare disparities, including socio-economic, physical, structural and attitudinal challenges, compared to the general population. No…
View article: Assessment of school leadership and quality of inclusive practices in early childhood education in the United Arab Emirates
Assessment of school leadership and quality of inclusive practices in early childhood education in the United Arab Emirates Open
Discussions at the World Early Childhood Conference in 2022 suggested that children from vulnerable backgrounds are excluded from accessing early childhood education. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE) context, although leadership is pivota…
View article: Mental health services for the deaf: an exploratory study of the aetiology, sources of information, and access to mental health services among deaf persons in Ghana
Mental health services for the deaf: an exploratory study of the aetiology, sources of information, and access to mental health services among deaf persons in Ghana Open
The study highlights the need for health policymakers to leverage the information gathered on the study participants' knowledge to develop appropriate mental health training programmes for deaf persons.
View article: From legislation to actual health service: evaluation of health provisions in the disability law of Ghana by adolescents with mobility and visual impairments and their families
From legislation to actual health service: evaluation of health provisions in the disability law of Ghana by adolescents with mobility and visual impairments and their families Open
The study calls for policy adjustments to fully cover specialist care under Ghana's National Health Insurance Scheme, establishment of local-level health assessment and resource centers, educational campaigns to change cultural perceptions…
View article: Editorial: Transforming teacher education in Sub-Saharan African countries towards the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 4 by 2030: new opportunities, challenges, problems and prospects
Editorial: Transforming teacher education in Sub-Saharan African countries towards the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 4 by 2030: new opportunities, challenges, problems and prospects Open
Editorial: Transforming teacher education in Sub-Saharan African countries towards the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 4 by 2030: new opportunities, challenges, problems and prospects
View article: Exploring the perceived knowledge of teacher educators and pre-service teachers on the differentiated instruction practices of teacher educators
Exploring the perceived knowledge of teacher educators and pre-service teachers on the differentiated instruction practices of teacher educators Open
Inclusive education involves creating effective learning environments that welcome and meet the diverse needs of all students. Differentiated instruction (DI) has been identified as a key instructional approach to addressing the diverse ne…
View article: Have we bothered to ask? Exploration of the attitude of teachers toward participating in inclusive education research
Have we bothered to ask? Exploration of the attitude of teachers toward participating in inclusive education research Open
Objective The importance of research cannot be overemphasized. Research findings serve as a guide for the enactment of development policies and legislation. However, not all members of the target population willingly participate in a study…
View article: Factors influencing the intention of trainee special education teachers to integrate assistive technology into teaching students with disabilities in the United Arab Emirates
Factors influencing the intention of trainee special education teachers to integrate assistive technology into teaching students with disabilities in the United Arab Emirates Open
Technology has been incorporated into the educational systems of many countries as a teaching and learning tool. Contemporary discourse has focused on how to prepare teachers to utilise technology in their teaching practice. Although most …
View article: Understanding adults with communication disorders in Ghana: Accessing rehabilitation and support systems
Understanding adults with communication disorders in Ghana: Accessing rehabilitation and support systems Open
Communication is pivotal to our societal experiences; therefore, the onset of a communication disorder will negatively affect an individual's social capabilities. However, in sub-Saharan African countries, there is limited public discourse…
View article: Foreign language pre-service teachers' perceptions of concerns before and challenges experienced during the first teaching practicum
Foreign language pre-service teachers' perceptions of concerns before and challenges experienced during the first teaching practicum Open
The growing call among the countries of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development to recruit, retrain, and recertify foreign and migrant teachers in order to diversify the teaching force to reflect the increasingly diverse …
View article: Coronavirus Disease Vaccination Among Persons With Disabilities: Understanding Vaccine Perceptions and Hesitancy in Ghana
Coronavirus Disease Vaccination Among Persons With Disabilities: Understanding Vaccine Perceptions and Hesitancy in Ghana Open
The effects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been felt globally and in all spheres of life. Developing vaccines was an important milestone in ensuring the protection of lives, but there are concerns about vaccine availability in…
View article: Knowledge and attitudes of deaf persons towards safe abortion services in Ghana
Knowledge and attitudes of deaf persons towards safe abortion services in Ghana Open
Background Deafness refers to partial or total loss of hearing, which, if not appropriately accommodated, may interfere with day-to-day living experiences. Deaf people encountered challenges in their efforts to access essential services, s…
View article: Applying a socio-ecological model to understand the psychosocial support services available to students with disabilities in universities
Applying a socio-ecological model to understand the psychosocial support services available to students with disabilities in universities Open
The importance of psychosocial support for students with disabilities to participate effectively in universities cannot be overemphasized. As an essential aspect of inclusive practice, psychosocial supports empower students with disabiliti…
View article: The self-efficacy of private school teachers toward the implementation of inclusive education in Ghana: A mixed-methods study
The self-efficacy of private school teachers toward the implementation of inclusive education in Ghana: A mixed-methods study Open
Background Although efforts toward practicing inclusive education have stalled in countries such as Ghana, the available data have mainly centred on enacting inclusive education in public schools. With private schools being notable alterna…
View article: Exploring the predictors of teacher retention among beginning teachers in Ethiopia
Exploring the predictors of teacher retention among beginning teachers in Ethiopia Open
There is a global challenge to retain qualified beginning teachers across the school system. In the first 10 years of entering the profession, a large number of beginning teachers exit altogether. While high-income countries have been desi…
View article: Cross-national study of communal attitudes toward individuals with intellectual disabilities in sub-Saharan Africa: Cameroon vs. Ghana
Cross-national study of communal attitudes toward individuals with intellectual disabilities in sub-Saharan Africa: Cameroon vs. Ghana Open
Background An intellectual disability (ID) is characterized by a deficit in the functional, cognitive, and adaptive skills required for independent living. Due to the low cognitive capabilities of individuals with IDs, they have become vic…
View article: The Interaction Between Typically Developing Students and Peers With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Regular Schools in Ghana: An Exploration Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour
The Interaction Between Typically Developing Students and Peers With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Regular Schools in Ghana: An Exploration Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour Open
The purpose of this study is to assess the intention of typically developing peers towards learning in the classroom with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In developing countries, such as Ghana, the body of literature on the r…
View article: Preservice Training Amid a Pandemic in Ghana: Predictors of Online Learning Success Among Teachers
Preservice Training Amid a Pandemic in Ghana: Predictors of Online Learning Success Among Teachers Open
The coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak has brought the world to a standstill, especially the education sector. Globally, it has claimed over two million lives, with over 100 million people infected, forcing schools to close down. This has r…
View article: ‘Nothing about us, without us’: Voices of leaders of disabled people’s organisation in management of disability fund
‘Nothing about us, without us’: Voices of leaders of disabled people’s organisation in management of disability fund Open
In 2005, the Ghanaian government established cash grants for persons with disabilities (PWDs). However, PWDs are still living under deplorable conditions, which have raised questions about the involvement of fellow PWDs in the disbursement…
View article: Teacher Educators’ and Teacher Trainees’ Perspective on Teacher Training for Sustainable Development
Teacher Educators’ and Teacher Trainees’ Perspective on Teacher Training for Sustainable Development Open
In accordance with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), countries across the globe are striving to ensure equitable access to inclusive, quality and lifelong educational opportunities for all children, youth and adults by 2030. Teacher …
View article: Societal perceptions of counterterrorism in Cameroon: The voices of those far from the battlefield
Societal perceptions of counterterrorism in Cameroon: The voices of those far from the battlefield Open
The extant literature has reported on human rights violations perpetrated by state security systems against citizens during counterterrorism efforts. This has contributed to discussions on effective strategies to protect human life and pro…
View article: Experiences of primary caregivers of children with cerebral palsy across the trajectory of diagnoses in Ghana
Experiences of primary caregivers of children with cerebral palsy across the trajectory of diagnoses in Ghana Open
Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a non-progressive disorder of posture or movement caused by a lesion to the developing brain that results in functional limitations. The diagnosis of CP can vary from one child to another, causing family …
View article: ‘There is family tension, but they understand…’: familial and sibling relationships following the diagnosis of cerebral palsy in children in Ghana
‘There is family tension, but they understand…’: familial and sibling relationships following the diagnosis of cerebral palsy in children in Ghana Open
The implications of these findings for policy-making have also been discussed.
View article: Teacher Trainees’ Experiences of Inclusive Practices During Teaching Practice
Teacher Trainees’ Experiences of Inclusive Practices During Teaching Practice Open
Teaching practice has been found to significantly improve teacher trainees' understanding of special educational needs (SEN) and knowledge of inclusive teaching practices.Using a descriptive survey design and a purposive sample of final-ye…
View article: Teacher Educators' Views on Inclusive Education and Teacher Preparation in Ghana.
Teacher Educators' Views on Inclusive Education and Teacher Preparation in Ghana. Open
The crucial role of initial teacher education programmes and teacher educators in preparing effective inclusive practitioners has been universally acknowledged. This study explored the attitudes of 125 teacher educators from four colleges …