Examination of Sign Language Education According to the Opinions of Members from a Basic Sign Language Certification Program

WOS: 000384646800006Being hearing impaired limits one's ability to communicate in that it affects all areas of development, particularly speech. One of the methods the hearing impaired use to communicate is sign language. This study, a descriptive study, intends to examine the opinions of individuals who had enrolled in a sign language certification program by using semi-structured interviews, a qualitative research technique. For this purpose, a semi-structured interview form was prepared and an expert's opinion was received; 190 participants who had completed or were continuing their sign language education were contacted. In the process of data collection, 30% of participants were contacted and interviewed face-to-face. Participants' opinions were divided into five main themes: their reason for joining sign language education, their determination of the place of sign language education in community life, the effect of sign language education in learning environments, examining sign language education programs regarding quality, and examining sign language education in regard to the qualifications of personnel and participants. The findings of this study are thought to be able to contribute to regulations regarding sign language education

Comparison Of The In-Service Training Requirements And The Level Of Satisfaction Of Care Personnel In Children's Homes

7th World Conference on Educational Sciences -- FEB 05-07, 2015 -- Athens, GREECEWOS: 000380613100090Adults assume an important role in the care and education of children. Although the family is considered as the most suitable environment for raising children, various social and economic factors may require or force children to live apart from their families. In this context; this study aimed to determine the in-service training requirements with respect to children' nutrition, food safety, children's diseases and disease prevention of the care personnel assigned at Children's Homes affiliated with the Provincial Directorates of the Ministry of Family and Social Policies, and to compare these requirements with their post-training level of satisfaction. The study was performed with the participation of 43 care personnel working for the Provincial Directorate of Social Services in the Manisa Province of Turkey. The obtained data were then evaluated using content analysis. Twenty six (60.5%) of the care personnel were between the ages of 25-30, while 38 (88.4%) were secondary school graduates in the area of child development. All of the participants expressed that the program was able to meet their training requirements. During the study, it was determined that the care personnel had various training requirements, and that detailed knowledge regarding these needs was very important for the effective planning of the content and duration of their in-service training. (C) 2015 Published by Elsevier Ltd

An Investigation of the Self-Efficacy Levels of the Special Education Teachers Regarding Game Teaching

WOS: 000410669500002The game has been accepted as an effective teaching method which can be used in leaming period of the children in early childhood period. In this study, it has been aimed to investigate the self-efficacy of the special education teachers regarding game teaching with regard to self-efficacy of planning, application and assessment and career self-efficacy. In the study which was planned according to descriptive survey method, "Personal Information Form" and "Game Teaching Self-Efficacy Survey in Preschool Period" developed by Kadim (2012) were used. 127 special education teachers participated in the research. It has been found out that the self-efficacy levels of the teachers regarding game teaching do not differ, but there is a statistically significant difference between planning, application and assessment of game activities and game teaching career, self-efficacy levels and game total points in accordance with their alma mater, status of taking game teaching course and professional seniority. The educational status of the teachers generates a statistically significant difference on game teaching total points and their sex generates a in the sub-dimension of the game activity application. This study in which the game self-efficacy of special education teachers was? investigated is important to determine to what extend the teachers use the games as a teaching tool

Stavovi učitelja o obrazovanju djece s komunikacijskim i jezično-govornim teškoćama

This study aims to examine teachers’ views about the difficulties they face in communication, language and speech education of special needs children, and whereby contribute to its quality. The study group comprised 20 class, subject and special education teachers who agreed to participate in the research. The qualitative method of a case study was utilized in this research, and the data were collected via a semi-structured interview form. In order to draw qualitative conclusions, the participants’ responses to open-ended questions were examined by experts. Research data were obtained in the fall semester of the 2019-2020 academic year. Participants’ views were grouped under six main themes: “Prepared Environment for Language Acquisition,” “Natural Interaction Environment,” “Importance of a Supportive Family Environment,” “Importance of Activity-Based Programs,” “Effect of Technology Use in Education” and “Availability of Support Services.” Accordingly, the teachers’ views mainly focused on providing quality support services to teachers and children. It was also stated that teachers needed education about preparing activities according to communication, language and speech disorders in children and the effective use of technology.Ovo istraživanje imalo je cilj ispitati stavove učitelja o teškoćama s kojima se susreću u obrazovanju djece s jezično-govornim poremećajima. Ovim se istraživanjem stoga nastojalo doprinijeti kvaliteti obrazovanja u području komunikacije, jezika i govora. Grupa ispitanika obuhvatila je ukupno 20 učitelja razredne, predmetne nastave i specijalnih pedagoga koji su pristali sudjelovati u istraživanju provedenom upotrebom kvalitativne metode studije slučaja. Podatci su sakupljeni putem obrasca polustrukturiranoga intervjua. Odgovore sudionika na otvorena pitanja analizirali su stručnjaci s ciljem dobivanja kvalitativnih zaključaka. Podatci su sakupljeni tijekom jesenskoga dijela 2019./2020. školske godine. Stavovi ispitanika grupirani su u šest glavnih tema: „Pripremljena okolina za učenje jezika”, „Okolina prirodne interakcije”, „Važnost podupiruće obiteljske okoline”, „Važnost programa zasnovanih na aktivnosti”, „Učinak upotrebe tehnologije u obrazovanju” i „Dostupnost službi potpore”. Rezultati pokazuju da su stavovi učitelja usredotočeni uglavnom na pružanje kvalitetne podrške učiteljima i djeci. Također je utvrđeno da učitelji trebaju obrazovanje o pripremanju aktivnosti prilagođenih komunikacijskim, jezičnim i govornim teškoćama djece i u području učinkovite upotrebe tehnologije.  

Examining the Preschool Educational Institutions in European Union Countries and in Turkey

4th World Conference on Educational Sciences (WCES) -- FEB 02-05, 2012 -- Univ Barcelona, Barcelona, SPAINWOS: 000314465901121An individual who starts education in domestic environment continues with this period at educational institutions. The qualities of educational institutions make clear distinctions in children's learning. This is a comparative study aiming to examine different variables regarding the institutions offering daily care and education, age span to attend these institutions, the curriculum, compulsory education, evaluation techniques and service duration in Turkey and in the member countries of European Union. It is a descriptive study to determine the existing situation. The findings reveal that while the compulsory education starts between the ages 4-5 in most of the EU countries, children receive pre-school education between the ages 3-6. (C) 2012 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and/or peer review under responsibility of Prof. Dr. Huseyin UzunboyluAcad World Educ & Res Ctr, Near E Univ, Bahcesehir Univ, Ankara Univ, Hacettepe Univ, Cyprus Educ Sci Asso

Risk Factors For Hearing Loss And Results Of Newborn Hearing Screening In Rural Area

Objective: This article reports the results of newborn hearing screening which has been performed between March 2009-2010 in Cizre State Hospital. The results of the first step hearing screening were discussed together with the risk factors for hearing loss. Materials and Methods: All 1840 babies that were born in Cizre State Hospital between March 2009 and March 2010 were enrolled in the study. They all underwent TEOAE (transient otoacoustic emissions) test as the first step of hearing screening. Results: Of the 1840 babies who were screened, 1441 (78.3%) passed the first test and remaining 399 (21.7%) were called again for the second test. Hundred and fourteen (6.2 %) of these babies were not brought for control. Among the latter patients 29 had various risk factors for hearing loss. 249 (13.5%) of the 285 (15.5%) babies who were re-evaluated, passed the test and remaining 36 (1.96%) were referred to the second step institutions. Conclusion: In rural areas more intensive protocols should be employed. Those babies delivered during weekends and nights should be screened before discharge and a member of the hearing screening team should be present during this time period as well. AABR (Automated Auditory Brainstem Response) and TEAOE should be done together in these high risk areas. More efficient way of follow-up of these babies is also necessary.Wo

Perceptions of Family Needs in Mothers of Children with Physical Disabilities

One of the important factor to the compliance to disability of children is to determine the needs of the children with disabilities and their families. This study was designed to investigate the perceptions of family needs in mothers of children with physical disabilities. The study included 113 mothers of children with physical disabilities. The perception of family needs in mothers was assessed by Assessment of Family Needs-FNS developed by Bailey ve Simenson (1988). The data was evaluated by the Single Relation Variance Analysis, t Test, Scheffe Test and Pearson Correlation Test, using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 18.0) packet programme. Education levels of the mothers showed difference on knowledge needs (F=5.999, p=0.001), support needs (F=3.759, p=0.013) and general needs (F=3.300, p=0.023) dimensions. Meeting the basic needs of the families may increase the quality of life of the mothers who are the active member of rehabilitation process and may also effect the rehabilitation process in a positive way. (C) 2012 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and/or peer review under responsibility of Prof. Dr. Huseyin UzunboyluWo

Comparison Of The Family Environment Perception Levels Of The Mothers Who Have Physically Handicapped Children In Preschool And Primary School Period

Mothers and fathers are accepted as having major roles in the development and education period of the physically handicapped children. Most intensive periods of children to interest and care of their mothers are; preschool and primary school periods therefore these periods have great importance in physically handicapped children. This study aimed to compare the family environment perception levels of the mothers who have physically handicapped children in preschool (3-6 years) and primary school (7-10 years) period. This study included 84 physically handicapped children and their mothers. Perception of family environment of mothers were determined by Family Environment Questionnaire-FEQ. The results indicated that preschool or primary school period did not effect the family environment perception of the mothers of the physically handicapped children (p>0.05). Physically handicapped children requires different support servicesWoSScopu