Self-efficacy, teachers competence and attitude as a correlate of academic performance of students with hearing impairment in Oyo metropolis Department: Education By: Badams30 Project ID: 7176 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦4000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study investigates self-efficacy, teachers'' competence and attitude as a correlate of the academic performance of students with hearing impairment in Oyo Metropolis. The study employed a survey research design. The population of the study consisted of 50 respondents, 23 females and 27 male students with hearing impairment from SSS One, SSS Two and SSS Three Classes in some selected secondary schools in Oyo Metropolis. Five research questions were raised and answered. Descriptive statistics and mean scores were employed to answer the research questions. A questionnaire containing 26 items was designed and used for data collection. The result obtained indicates that self-efficacy, teachers’ competence and attitude have an effect on the academic performance of students with hearing impairment. Negative attitude of the teachers will not make students with hearing impairment enjoy education and they may be filled with fear. Based on the findings, it is recommended that the government should employ more qualified special teachers. Also, there should be the development of tailored self-efficacy enhancement programmes that focus on building students’ confidence, self-belief, and resilience these programmes should incorporate strategies such as goal-setting, positive talk, and self-assessment, helping students with hearing impairment overcome challenges and achieve their academic goals. Finally, there should be well-designed teachers’ training and professional development programmes that will emphasize effective teaching strategies and communication techniques. Keywords: Self-efficacy, Teachers’ competency, Teachers’ attitude, Academic performance, Students with hearing impairment Word Count: 232...Preview Download Preview +Other Education project topics and materials you might be interested in»The effect of continuous assessment on academic performance of students in school (a case study of Okitipupa local government area of Ondo state)»Strategies for improving low academic performance in English language in secondary schools»The use of extensive reading in promoting communication competence in secondary school»Influence of social media on the performance of secondary school students as perceived by teachers»The effect of overpopulation on the academic performance of students - a case study of Uselu secondary school, Benin City»Effect of drill and practice on the academic achievement of students in English language in junior secondary schools»Factors affecting the effective implementation of continuous assessment in Oredo local government area of Edo state»The problems of primary school education in Kano State»Factors affecting the implementation of universal basic education in some selected primary schools»Effect of school environment on the academic performance of primary school students»Efficacy of mastery learning on retention and performance in identified threshold concepts in chemistry among secondary school students in Kano municipal, Nigeria»Cultism in Nigeria's tertiary institutions - a case study of Lagos state university»Factors associated with the mass failure of students in integrated science in secondary schools»Impact of principal’s leadership style on students’ academic performance in some selected secondary schools of Gwale local government area, Kano state»The impact of language laboratory for effective teaching and learning of oral English in junior secondary school in Aninri local government area