Resource Provisions for Students with Deafness in Special Education Program: A Quantitative Analysis

Abstract

This research article investigates the provision of essential input resources within the Special Education Program for deaf students studying at primary school level in Punjab, Pakistan. Employing a quantitative approach, the study utilized a multistage random sampling technique to select heads of institutes from four distinct zones in Punjab. Data was collected through a precisely constructed self-developed questionnaire, exhibiting a commendable reliability coefficient of 0.91. The findings of the study include provisions for pick and drop facilities, monthly stipends, uniforms, books, and adequate furniture, contributing to an enhanced learning environment for these students. However, the study identified the lack of an adequate number of support staff and paraprofessionals, limited opportunities for in-service trainings, insufficiently equipped computer labs and libraries and exclusion of relevant curriculum content. So, it emphasizes the need for regular monitoring and assessment to device the program's progress and address any deficiencies that may arise.