scholarly journals Coping Strategies Used By Students with Disabilities in Managing Social and Higher Educational Experiences

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Nageswara Rao Ambati
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Educational Experiences ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Education Needs ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study attempts to understand social and educational experiences of students with disabilities in institutions of higher education and is exploratory in nature. To understand the educational experiences of these students, it is not enough to know only the availability of services and resources. It is also necessary to understand the students personally, and the circumstances in which they live. To answer the research questions posed in this study, the researcher has used mixed methods and three universities were selected through purposive sampling in so as to gain maximum diverse variation. For this study, in-depth interviews were conducted with hundred students with disabilities in selected universities in Andhra Pradesh, India. In this study, quantitative and qualitative data analyses were used and in most cases quotes of real text for each theme were maintained and used extensively. The findings of the study show the students were very categorical about their special needs in order to achieve their goals. A greater understanding has been gained regarding coping strategies adopted by them to manage their higher education needs. Based on findings of the study the researcher has brought out the factors which influence the creation of an inclusive environment in institutions of higher education.

scholarly journals Attitudinal Barriers Encountered by Students with Disabilities in Higher Education Institutions

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nageswara Rao Ambati
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Higher Education Curriculum ◽  
Attitudinal Barriers

The present study is an exploratory in nature. The papers aims to understand the attitudinal barriers encountered by students with disabilities in higher education institutions and its impact on their learning experiences. The study was conducted in the erstwhile State of Andhra Pradesh (now bifurcated in to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana), India. For this study, the researcher selected three universities in different parts of Andhra Pradesh by using purposive sampling. In the second phase the researcher interviewed 100 students with disabilities from the selected universities by using snowball sampling. For this study, quantitative and qualitative data analyses were used and in most cases quotes of real text for each theme were maintained and used extensively. The findings of the paper covered characteristics of students with disabilities, attitudinal barriers faced by them. The findings of the study suggests that changes are needed to be made, not only in the physical environment in which teaching and learning takes place, but also in the way in which higher education curriculum is organised, delivered and assessed and changes should also come in attitudes of teachers, university administration, peer group and public at large.

Qualitative and Mixed-Method Approaches

2015 ◽  
pp. 147-166
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Field Observation ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Inductive Research ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Deductive Research

In this chapter, the juxtaposition and interconnection of deductive and inductive research methods are explored. Qualitative, inductive empirical tools are discussed in depth, specifically in-depth interviews, focus groups, and field observation. Students will learn how these methods are used to generate hypotheses, which can ultimately be tested using deductive research methods. The structure of inductive research questions, and how they differ from deductive research questions, is further addressed, as is how a researcher “makes sense” of qualitative data.

scholarly journals Euphemisms of Corruption among Students of Higher Institutions in South West Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-82
Author(s):  
Olumuyiwa K. Ojo ◽  
Olusola Ayandele ◽  
Sunday A. Egbeleye
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
South West ◽  
Euphemistic Language ◽  
Higher Institutions

Corruption is a pervasive practice in Nigeria that is commonly associated with government officials who divert public funds for private use, while minimal attention is paid to acts of corruption in the educational sector. This study, which is part of research on how language is used to drive and conceal corruption in Nigeria, aims at revealing some corrupt practices in Nigerian higher institutions that are concealed because of the euphemistic language used by students to describe and help perpetuate corrupt practices in their relationships with academic and non-academic staff of different institutions. Four institutions of higher education in south-west Nigeria were purposively selected and focus group discussions were conducted with 54 conveniently selected students of these institutions to collect qualitative data on the explanation of linguistic codes derived from the first phase of this study. The findings revealed extensive usage of ‘runs’ as a superordinate code for diverse acts of corruption including: sex for marks, cash for marks, sex/cash for grade alterations, examination malpractice, and the use of fake documents. Parents and guardians need to listen closely to the language of students in higher education for early detection of assimilation and acceptance of corrupt practices as a way of life.

scholarly journals Accessibility of Microsoft Teams and Moodle Services for the Implementation of E-Learning for Students with Disabilities in Institutions of Higher Education in Ukraine

2021 ◽  
pp. 33-42
Author(s):  
Oksana Khomik ◽  
Nataliia Bielikova ◽  
Svitlana Indyka ◽  
Oksana Kovalchuk ◽  
Viktor Halan-Vlashchuk
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Psychological Adaptation ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Adaptive Physical Education ◽  
E Learning

The current study investigates the ways to increase accessibility to higher education for students with disabilities. The importance of implementation e-learning for such students as one of the preconditions for effective social and psychological adaptation and further successful integration of persons with disabilities into society is emphasized. A survey of students with disabilities was conducted to identify their needs in educational process. The main difficulties that they overcome in the process of education in institutions of higher education are identified. The main peculiarities and advantages of the distance learning course «Adaptive Physical Education» are described created in the Moodle system. The differences and benefits of Microsoft Teams over the Moodle platform in the process of e-learning for students with disabilities are described. The process of organizing of «Adaptive Physical Education» distance learning course for students with disabilities on the Microsoft Teams platform and the purpose of implementation it in the institution of higher education are emphasized.

scholarly journals Proximal Redevelopment of Brownfield and Derelict Sites Near Institutions of Higher Education

2020 ◽  
pp. 62-79
Author(s):  
Berkley N. King Jr. ◽  
Carol J. Johnson ◽  
Sherry Herron ◽  
Leroy Hamilton Jr.
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Jefferson County ◽  
Brownfield Redevelopment ◽  
Community Initiatives ◽  
Brownfield Sites ◽  
High Crime

It is critical to educate higher education faculty about the importance of redeveloping brownfields into usable spaces for campus expansion. While there are many studies on the success of brownfield redevelopment, research is limited on how professors’ perceptions on brownfield redevelopment can help their institutions to impact community initiatives and promote collaborative, environmental efforts. Hence, a need to design methods to collect, record and analyze professors’ perceptions became fundamental in capturing the voices of participants and ensuring the accuracy of their responses. The first set of analysis methods included categorizations, descriptions and interpretations of qualitative data. The secondary method of analysis utilized descriptive statistics to measure the most important indicators that influence professors’ perceptions to redevelop brownfield sites near their campus communities. Pseudonyms are used for the three universities across Jefferson County in the State of Alabama which provided access to their professors. Findings from the study showed that professors from two universities were knowledgeable and aware of the sociological and economic challenges in low income communities where brownfields are geographically located. Findings also indicated that Eta-One University was a recipient of an EPA Region 4 grant that focused on educating low income communities associated with the presence of brownfield sites in their area. Alpha-One University was eager to establish a special partnership initiative. Although Gamma-One University was located in a high crime and low-income community with potential brownfield sites, the faculty showed no interest in participating in the study. Therefore, challenges and factors that Gamma-One University faced were undetermined.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Study on Identity Construction among Teachers Working with Students with Disabilities

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-106
Author(s):  
Farzad Rostami ◽  
Mohammad Hosein Yousefi ◽  
Davoud Amini
Keyword(s):  
Professional Identity ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Identity Construction ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Educational Psychology ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Professional Identities ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Depth Interviews

The purpose of this study was to explore multiple facets of the professional identities of Iranian in-service teachers in exceptional schools. The study adopted a qualitative design. The data were collected through in-depth interviews with 14 in-service teachers. The participants were selected through purposeful sampling. Each interview lasted up to 40 minutes. The whole procedure of the data collection was audio-recorded, and verbatim transcriptions were made. Thematic analysis was utilized to analyze the qualitative data. Three themes emerged: relationships, lower identity, and professional identity. The study has some implications for policymakers, curriculum designers, educational psychology, and teacher educators.

scholarly journals Beliefs, Mental Health, Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors and Coping Strategies Used by College Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-85
Author(s):  
Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk ◽  
Alai Tan ◽  
Andreanna Pavan Hsieh ◽  
Megan Amaya ◽  
Erica Regan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
College Students ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Safety Practices ◽  
And Coping

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has added substantial stress to the college student experience that could escalate the already existing student mental health crisis. Institutions of higher education have been called to explore ways in which they can promote and support the whole student. Objective: To describe college students' beliefs about returning to campus, safety practices, mental health, and strategies used to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods: A descriptive survey was emailed to a stratified random sample of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students (N = 14,459) from a large public Mid-west university. The survey measured beliefs about returning to campus and safety practices, mental health status (anxiety, depression, and burnout), and coping strategies used to deal with the stress of the pandemic.Results: The response rate was 30.7%. Thirty percent of students were not confident about returning to campus safely. Thirty-nine percent met the cut-off for clinical anxiety, 24% for depression, and 39.9% for burnout. A substantial percentage used unhealthy lifestyle behaviors to cope with pandemic stress.Conclusion: Institutions of higher education must accelerate mental health screening and services along with evidence-based preventive interventions and wellness programming for students.

Double Jeopardy: Plight of Female Students with Disabilities in Botswana’s Higher Education

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 384-409 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Moswela ◽  
Sourav Mukhopadhyay
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Disability Identity ◽  
Qualitative Data Analysis Software

Although substantial recent research addresses the importance of higher education (HE) for students with disabilities, this sector has remained under-researched in Botswana. The struggle of female students with disabilities to access and participate in HE remains an issue of great concern for disability activists and researchers. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore and describe the lived experiences of female students with disabilities in their struggle to access and participate in three HE institutions in Botswana. Seven female students with disabilities participated in this research. Multiple methods, such as focus group discussions, photovoice and solicited journals, were used to collect data. The data were analysed using Atlas.ti 7.5 qualitative data analysis software. Three themes emerged, and they are (a) socio-cultural issues and disability identity, (b) access and participation in HE and (c) empowerment of female students. These findings served to inform Botwana’s HE institutions that include female students with disabilities, to help them to promote participation as well as quality of experiences.

An Overview and Study on the Use of Games, Simulations, and Gamification in Higher Education

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bradley E Wiggins
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Instructional Strategies ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Digital Games ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Game Based Learning ◽  
Southern State ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Rate Frequency

This article examines the use of both game-based learning (GBL) and gamification in tertiary education. This study focuses specifically on the use of games and/or simulations as well as familiarity with gamification strategies by communication faculty. Research questions concentrate on the rate, frequency, and usage of digital and non-digital games and/or simulations in communication courses, as well as instructor familiarity with gamification. A survey was constructed with questions emerging from the game-based learning and gamification literature. It was distributed to communication faculty at public institutions of higher education in a southern state. In this context, the author argues that while the term gamification is novel, the approach is not. Based on the results, current gamification strategies appear to be a repackaging of traditional instructional strategies.

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