دورية أكاديمية
Virtual Sign Language Interpretations in Open and Distance Education: A Probe into 'Enablers' and 'Constraints'
| العنوان: | Virtual Sign Language Interpretations in Open and Distance Education: A Probe into 'Enablers' and 'Constraints' |
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| اللغة: | English |
| المؤلفون: | Sindile Amina Ngubane (ORCID |
| المصدر: | Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education. 2024 25(2):21-37. |
| الإتاحة: | Anadolu University. Office of the Rector, Eskisehir, 26470, Turkey. Tel: +90-222-335-34-53; Fax: +90-222-335-34-86; e-mail: rektor@anadolu.edu.tr; e-mail: TOJDE@anadolu.edu.tr; Web site: http://tojde.anadolu.edu.tr/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 17 |
| تاريخ النشر: | 2024 |
| نوع الوثيقة: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Sign Language, Foreign Countries, Video Technology, Visual Aids, Accessibility (for Disabled), Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), COVID-19, Pandemics, Learning Activities, Barriers, Open Education, Distance Education |
| مصطلحات جغرافية: | Nigeria |
| تدمد: | 1302-6488 |
| مستخلص: | In line with the philosophy of inclusion and various legislative instruments which encourage 'education for all', ODL institutions have made provision for sign language interpreters (SLIs) to facilitate participation for deaf students. Although, some studies have examined issues of virtual learning and the ODL programme; a paucity of studies assessing virtual sign language interpretation (VSLI) in remote educational activities is evident. Therefore, a research study was instituted to probe into perceived enablers and or constraints of providing VSLI during the Covid-19 lockdown in Nigeria. Based on the Job Demand Resources Model, two research questions were raised and answered in this paper. This study adopted the qualitative research design and seven SLIs who had participated in virtual teaching and learning activities during the lockdown were purposively selected to participate in the study. Semi-structured interviews were used for data collection, and the data collected were coded and analysed thematically through using an iterative process. Government policies and the empathetic nature of SLIs were found to be enablers of VSLI, while four themes, namely epileptic power supply; internet connectivity; lack of institutional support and the comprehensibility of deaf students who attended remote lectures were found to serve as barriers to effective and efficient VSLI. Based on the findings, appropriate recommendations were made. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| رقم الأكسشن: | EJ1422495 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | ERIC |
| تدمد: | 1302-6488 |
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