The lived experience of learners with visual impairments: A phenomenological study
Date of Publication
2014
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education Major in Special Education
Subject Categories
Special Education and Teaching
College
Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education
Department/Unit
Educational Leadership and Management
Thesis Adviser
Thelma Mingoa
Defense Panel Chair
Joel M. Durban
Defense Panel Member
Waldetrudes M. Sison
Aldrin A.Darilag
Abstract/Summary
The study sought to explore the lived experience of learners with congenital low vision studying in mainstream secondary schools in Metro Manila. Specifically, it aims to describe their experiences as they go through mainstream high school education and determine commonalities and differences of their experiences.
In order to fulfill the aims of the study, a phenomenological research design was utilized. Such design enabled the researcher to understand the learners experiences based on their own perspectives. In-depth interviews were conducted with five (5) research participants with congenital low vision studying in mainstream secondary schools in Metro Manila. Methods of establishing trustworthiness were employed during data explicitation to ensure credibility, dependability, transferability and confirmability of findings.
Encountering and overcoming challenges as the central theme representing the lived experiences of learners with visual impairments studying in mainstream secondary schools as a whole was identified. The central theme of the phenomenon is composed of seven clustered themes. These are (1.) stressful emotions which pertain to the anxieties and doubts learners felt as they go through secondary school life, (2.) prejudiced perceptions of abilities which focus on the misconceptions of members of the school about their visual impairments and how it affects inclusion and participation, (3.) struggle with social interaction which is concerned with the learners issues on interaction with sighted peers, (4.) problems in learning which show the challenges or barriers the learners encountered in school, (5.) factors encouraging meaningful learning which pertain to elements and support present within the school that helped learners to overcome challenges, (6.) learners favorable outlook and attitude which talks about the positive attitude of the research participants that drive them to pursue their education in spite of challenges and (7.) sense of acceptance referring to the sense of belonging participants felt especially with how their sighted peers treated them.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Electronic
Accession Number
CDTG006575
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
1 computer optical disc ; 4 3/4 in.
Keywords
Vision disorders; Low vision
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Recommended Citation
Mendez, I. N. (2014). The lived experience of learners with visual impairments: A phenomenological study. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_masteral/5099