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CHALLENGES FACED BY STUDENTS WITH LOW VISION IN PREPARING FOR THEIR PUBLIC EXAMS A QUALITATIVE STUDY

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2021(VI-III).05      10.31703/gesr.2021(VI-III).05      Published : Sep 2021

Challenges Faced by Students with Low Vision in Preparing for their Public Exams: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

    Students with low vision often face problems during their academic careers. The study main purpose was to identify the challenges faced by the students with low vision in preparing for their public exams. The researcher developed a semi-structured interview for data collection from students with low vision. The thematic analysis technique was used to analyze the data. The present study revealed that the majority of the students with low vision had no access to learning material and supportive services. It was found that insufficient government support in terms of budget, inadequate policies, and built environments hinder students with low vision in preparing for their exams; hence, most respondents depend on others to complete their assignments. Also, non-supportive physical environments are adding much to their mobility issues. Participants detailed description in this study will guide school administration, policymakers, examiners, services providers, and parents.

    Challenges, Exam Preparation, Students with Low Vision

    (1) Afshan Khalid
    MPhil Scholar, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Yaar Muhammad
    Assistant Professor, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Sajid Masood
    Associate Professor, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Khalid, A., Muhammad, Y., & Masood, S. (2021). Challenges Faced by Students with Low Vision in Preparing for their Public Exams: A Qualitative Study. Global Educational Studies Review, VI(III), 41-50. https://doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2021(VI-III).05

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Khalid, Afshan, Yaar Muhammad, and Sajid Masood. 2021. "Challenges Faced by Students with Low Vision in Preparing for their Public Exams: A Qualitative Study." Global Educational Studies Review, VI (III): 41-50 doi: 10.31703/gesr.2021(VI-III).05

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    HARVARD : KHALID, A., MUHAMMAD, Y. & MASOOD, S. 2021. Challenges Faced by Students with Low Vision in Preparing for their Public Exams: A Qualitative Study. Global Educational Studies Review, VI, 41-50.

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    MHRA : Khalid, Afshan, Yaar Muhammad, and Sajid Masood. 2021. "Challenges Faced by Students with Low Vision in Preparing for their Public Exams: A Qualitative Study." Global Educational Studies Review, VI: 41-50

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    MLA : Khalid, Afshan, Yaar Muhammad, and Sajid Masood. "Challenges Faced by Students with Low Vision in Preparing for their Public Exams: A Qualitative Study." Global Educational Studies Review, VI.III (2021): 41-50 Print.

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    OXFORD : Khalid, Afshan, Muhammad, Yaar, and Masood, Sajid (2021), "Challenges Faced by Students with Low Vision in Preparing for their Public Exams: A Qualitative Study", Global Educational Studies Review, VI (III), 41-50

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Khalid, Afshan, Yaar Muhammad, and Sajid Masood. "Challenges Faced by Students with Low Vision in Preparing for their Public Exams: A Qualitative Study." Global Educational Studies Review VI, no. III (2021): 41-50. https://doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2021(VI-III).05