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THE CURRENT STATUS OF SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION FOR HEARING IMPAIRED STUDENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION A SMALL SCALE SURVEY IN LAHORE

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).33      10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).33      Published : Mar 2023

The Current Status of Sign Language Interpretation for Hearing Impaired Students in Higher Education: A Small Scale Survey in Lahore

Abstract

    This study investigated the current status of sign language interpretation for students with hearing impairments and the problems they face with interpretation in higher education in Lahore. A quantitative, descriptive approach was used. The population comprised students with hearing impairments in higher education; the sample included 40 students from different higher education institutes in Lahore, selected via convenience sampling. Data was collected via questionnaires: one section with demographic questions, and one with closed-ended questions for students. Most students agreed that using visual aids and the interpreter's signs simultaneously enhanced understanding, and they were satisfied with the pace, seating, explanations, opportunities to participate, and interpretation. They also agreed the interpreters gave feedback and clarified concepts. The research concluded visual aids and simultaneous interpreting optimize understanding for students with hearing impairments.

    Sign Language Interpretation, Hearing Impairment, Higher Education, Visual Aids, Simultaneous Interpreting

    (1) Mudassar Hussain
    Sign Language Interpreter, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Snober Bukhari
    M.Phil. Special Education Graduate, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
    (3) Saira Riaz
    M.Phil. Special Education Graduate, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Hussain, M., Bukhari, S., & Riaz, S. (2023). The Current Status of Sign Language Interpretation for Hearing Impaired Students in Higher Education: A Small Scale Survey in Lahore. Global Educational Studies Review, VIII(I), 376-388. https://doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).33

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Hussain, Mudassar, Snober Bukhari, and Saira Riaz. 2023. "The Current Status of Sign Language Interpretation for Hearing Impaired Students in Higher Education: A Small Scale Survey in Lahore." Global Educational Studies Review, VIII (I): 376-388 doi: 10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).33

HARVARD

    HARVARD : HUSSAIN, M., BUKHARI, S. & RIAZ, S. 2023. The Current Status of Sign Language Interpretation for Hearing Impaired Students in Higher Education: A Small Scale Survey in Lahore. Global Educational Studies Review, VIII, 376-388.

MHRA

    MHRA : Hussain, Mudassar, Snober Bukhari, and Saira Riaz. 2023. "The Current Status of Sign Language Interpretation for Hearing Impaired Students in Higher Education: A Small Scale Survey in Lahore." Global Educational Studies Review, VIII: 376-388

MLA

    MLA : Hussain, Mudassar, Snober Bukhari, and Saira Riaz. "The Current Status of Sign Language Interpretation for Hearing Impaired Students in Higher Education: A Small Scale Survey in Lahore." Global Educational Studies Review, VIII.I (2023): 376-388 Print.

OXFORD

    OXFORD : Hussain, Mudassar, Bukhari, Snober, and Riaz, Saira (2023), "The Current Status of Sign Language Interpretation for Hearing Impaired Students in Higher Education: A Small Scale Survey in Lahore", Global Educational Studies Review, VIII (I), 376-388

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Hussain, Mudassar, Snober Bukhari, and Saira Riaz. "The Current Status of Sign Language Interpretation for Hearing Impaired Students in Higher Education: A Small Scale Survey in Lahore." Global Educational Studies Review VIII, no. I (2023): 376-388. https://doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).33