Qualitative study explores communication barriers affecting academic success in deaf students, indicating the need for improved accessibility strategies.
Key Points
This study aims to explore the academic experiences of deaf students to understand their communication challenges in higher education.
Examined lived experiences of deaf students in a teacher education program.
Utilized critical disability theory and phenomenological model to analyze narratives.
Identified five interconnected themes related to communication difficulties.
Communication barriers stemmed from learning environments designed for non-disabled individuals.
Emerging themes highlighted technology mediation and linguistic challenges.
Recommendations included integrating accessibility into educational practices and administration.
Cite This Study
Therese June V. Aranas (2026) studied this question.