Need Assessment for Adaptation of 5th Grade English Text Book in Sign-Based Videos

Abstract

There are many challenges to studying with the traditional teaching method for students with hearing impairment who need video-based resources in sign language to support their studies at home. Because of this, they have to face many problems; we must add technological strategies to help the learning of students with hearing impairment (SWHI) because technological integration has become vital in every field of education. This study aims to establish the need assessment for the adaptation of 5th-grade English textbooks in sign-based videos for students with hearing impairment (SWHI). This research was quantitative by nature. The researcher has used a self-developed questionnaire to collect the data. First, the researcher selected 30 teachers of SWHI from public schools of Lahore to check the reliability of the instrument, which was found at 0.801 as sample 350 teachers were selected conveniently as a sample from public schools of Punjab. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. Findings revealed that many teachers need help with their knowledge, correctness, fluency, resources, vocabulary, and training regarding Pakistan sign language. They reported that they have gadgets and were trained to use them but did not have videos. They do not have SBV for primary classes according to different subjects. Moreover, this study will provide a strong base for developing sign-based videos to facilitate learning of SWHI and inculcate self-paced learning habits. It has been recommended that preparing the SBV is mandatory to learn SWHI, their parents, and novice teachers effectively.