Parents’ Engagement in Mathematics Learning Among Deaf Child

Liong Kon Thai; Mohd Hanafi Mohd Yasin

doi:10.17977/um005v2i12018p043

Parents’ Engagement in Mathematics Learning Among Deaf Child

Liong Kon Thai, Mohd Hanafi Mohd Yasin

Abstract

Mathematics across most of the school’s subjects. The cross-sectional survey of mix method sequential explanatory was held to aim in collecting parents’ engagement in mathematics learning among deaf child from eleven constructs namely mathematical media resources support, encouragement, involvement in child’s mathematical activity, learning of mathematics experience, reading mathematical materials with child, conducive learning environment, recognition and reward, affection, expectation of child’s mathematics achievement, child acceptance and sign language mastery through questionnaires and interview protocol. The respondents were 33 parents from two Special Education National Schools deaf programs in Malaysia. Data have been analyzed through descriptive and theme analysis. The results showed that only three constructs were at the highest level of the mean, namely encouragement, affection and expectation of child’s mathematics achievement whereas others at moderate level. Therefore, parents should take some actions to help child’s mathematics learning such as increase the frequency of encouragement, emphasize the importance of mathematics, provided opportunity to apply basic mathematical facts in daily activities, visual reading materials, apply information technology, acceptance of the deaf child and strengthen the mastery of sign language. Subsequently, education ministry should pursue mathematics textbooks attached with sign language and produce mathematics exercise books in accordance with the format of examination moderation papers.

Keywords

Parents’ engagement; Mathematics learning; Deaf child

Full Text:

PDF

References

Azleen, M. B. (2013). Persdektif Anak Berkerperluan Khas Terhadap Penerimaan-Penolakan Ibu Dan Bapa. Tesis Sarjana Pendidikan, Fakulti Pendidikan, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

Braswell-Burris, P. A. (2010). Factors Affecting the Educational and Personal Success of Deaf or Hard of Hearing Individuals. Tesis Dr. Fal, Faculty of San Diego State University.

Edwards, L., & Crocker, S. (2008). Psychological Processes in Deaf Children with Complex Needs: An Evidence-Based Practical Guide London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Faridah, M. S. (2015). Amalan Kreativiti, Gaya Kognitif Kreatif, Pengaruh Faktor Persekitaran Dan Pencapaian Pelajar Pintar Akademik. Tesis Dr. Fal., Fakulti Pendidikan, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

Gagne, R. M. (1985). The conditions of learning and theory of instruction. 4th Edition. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc.

Hair, J., Money, A., Page, M., & Samouel, P. (2007). Research Methods for Business. England: John Wiley & Sons.

Jamil, A. (2002). Pemupukan budaya penyelidikan di kalangan guru di sekolah: satu penilaian. Tesis Doktor Falsafah, Fakulti Pendidikan, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

Jeynes, W. H. (2011). Parental Involvement and Academic Success. New York: Routledge.

Karal, H. (2015). The effects of a technology-aided learning environment on the improvement of a primary special education School. Educational Research and Reviews, 2908-2918.

Landis, J., & Kosh, G. G. (1977). The measurement of observer agreement for categorical data. Biometrics, 33(1), 159-174.

Liong, K. T. (2012). Kaedah Pengajaran Jemari Ajaib (KPJA) Dalam Pembelajaran Sifir Murid Bermasalah Pendengaran. Tesis Sarjana Pendidikan, Fakulti Pendidikan, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

Low, G. S. (2014). Pembangunan Perisian Matematik Bulatan I dan Kesan Penggunaannya Terhadap Murid Bermasalah Pendengaran. Tesis Sarjana Pendidikan (Pendidikan Khas). Fakulti Pendidikan dan Pembangunan Manusia, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris.

Maimela, M., & Monyatsi, P. P. (2016). Strategies for improving the academic performance of students in Botswana primary schools. World Journal of Educational Research, 3(1), 157-181.

Marschark, M., & Hauser, P. C. (2012). How Deaf Children Learn: What Parents and Teacher Need to Know. Oxford University Press.

Ministry of Education Malaysia. (2010). Surat Pekeliling /Ikhtlsas Bilangan Ii Tahun 2010 : Pelaksanaan Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Low (KSSR) Tahap Satu Mulai 2011. KP(BPSH-SDDK) 201/005/01/jld, 3(5).

Movallali, G., & Poorseyed, S. R. (2015). Attachment styles and perceived parenting styles: A comparison of hearing impaired adolescents and normal adolescents. Journal Social Science Human Studies, 1(3), 7-12

Nancy, A., & Safani, B. (2016). Tahap perkembangan emosi murid bermasalah pendengaran daripada aspek kawalan diri, kemahiran sosial dan motivasi. Seminar Antarabangsa Pendidikan Khas Rantau Asia Tenggara Siri Ke-6 2016, 297-302.

Spencer, P. E., & Marschark, M. (2010). Evidence-Based Practice In Educating Deaf And Hard of Hearing Students. Oxford University Press.

Vinayak, S., Dhanoa, S. K., & Vinayak, R. (2016). Relationship of hopelessness, depression and quality of life in mothers of persons with disabilities. International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies, 17(1): 306–311.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17977/um005v2i12018p043