English Language Learning Strategies of Visually Impaired Learners in an Integrated Classroom

Abstract

The research entitled English Language Learning Strategies of Visually Impaired Learners in an Integrated Classroom was an attempt to explore English language learning strategies of visually impaired learners in integrated classroom. I followed an ethnographic research design. To meet the objective of the study, I selected three visually impaired learners as sample from one of the integrated school of Kathmandu district, using purposive non-random sampling procedure. Classroom observation and ethnographic interview guidelines were used as tools for primary data collection. The observed classes of the selected learners and their interviews were recorded to obtain information. The collected data were transcribed and then analyzed and interpreted thematically and narratively. Visually impaired learners used different kinds of learning strategies. They include cognitive, metacognitive, social, socio-affective, management and planning and compensation strategies for English language learning at integrated classroom. The present study consists of five chapters. Each chapter is divided into different headings and sub-headings. The first chapter deals with the introduction part of the study which consists of background of the study, statement of the problem, objectives of the study, delimitations of the study and operational definition of key terms. The second chapter consists of review of related theoretical and empirical literature and conceptual framework. The third chapter consists of the methods and procedures of the study. It includes the design of the study, population, sample, sampling strategy, sources of data, research tools, data collection procedures, data analysis and interpretation procedures and ethical considerations. The fourth chapter includes the analysis and interpretation of the data. Finally the fifth chapter presents findings, conclusions and recommendations related to policy, practice and further research. References and appendices are also included at the last part of this thesis.