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Thesis (M.A.)--York University, 2008. Graduate Programme in Psychology. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 98-107). Also available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL: http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:MR38778

Thesis (M.ED. (Adult Education)) --University of Limpopo, 2009 / This report describes the research carried out at Reakgona Adult Learning Centre at Seshego, which is 11 km North-West of Polokwane, the capital city of Limpopo province. The main aim of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of programmes designed for the mentally disabled adults. For me to achieve the outlined aim, I formulated the following research question: • How do programmes designed for the mentally disabled adults benefit them in their everyday lives? In an attempt to answer the above question I decided to undertake an exploratory study to get insight into programmes offered at Reakgona Adult Learning Centre. For me to evaluate if the programmes could have beneficial impact to the target group I looked into the aims and objectives of the programmes at Reakgona Adult Learning Centre. I also took into consideration the vocational training needs of adults with mental disability. The characteristics of programmes and the possibilities for improving the programmes designed for the mentally disabled adults were also considered. Chapter 1; was concluded by describing the scope of the study. In chapter 2; I formulated the assumptions about factors that could contribute towards the provision of effective programmes. The factors are vocational training programmes, basic literacy and numeracy skills, life skills, interpersonal skills, communication skills and self-help skills. After reading relevant documents on people with mental disabilities, conducting exploratory interviews with people on the field and based on my preliminary visit to Reakgona Adult Learning Centre, I came up with other factors that could contribute towards the provision of effective programmes. They are Centre Based Support Programmes and assessment programmes. This chapter was concluded by definition of the key concepts. This chapter was concluded by definition of the key concepts. In chapter 3; I described the design of the study. The main focus of this chapter was to discuss the two tracks of data collection. The first track was about reviewing and interrogating admission policy document of Reakgona Adult Learning centre while the second track had to do with data collection. I also explained how the collected data was analysed using qualitative data analysis method. This chapter was concluded with the reflections, which is about my experiences during the research process. Chapter 4; presented the empirical results of the study. It gave an account of the programmes, which are offered at the centre and the extent to which these programmes are of benefit to the target group. It also provided the description of the centre, vision, mission, aims and objectives, types of programmes and their characteristics. The hierarchical structure of the role players is also outlined. The final chapter (five) presented the final conclusion based on the findings of this study. It gave the overall conclusion of what the researcher has discovered during the research process and account on programmes, which might be effective for the mentally disabled adults at Reakgona Adult Learning centre. Recommendations for the improvement of the programmes were also outlined. This chapter was concluded with the recommendations for further study.

Magistro darbo tikslas ištirti suaugusių žmonių su fizine negalia socialinę įtrauktį per technologinį ugdymą. Tyrimo objektas – suaugusiųjų neįgalių asmenų technologinis ugdymas. Šio darbo aktualumas - naujai pažvelgti į Lietuvos mokymo įstaigas. darbo rinkos mokymo centrus ir profesinio rengimo centrus, išsiaiškinti kokias įsidarbinimo ir karjeros galimybes turi neįgalieji, baigę mokymus pagal šias programas, kaip jų paruošimą ir pasiruošimą darbui vertina darbdaviai. Darbo uždaviniai: išsiaiškinti, kokios programos pritaikytos neįgaliųjų technologiniam mokymui, kokios įstaigos gali ugdyti neįgaliuosius, kokios profesinės karjeros galimybes. Empirinio tyrimo uždaviniai: išsiaiškinti suaugusių žmonių su fizine negalia technologijų rinkimosi motyvus, ištirti neįgaliųjų technologinio ugdymo ir profesinės karjeros galimybes, išsiaiškinti pedagogų, darbdavių požiūrį į neįgaliuosius. Atskleisti suaugusių žmonių su fizine negalia galimybes mokytis technologijų, panaudoti jas darbe ir asmeniniame gyvenime Atliekant tyrimą taikyti kokybiniai (interviu) ir kiekybiniai tyrimo metodai (anketinė apklausa). Kokybinio tyrimo duomenų interpretavimui pasitelktas kokybinės kontentinės analizės metodas. Kiekybinio tyrimo duomenų analizė atlikta taikant statistinių duomenų apdorojimo programą „SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) for Windows 12.0“. Taikyta aprašomoji statistika. Vadovautasi šia ryšio tarp požymių stiprumo interpretacija, remiantis... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / This master survey analyses social integration of disabled adult people trough technological education. Object of the survey - technological education of disabled adult people. Relevance of the survey – to take a new look at institutions of education, Labor Market Training Centers, Vocational Training Centers in Lithuania, to investigate, what employment and career possibilities have disabled people after graduation of educational programs in these institutions, how the employers qualify preparation for job market. Problems of the survey: to investigate, what programs are adapted for technological education of disabled adults, what employment and career possibilities they have, which institutions are able educate disabled people. Problems of empirical survey: to investigate motives of choice technologic of disabled people, to investigate possibilities of technological education and career of disabled people, to investigate attitude of teachers and employers at disabled people, to discover the possibility of technologic learning by disabled people, and its’ application at work and for personal purposes. The survey was done qualitative (by interviewing) and quantitative (by questioners) methods. For analysis of results from qualitative method we used qualitative contetic analyses method. For analysis quantitative survey data was used „SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) for Windows 12.0“. We use descriptive statistics. For quantitative survey we questioned 30... [to full text]

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Thesis (M. A. (Social Work)) -- University of Limpopo, 2019 / Physically disabled adults encounter many constraints in the societies they live in, and are often prone to stigma and discrimination, social exclusion and negative perceptions. Rooted in the qualitative research approach, this study is informed by a sample of 20 adults with physical disabilities. It gathered data relating to experiences of adults with physical disabilities. Participants were identified using purposive and convenience sampling and took part in comprehensive face to face interviews. This data collection method provided a platform to elicit experiences of adults living with physical disabilities. Thematic content analysis was used to analyse data. The major findings that came out of the study included the main challenges faced by adults with physical disabilities, established the accessibility barriers, assessed how adults cope with health challenges, evaluated the cultural and traditional prejudices of adults with physical disabilities and assessed the stigma and discrimination that they face. From the participants’ personal encounters and narratives, the study recommends assistance and support of physically disabled adults, implementation of awareness campaigns and donations to be specified according to their needs. More so, the study recommends extensively involving and consulting adults with physical disabilities in matters that directly or indirectly affects them and supervising and monitoring schools which accepts persons with disabilities.