Thực trạng khó khăn học tập và đời sống của trẻ vị thành niên khiếm thính trong môi trường giáo dục chuyên biệt

Tóm tắt

Adolescents with hearing impairment often encounter various difficulties in learning and daily life due to limitations in communication and access to information. However, empirical studies on this population in Vietnam remain limited, particularly in specialized educational settings. This study employed a supplementary mixed-methods design to examine the level and characteristics of learning and life difficulties among adolescents with hearing impairment. Quantitative data were collected from 221 adolescents with hearing impairment aged 10-19 years studying in specialized educational settings in Southeast Vietnam, while qualitative data were obtained through semi-structured interviews with 12 participants. The findings indicated that adolescents with hearing impairment experienced difficulties at a moderate level, with career orientation difficulties reported at a higher level than learning and psychosocial difficulties. No significant differences were found according to gender, whereas differences were observed across age groups and grade levels. Older adolescents and final-grade students tended to report greater difficulties related to career orientation and psychosocial life. The findings also suggest that difficulties in learning, psychosocial life, and career orientation tend to co-occur across different domains of adolescents’ lives, with communication difficulties frequently reported in these experiences. The study highlights the need for communication support, academic support, psychosocial support, and career guidance for adolescents with hearing impairment in specialized educational settings.