Electronic Theses and Dissertation

This study examines the challenges faced by an English teacher and the strategies employed in teaching hearing impaired students at SLB Bukesra Aceh. A qualitative approach with a case study design was used. Data were collected through structured interviews with one English teacher, and thematic analysis was applied to identify key patterns and themes from the data. The findings show that the main challenges include the need to adapt materials for multi-grade classes, students’ limited vocabulary, difficulty in distinguishing similar words, and the necessity for lesson repetition. The teacher’s limited proficiency in sign language was also identified as a barrier. To address these challenges, the teacher adapted materials, used picture-based media, combined sign language with written text and lip movements, provided background knowledge through visual worksheets, applied comparative techniques for similar words, and collaborated with colleagues. The study concludes that effective English teaching for hearing impaired students requires communication, material adaptation, targeted vocabulary development strategies, and strong collaboration among educators.

Keywords: hearing impaired students, teaching challenges, teaching strategies.

This study examines the challenges faced by an English teacher and the strategies employed in teaching hearing impaired students at SLB Bukesra Aceh. A qualitative approach with a case study design was used. Data were collected through structured interviews with one English teacher, and thematic analysis was applied to identify key patterns and themes from the data. The findings show that the main challenges include the need to adapt materials for multi-grade classes, students’ limited vocabulary, difficulty in distinguishing similar words, and the necessity for lesson repetition. The teacher’s limited proficiency in sign language was also identified as a barrier. To address these challenges, the teacher adapted materials, used picture-based media, combined sign language with written text and lip movements, provided background knowledge through visual worksheets, applied comparative techniques for similar words, and collaborated with colleagues. The study concludes that effective English teaching for hearing impaired students requires communication, material adaptation, targeted vocabulary development strategies, and strong collaboration among educators. Keywords: hearing impaired students, teaching challenges, teaching strategies.