Self-determination Level and Factors Challenging Students with Visual Impairment in Bako Primary School for Blind

Abstract

The main purpose of this study is to investigate self-determination level and challenging factors for visually impaired students at Bako Primary School for the Blind. A concurrent triangulation design of mixed research methods was used. Purposive and comprehensive (available) sampling techniques were employed. Data were gathered through questionnaires and structured interviews from 44 participants, including 37 students, 6 teachers, and 1 director. The gathered data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and the result was organized according to basic research questions. According to the study's findings, students with visual impairment were undertaking self-determining activities and had a high level of self-determination. And there were self-determination differences based on gender, educational level, visual status, and age among students with visual impairment in Bako Primary School for the Blind. Regardless of this outcome, students with visual impairments in school face challenges such as a lack of specialized teachers, a lack of braille books and computers, a lack of sports fields, a lack of self-confidence and commitment to express their feelings, and a lack of opportunities. It has been suggested that In order to overcome these factors; school communities, and other care givers should work together has been recommended.