Unveiling IEP Challenges for Students with Hearing Disabilities: Insights from Special Education Teachers

Authors

M. A. Bukhary, Department of Special Education, Education Faculty, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaFollow

Abstract

The objective of this study was to investigate the reality of the practices of applying the IEPs and Its obstacles for students with hearing disabilities from teachers’ perceptions of special education. The study employed a descriptive research design and utilized a qualitative methodology, wherein the primary data collection instrument was an interview, in order to accomplish the objectives of the research. The survey encompassed a sample of 8 teachers from schools in Jeddah. The studys findings revealed that individualized educational practices in schools within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were high. Also, the findings showed that there are obstacles facing teachers in applying individual educational practices, which can be classified into three basic dimensions: obstacles related to the teacher, obstacles related to the school, and obstacles related to the student’s family.

Recommended Citation

A. Bukhary, M. (2023) "Unveiling IEP Challenges for Students with Hearing Disabilities: Insights from Special Education Teachers," Information Sciences Letters: Vol. 12 : Iss. 11 , PP -.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/isl/vol12/iss11/21