Exploring the contribution of a school to develop the language of disabled person

Authors

  • Tasnim Rashid Comilla University, Bangladesh

Keywords:

language learning, disable person, autism, education

Abstract

The purpose of this work is to develop an understanding of the language learning process of the disabled person. The significant role of an educational institution for language learning skills and communication skills is addressed based on a questionnaire survey. Children without Autism start learning a language from the very first day of their birth. But children with disabilities find it challenging to learn a language. Language learning is not impossible for disabled people if they get support from their families and get a supportive environment. The study demonstrated the language learning of disabled people in Bangladesh. This study also determines the learners' interest in language learning, the parent's & society's attitude towards learners, and the limitation of disabled learners' education. The scope also covers the context to find out some recommendations for the disabled learner. The researcher has collected data by nonparticipant observation and questionnaire survey. The analysis of data represents the present rate of disabled language learners. The result shows that the learners are much conscious about language learning and communication skill. The teachers are very much concerned about their learners. Besides, they give a chance to the learners to show their extracurricular activities. The outcome addressed that the educational institution provided a satisfactory platform for the learners however the facilities are needed to be improved.

Author Biography

  • Tasnim Rashid, Comilla University, Bangladesh

    Tasnim Rashid achieved Master of Arts in English at Comilla University in Bangladesh. She participated in a project during her master’s degree. Her research focus is on English language teaching and improvement of Education technique. Currently she is looking for a PhD position on her topic of interest.

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Published

20-11-2021

How to Cite

Rashid, T. (2021). Exploring the contribution of a school to develop the language of disabled person. International Journal of TESOL & Education, 1(3), 278-285. https://i-jte.org/index.php/journal/article/view/15

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