GREAT ZIMBABWE UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR OFFICERS FROM THE SCHOOLS PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES N=5.

Dear Participant,

I am Kubvoruno Brightness Jabulile, a Master of Education (Early Childhood Development)) Degree student at Great Zimbabwe University. I am carrying out a case study research on the experiences of Early Childhood Development deaf pupils in sign language acquisition and development in Masvingo Province.

May you kindly answer the following questions truthfully and honestly? The information you provide will be used for the research with strictness and confidentiality. The research results will be availed to you after the completion of the study. You are also free to withdraw if you so wish.1. What are your views on sign language acquisition and development by deaf children in Masvingo.

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2. Are there any official sign language interpreters in you province? YES NO

3. If the answer is yes in 2, give details.

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4. Does the training of Early Childhood Development teachers include sign language?

YES NO

5. What challenges are encountered by ECD Teachers on handling deaf pupils in local schools?a.......................................................................................................................................b)...............................................................................................................................c)...................................................................................................................................

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6. Is sign language inclusive in the Zimbabwean language policy? YES NO 7. Is the language policy employed effectively on deaf children in schools in Masvingo?

YES NO 8. Comments on the response in 7.

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9. How do you assist schools with deaf children on sign language acquisition and development?

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