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International Journal of Language and Education Research 2025, Vol. 7(3) 132-158
Challenges Faced by Sign Language Teachers in Teaching Pupils with Hearing Loss: A Case Study of the Deaf Education Center in Bechar, Algeria
pp. 132 - 158
Publish Date: December 31, 2025 | Single/Total View: 3/2 | Single/Total Download: 3/2
Abstract
Teaching sign language to students with hearing loss presents a unique set of pedagogical, social, and logistical challenges that require specialized knowledge and resources. This study aims to explore the difficulties faced by sign language teachers in delivering effective instruction to learners with hearing loss in the context of the Deaf Education Center in Bechar, Algeria. Also, the family members complain from the different ways of communicating with Deaf children and how they can contact other people, mainly strangers, who are cannot aware of the sign language. A questionnaire was designed and distributed to 25 teachers, collecting both quantitative and qualitative data on teaching practices, resource availability, student engagement, parental involvement, and professional development. The results indicate that while teachers are committed and find their work rewarding, they often struggle with limited instructional materials, insufficient training opportunities, and inconsistent parental support. These findings highlight the need for improved educational resources, sustained professional development, and stronger collaboration between teachers, families, and the wider community to enhance the quality of sign language education.
Keywords: sign language, hearing loss, teaching challenges, special education, teacher development
APA 7th edition
Mouili, F., & Yakout, K. (2025). Challenges Faced by Sign Language Teachers in Teaching Pupils with Hearing Loss: A Case Study of the Deaf Education Center in Bechar, Algeria. International Journal of Language and Education Research, 7(3), 132-158.
Harvard
Mouili, F. and Yakout, K. (2025). Challenges Faced by Sign Language Teachers in Teaching Pupils with Hearing Loss: A Case Study of the Deaf Education Center in Bechar, Algeria. International Journal of Language and Education Research, 7(3), pp. 132-158.
Chicago 16th edition
Mouili, Fatiha and Khelf Yakout (2025). "Challenges Faced by Sign Language Teachers in Teaching Pupils with Hearing Loss: A Case Study of the Deaf Education Center in Bechar, Algeria". International Journal of Language and Education Research 7 (3):132-158.
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