| Author's Name: |
Mapepa Peter, Mafumbate Racheal & Magano Meahabo Dinah |
| Subject Area: |
Social Science and Humanities |
| Subject |
Education |
| Section |
Research Paper |
Keyword:
emotional wellness, abuse, self concept, self awareness, incidental learning, secure attachment
Abstract
The study investigated teachers’ perceptions on emotional wellness of learners with hearing impairment in Gauteng Province of South Africa. The wellness theory was used as a lens underpinning this study. Thirty educators were purposively selected from Gauteng province to take part in this study. The province was purposively selected because of its high concentration of special schools for learners with hearing impairment. Thirty respondents in the quantitative design and 10 participants in the qualitative design were teaching Grades R to Grade Seven. The schools were purposely chosen because of their well known record in education of learners with hearing impairment. Researchers used interviews to collect data. The necessary ethical considerations were observed in accordance with standard research standards. Findings revealed that there were mixed views in attitude among the teachers of the emotional wellness of learners with hearing impairment.