Effectiveness of computer training programs for persons with hearing impairment in lahore
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2017
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UMT.Lahore
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This research aimed to explore the effectiveness of computer courses offered in different vocational institutes as perceived by the persons with hearing impairment (PWHIs). In this study research paradigm is quantitative and type of research is descriptive in its nature. Population of the research is hearing impaired persons who have acquired computer training. Convenient sampling technique was used in the study to collect data from 180 PWHIs who got computer training from 04 institutions of Lahore city including the University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Deaf Reach, Lahore, Social Welfare Nasheman Township, Lahore, and Deaf Welfare Awareness Foundation, Lahore. The survey method technique was used where data collected through questionnaire tool. SPSS (Statistical package for social sciences) software was used in this study to analyze the data using frequency distribution of demographic information and respondents statements. Finding of the study shows that most of the participants were satisfied from what they learned in training course do not face much problems during course. Also the respondents understand all the concepts easily, and think that these skills will be helpful during the job. Findings of the instruction related items shows that most of the teachers used sign language during training and given appropriate time to practice in the presence of teachers. The study recommended that content of computer training courses should enhance skills like graphic designing, SEO, Digital Marketing, Sketching, Quick Book, WordPress to earn from Freelancing.