Self-Esteem and Career Aspirations as Correlates of Academic Achievement of Learners with Hearing Impairment in Special Secondary Schools in North Eastern Nigeria
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2023-10
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International Journal of Research and Review
Abstract
Academic achievement is an important
parameter used to measure learners’ outcome in
schools. However, studies have shown that the
education of learners with disabilities have
constantly been neglected by the government of
Nigeria. This has led to a downward trend in the
academic achievement of learners, especially
those with disabilities. This study examines the
self-esteem and career aspirations as correlates
of academic achievement of learners with
hearing impairment in special secondary schools
in north eastern Nigeria. Correlation research
design was adopted. The target population is
1,402 learners with hearing impairment in
special senior secondary schools. Multistage
sampling technique was used to select 351
Senior Secondary Two (SS II) learners across
the five special schools in North Eastern
Nigeria. The instruments for data collection are
Learners' Self-esteem Rosenberg Scale (LSRS),
Learners’ Career Aspiration Questionnaire
(LCAQ), and “An English Language Pro forma
(ELP)”. Data gathered were analyzed using
Pearson product moment correlation and
multiple linear regression. The study found a
strong relationship between self-esteem and
academic achievement of learners with hearing
impairment in English language. There was a
moderate but positive relationship between
career aspiration and academic achievement of
learners with hearing impairment in English
language. Both self-esteem and career aspiration
jointly have direct positive impact on students’
academic achievement. The study concludes
that both self-esteem and career aspiration can
independently or collectively push students into
better academic performance. The study
recommends among others that teachers should
work toward boosting self-esteem and career
aspiration of their students through constructive
teaching approach
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Magaji, Y. U., Awori, B. B., & Muthee, J. (2023). Self-esteem and career aspirations as correlates of academic achievement of learners with hearing impairment in special secondary schools in North Eastern Nigeria. International Journal of Research and Review, 10(10). https://www.ijrrjournal.com