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Abstract

This study assesses the Technological Preparedness of educators to meet the learning needs of children with hearing impairment. It uses descriptive survey design. Samples were selected randomly using an incidental system from all the inclusive schools of Noida and Delhi-NCR with a population of 150 educators teaching the students with Hearing Impairment. A 5-point Likert scale was constructed for the data collection. Descriptive (frequencies and percentages, mean of means and standard deviations) and inferential statistics (independent t-test) were used to analyze the data. The study found that the Educators from the inclusive schools of Delhi-NCR are well prepared with their skill and knowledge about the technology-based instruction for the children with hearing impairment. Further, the study reviewed the impact of gender also on technological preparedness of educators and found that there is no statistically significant difference between the gender of the educators and their technological preparedness for children with hearing impairment. Lastly, the study recommends strongly that the educators should move ahead to model the application of technology so that the children with hearing impairment can upgrade their knowledge and skills through observation and practice. The teacher training institutions should also infuse technology through practical activities in their offered courses. The training programmes should be reconceptualized to address the technological needs of children with hearing impairment.