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The use of multimedia technologies in teaching primary school children with intellectual disabilities
The use of multimedia technologies in teaching primary school children with intellectual disabilities

Author(s): Gulnaz Derbissalova, Galiya Abaeva, Roza Turyszhanova, Gulzhanar Bekmuratova, Bakyt Zhigitbekova
Subject(s): School education, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, Inclusive Education / Inclusion, Distance learning / e-learning, Pedagogy
Published by: Birlesik Dunya Yenilik Arastirma ve Yayincilik Merkezi
Keywords: Intellectual disability; primary school students; multimedia; distance education;

Summary/Abstract: In this study, it is aimed to reinforce the use of multimedia technologies in teaching primary schoolchildren with intellectual disabilities. The study was conducted in the spring semester of 2021–2022, and the quantitative research method was used in the study conducted with the participation of 262 elementary school students. Within the scope of the study, 3-week multimedia education online training was also provided to the students. In the study, the ‘multimedia in primary education’ measurement tool developed by the researchers was used to collect data. The data collection tool used in the study was delivered to and collected from primary school students by the online survey method with the help of their families. The analysis of the data was carried out using the SPSS programme; frequency analysis was carried out with the t-test; and the results obtained were added to the study accompanied by tables. As a result of the research, it was found that multimedia technologies have values that benefit primary school students within the field.

  • Issue Year: 14/2022
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 1038-1049
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: English