2011
DOI: 10.1007/s10639-011-9152-1
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The design of a software to enhance the reading comprehension skills of deaf students: An integration of multiple theoretical perspectives

Abstract: In this paper we discuss the role of visual resources, namely Greek Sign Language videos, concept maps and pictures, and their allocation in a multimedia educational software designed to enhance reading comprehension in deaf children. First, we summarize research findings from three bodies of literature that informed the design of the software: reading comprehension and deaf children, the role of visual displays in reading comprehension and multimedia learning theories. In the following part, we describe the s… Show more

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“…Thus, all of the students gave the highest rating to questions related to a visual learning style. Results of studies ( 19 , 20 ) on the effectiveness of video sources in deaf education have shown the important role of visual communication for deaf children. Incidental Learning or natural learning method ( 21 ) happens mostly when computers are used during the completing tasks in the workplace ( 22 , 23 ), or by observation or conversation to coworkers or specialists about tasks ( 24 ).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Thus, all of the students gave the highest rating to questions related to a visual learning style. Results of studies ( 19 , 20 ) on the effectiveness of video sources in deaf education have shown the important role of visual communication for deaf children. Incidental Learning or natural learning method ( 21 ) happens mostly when computers are used during the completing tasks in the workplace ( 22 , 23 ), or by observation or conversation to coworkers or specialists about tasks ( 24 ).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This statement appears from Nikolaraizi and Vekiri (2011) opinion that the vast knowledge obtained by students in the classroom helping their efforts in learning activities. This statement also coincides with learning theory and exposure of knowledge of the specific input from reading comprehension (Demirer & Sahin, 2012).…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Dapatan di atas dapat dirumuskan bahawa terdapat perbezaan yang signifikan dari segi kefahaman membaca antara penggunaan bahan interaktif berasaskan laman web dengan penggunaan bahan konvensional apabila ujian pra adalah dikawal secara statistik atau kovariat. Dapatan ini turut menyokong hasil penyelidikan yang lepas tentang kajian kefahaman membaca dalam dengan berasaskan bahan multimedia (Nickolarazi & Vekiri, 2012).…”
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