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Volume : II, Issue : X, November - 2012

EFFECTIVENESS OF COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE CHILDREN WITH MILD MENTAL RETARDATION AT PRIMARY LEVEL

VAISHALI GHAYWAN AND RAJU GOVIND ARAKH

DOI : 10.9780/22307850, Published By : Laxmi Book Publication

Abstract :

There have been a lot of changes in the educational pattern for the last two decades . Special Education conveys that there is a need to use innovative methods in teaching children with disabilities ,In this scientific era computer has a vital role in the teaching learning process. The present study titled “Effectiveness of Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) on the Academic Performance of Children with Mild Mental Retardation at Primary Level ” investigated the effects of computer assisted instruction on the academic performance of the children with mental retardation . Sample size consisted of 5 students (N=5) with mild mental retardation placed in primary level at Save the Children Special Education Centre, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai . Quasi experimental research approach with one group time series design was used. Functional Assessment checklist for programming (FACP) was used for the selection of the Samples . Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) package developed by researcher was used for intervention. Intervention was given namely –Naming of animals (dog ,cat, cow ) ,Naming of colours (red ,blue .yellow ) ,Meaningful counting of Numbers (1 to 5) .The intervention was given for 20 sessions of half an hour each session .T' test was administered ;The findings revealed that the group performed better in post test as compared to pre test . In addition the researcher observed the improvements in attention ,concentration ,Communication and motivation ,among the group during the intervention.

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VAISHALI GHAYWAN AND RAJU GOVIND ARAKH, (2012). EFFECTIVENESS OF COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE CHILDREN WITH MILD MENTAL RETARDATION AT PRIMARY LEVEL. Indian Streams Research Journal, Vol. II, Issue. X, DOI : 10.9780/22307850, http://oldisrj.lbp.world/UploadedData/1597.pdf

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