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Impact of language learning software on hearing-impaired students’ language skills

This paper discusses the impact of language learning software that was developed for hearing-impaired students for the Malay Language. The software was developed using Microsoft PowerPoint on a topic of reinforcement words with sign language. This study conveyed an experimental research design u...

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Main Authors: Rubashini Ramakrishnan,, Norshidah Mohamad Salleh,, Aliza Alias,
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Language:English
Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2020
Online Access:http://journalarticle.ukm.my/17324/1/42141-140536-1-PB.pdf
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https://ejournal.ukm.my/akademika/issue/view/1300
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spelling my-ukm.journal.173242021-08-18T07:59:29Z http://journalarticle.ukm.my/17324/ Impact of language learning software on hearing-impaired students’ language skills Rubashini Ramakrishnan, Norshidah Mohamad Salleh, Aliza Alias, This paper discusses the impact of language learning software that was developed for hearing-impaired students for the Malay Language. The software was developed using Microsoft PowerPoint on a topic of reinforcement words with sign language. This study conveyed an experimental research design using pre-test and post-test of 8 hearing-impaired year 6 students that were selected randomly for this study. The study was conducted at one of the primary schools in Hulu Langat in Selangor. The pre and post-test analysis were based on the mean score value. The mean score value increased from 10.3% to 86.4% for multiple-choice questions and increased from 4.2% to 91.7% for sentence structure questions for the post-test analysis. The finding of this study found that students were able to choose appropriate reinforcement words for multiple-choice questions. The study also showed that students were able to construct sentences using appropriate reinforcement words. The implications of the study showed that learning software with interactive elements using sign language and attractive visuals can help hearing-impaired students to improve their understanding on reinforcement words. The usage of technology in various aspects of multimedia along with sign language video also helps to enhance the language skills of hearing-impaired students especially for those who practise visual learning styles. In conclusion, studies that focus on teaching using learning software with exciting elements are encouraged in the future. Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2020 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://journalarticle.ukm.my/17324/1/42141-140536-1-PB.pdf Rubashini Ramakrishnan, and Norshidah Mohamad Salleh, and Aliza Alias, (2020) Impact of language learning software on hearing-impaired students’ language skills. AKADEMIKA, 90 (3(SI)). pp. 103-114. ISSN 0126-5008 https://ejournal.ukm.my/akademika/issue/view/1300
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description This paper discusses the impact of language learning software that was developed for hearing-impaired students for the Malay Language. The software was developed using Microsoft PowerPoint on a topic of reinforcement words with sign language. This study conveyed an experimental research design using pre-test and post-test of 8 hearing-impaired year 6 students that were selected randomly for this study. The study was conducted at one of the primary schools in Hulu Langat in Selangor. The pre and post-test analysis were based on the mean score value. The mean score value increased from 10.3% to 86.4% for multiple-choice questions and increased from 4.2% to 91.7% for sentence structure questions for the post-test analysis. The finding of this study found that students were able to choose appropriate reinforcement words for multiple-choice questions. The study also showed that students were able to construct sentences using appropriate reinforcement words. The implications of the study showed that learning software with interactive elements using sign language and attractive visuals can help hearing-impaired students to improve their understanding on reinforcement words. The usage of technology in various aspects of multimedia along with sign language video also helps to enhance the language skills of hearing-impaired students especially for those who practise visual learning styles. In conclusion, studies that focus on teaching using learning software with exciting elements are encouraged in the future.
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author Rubashini Ramakrishnan,
Norshidah Mohamad Salleh,
Aliza Alias,
spellingShingle Rubashini Ramakrishnan,
Norshidah Mohamad Salleh,
Aliza Alias,
Impact of language learning software on hearing-impaired students’ language skills
author_facet Rubashini Ramakrishnan,
Norshidah Mohamad Salleh,
Aliza Alias,
author_sort Rubashini Ramakrishnan,
title Impact of language learning software on hearing-impaired students’ language skills
title_short Impact of language learning software on hearing-impaired students’ language skills
title_full Impact of language learning software on hearing-impaired students’ language skills
title_fullStr Impact of language learning software on hearing-impaired students’ language skills
title_full_unstemmed Impact of language learning software on hearing-impaired students’ language skills
title_sort impact of language learning software on hearing-impaired students’ language skills
publisher Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
publishDate 2020
url http://journalarticle.ukm.my/17324/1/42141-140536-1-PB.pdf
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