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Enhancing Braille Literacy: A Plasticine-Based Intervention Study for Blind Students

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Mohd Norazmi Nordin Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia,Bangi, Selangor,Malaysia
Siti Azura Bahadin Pusat Pengajian Psikologi, GunaandanKerjaSosial, Universiti Utara Malaysia,Sintok, Kedah,Malaysia
Muhamad Abrar Bahaman Islamic Business School,Universiti Utara Malaysia, Kedah,Malaysia
Nor Aina Mhd Khotib Islamic Business School,Universiti Utara Malaysia, Kedah,Malaysia
Bella Datuk Rosdi Universiti Malaysia Kelantan,,Malaysia
Mohd Saleh Abbas MILA University,Nilai, Negeri Sembilan,Malaysia
Nor Fauziyana Mosbiran City University Malaysia,Petaling Jaya, Selangor,Malaysia
Abstract
Enhancing Braille literacy among blind students is crucial for their academic success and integration into society. This study investigates the effectiveness of a novel intervention using plasticine-based Braille notation to improve reading competency. Adopting a mixed-methods research design, the study involved 106 blind students from diverse educational settings. Quantitative measures included standardized Braille literacy tests assessing reading speed, accuracy, and comprehension, while qualitative insights were gathered through surveys and interviews. Results indicate a significant improvement in all literacy measures post-intervention, with reading speed increasing from 25.6 to 34.8 words per minute, accuracy improving from 78.2% to 86.5%, and comprehension scores rising from 65.4 to 73.9%. Participant satisfaction with the plasticine-based approach was high, with 92.5% reporting engagement with learning material and 94.3% expressing overall satisfaction. Correlation analysis revealed a positive relationship between age and improvement in reading competency, suggesting older participants showed greater gains. Qualitative analysis unveiled themes of enhanced tactile experience, increased motivation, and improved retention of Braille characters. Furthermore, a comparison of literacy scores by educational level indicated that participants at higher levels demonstrated greater improvements, with tertiary-level learners showing the most significant increase. These findings underscore the effectiveness of the plasticine-based intervention in enhancing Braille literacy among blind students, particularly for advanced learners. This study contributes valuable insights into innovative approaches for promoting Braille literacy and improving educational outcomes for visually impaired individuals
Publication Details
Page(s) 103-108
DOI DOI not available
Published Journal: International Journal of Communication Networks and Information Security, Volume: 16, Issue: 3, Year: 2024

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Keywords
Mixed-methods research, Braille literacy, Plasticine-based intervention, Educational outcomes, Blind students
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