2022, Vol. 3, Issue 1, Part A
Teachers and parents perceived influence of computer assisted instruction on self-help skills of pupils with mild intellectual disability in Lagos state, Nigeria
Author(s): Oluwawumi Oyeyinka Oladipupo and Oyundoyin John Olusegun
Abstract: The study examined teachers and parents perceived influence of Computer Assisted Instructions (CAI) on self-help skills of pupils with mild intellectual disability in Lagos State, Nigeria. The purpose of the study is to assess teachers’ and parents’ perceived knowledge, applicability and effectiveness of computer assisted instruction among pupils with mild intellectual disability. The study adopted survey research method with a targeted population of 63 teachers and 30 parents of pupils with intellectual disability to make the total sample of 93 participants purposively selected in seven special schools in Lagos State, Nigeria. The instrument used for the study was a questionnaire (r=0.83). The information collected was analyzed using simple percentages and t-test, the findings revealed that more teachers have the knowledge of CAI than parents. The perception of teachers and parents on the effectiveness of CAI in the acquisition of self-help skills is positive but teachers perceived CAI to be more effective than parents. Parents and teachers of pupils with intellectual disability perceived the applicability of CAI alike. It was observed that parents’ and teachers’ perceived CAI to be most applicable in the area of eating and purchasing of items. The study recommended that teachers and parents need more training on CAI and should create opportunities for pupils with mild intellectual disability to utilise components of CAI for learning self-help skills. Stakeholders in education of pupils with intellectual disability should make CAI components readily available in both private and public special schools.
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Oluwawumi Oyeyinka Oladipupo and Oyundoyin John Olusegun. Teachers and parents perceived influence of computer assisted instruction on self-help skills of pupils with mild intellectual disability in Lagos state, Nigeria. International Journal of Childhood and Development Disorders. 2022; 3(1): 32-34.
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