Effects of Computer-Aided Language Learning on the Alphabet Recognition of Non-Graded Learners with Special Education Needs (LSENs)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Due to these special requirements, students' needs cannot be met within the traditional classroom environment. Special education programs and services adapt content, teaching methodology and delivery instruction to meet the appropriate needs of each child. (Teach.com, 2018)Through continuous effort in promoting quality education, likewise, supporting the education for all cause of the Department of Education, the researchers used 10 non-graded learners with special education need (LSENs) of Guronasyon Foundation Incorporated National High School during the school year 2018 -2019 as the subject of the study. Respondents are clinically tested with low IQ level and are considered as learners who are consistently struggling with the level of academic requirements in their respective grades

METHODS

This study aimed to determine the effects computer-aided language learning on the performance of non-graded learners with special education need (LSENs) of Guronasyon Foundation Incorporated National High School. Parameters were based on pretest and posttest. The researchers used the experimental descriptive design thus, applying different statistical treatment such as mean, standard deviation and dependent t-test.

RESULTS

Overall mean results for pretest and posttest for the alphabet recognition are 4.20 and 7.00 having Fairly Satisfactory and Very Satisfactory verbal interpretation. The overall mean result in the posttest is greater compared to pretest, this implied that there is an increase in the alphabet recognition of the subjects before and after the exposure to computer-aided language learning.

Also, the dependent t-test results revealed that the level of performance in alphabet recognition of respondents after the exposure to computer-aided language learning differ significantly since the p-value is less than 0.05. With such results, the null hypothesis is rejected with verbal interpretation of significant.

DISCUSSIONS

In conclusion, computer-aided language learning helps in improving the level of performance in alphabet recognition of students specifically the non-graded learners with special educational needs of Guronasyon Foundation Inc. National High School. However, continuous effort and emphasis on enhancing the level of performance in alphabet recognition should be given to improve their skill.