Information communication technologies as a support strategy for learners experiencing reading difficulties
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Authors
Mphahlele, Ramashego Shila
Nel, Norma
Issue Date
2018-12-01
Type
Article
Language
en
Keywords
Reading difficulties , Information Communication Technologies , Learning Support Educators , School Based Support Team , Support strategy
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Abstract
One of the most significant current discussions in education departments around the world is reading difficulties. This article explores the use of information communication technologies (ICTs) to support learners experiencing reading difficulties in two public primary schools. For data collection purposes, a total of 18 school-based support team members and two learning support educators participated in this research through focus group interviews and observation. From the data collected, the teachers’ perceptions, attitudes, understanding, knowledge, values, feelings and experiences were analysed. The study was influenced by Vygotsky’s theory of cognitive development. From the findings, three themes were identified, namely, factors that contribute towards reading difficulties, the effects of reading difficulties and the effectiveness of ICTs in supporting learners experiencing reading difficulties. The most interesting finding was that ICTs as a support strategy proved to be vital in supporting learners experiencing reading difficulties.
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Citation
Mphahlele, S., & Nel, N. (2018). Information Communication Technologies as a Support Strategy for Learners Experiencing Reading Difficulties. Per Linguam, 34(2), 1–13.
Publisher
Per Linguam
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DOI
ISSN
0259-2312