Information and communication technology usage for holistic development of children with dyslexia: A case study / Muhammed Zivali

Muhammed , Zivali (2021) Information and communication technology usage for holistic development of children with dyslexia: A case study / Muhammed Zivali. Masters thesis, Universiti Malaya.

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Abstract

Information and communication technology (ICT) usage among children has been increasing excessively in these days because of the portable devices, new life-styles and maternity ways. ICT usage and its effects towards the development has not been researched for the children with dyslexia. This study aimed to identify the positive and negative effects of ICT usage, as well as the perspectives of parents and teachers on ICT usage towards the holistic development of children with dyslexia. It was a single case study conducted in a private center at Kuala Lumpur which offers services to children with dyslexia. Three parents for children with dyslexia and their teachers participated in the study. The data was collected through interviews and document analysis. Atlas.ti, was adopted for the qualitative data analysis. Findings of the study revealed that ICT usage among the children with dyslexia had positive effects on the holistic development. It was seen that the children sustained longer attention, easy and fast learning, more confidence, and less struggles in reading and spelling. Moreover, ICT were good for language learning and for emotions sharing of the children with family and parents in addition to help to communicate with school friends while they felt better and happy. It was also seen that ICT kept children active when it improved their hand and finger motors. Nevertheless, the findings illustrated that the ICT usage had negative effects on certain aspects of the development of the children with dyslexia. Some children showed focus problem as ICT easily distracted them. Moreover, ICT caused mis-language usage and unwanted words in addition to the less interaction and communication with parents and peers as they preferred to use ICT in their spare time. The children had some emotional problems like throwing tantrum, bad and unwanted behaviors after using ICT in addition to the physical problems like less movement and problems in motor development. Furthermore, the parents and teachers are advised to control and limit the ICT usage among children by balancing with other activities as they were aware of the benefits and harmful side of the ICT usage. The study concluded that the correct ICT usage among children with dyslexia is important because it has positive and negative impact on the holistic development of these children.

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