Effects of Adapted Computer Use on Mathematics Performance of Students with Cerebral Palsy in Joytown Special Secondary School Kiambu County, Kenya
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Date
2022
Authors
Mulavi, Betty
Wamocho, Franciscah Irangi
Ogalloh, Molly
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OAPUB
Abstract
The paper reports some of the key findings of a study that explored the effects of adaptive
computer use on the mathematics performance of students with cerebral palsy in
Joytown Special Secondary School for the Physically Handicapped in Kiambu County,
Kenya. In the study, a quasi-experimental design was adopted utilizing a sample size of
32 students with cerebral palsy. Purposive and stratified random sampling techniques
were adopted in selecting the sample size. The research study applied Amabile and
Kramer’s progress theory and the primary data collection methods were classroom
observation checklists, interview guides and pre-test and post-test. The research data was
analyzed using SPSS version 22 and primary data analyzed per the study objectives. The
findings on the impacts of adapted computer use on mathematics performance of
students with cerebral palsy are reported. The study findings demonstrated that adapted
computer use increases the academic independence and performance of students. This
confirms that the integration of assistive technology in mathematics learning can be a
compensatory tool for children with cerebral palsy despite the motor and communication
dysfunctions resulting from their disabling condition. On the basis of the study findings,
recommendations are provided.
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assistive technology, adapted computer use, mathematics performance, students with cerebral palsy
Citation
Mulavi, B., Wamocho, F. I., & Ogalloh, M. (2022). EFFECTS OF ADAPTED COMPUTER USE ON MATHEMATICS PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS WITH CEREBRAL PALSY IN JOYTOWN SPECIAL SECONDARY SCHOOL KIAMBU COUNTY, KENYA. European Journal of Special Education Research, 8(3).