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Teaching and Learning Module on Learning Disabilities (LD) Using RFID Technology

Noor Maizura Mohamad Noor, Rosmayati Mohemad, Nur Fadila Akma Mamat, Wan Fatin FatihahYahya, Mohd Arizal Shamsil Mat Rifin, Mohamad Nor Hassan, and Mohd Pouzi Hamzah
Software Technology Research Group (SofTech), School of Informatics & Applied Mathematics, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia

Abstract—Over the last decade, there have been dramatic changes in the use of technology to enhance teaching and learning in special education domain. Traditional teaching and learning approach prevents children with learning disabilities (LD) from having opportunities to reach their maximum quality of life in terms of academic, social and emotional development. In addition, not all interactive learning materials is appropriate for LD children and may cause frustration if a child's difficulties interfere with its use. These, indeed, make both teaching and learning more challenging. Children with LD needs assistive technology tool to greatly improve the success of their learning process. In this paper, an emerging application using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) called Children’s Storybook Reading System (StoBook) is proposed. The system is developed for children aged around seven to twelve years old with disabilities in order to assist special education teachers, practitioners and parent in attracting and motivating these children to learn more. This RFID-based application is beneficial to stimulate teaching and learning process for the children to recognize letters and spell words, thus making the teaching and learning process enjoyable. 

Index Terms—learning disability, RFID technology, teaching

Cite: Noor Maizura Mohamad Noor, Rosmayati Mohemad, Nur Fadila Akma Mamat, Wan Fatin FatihahYahya, Mohd Arizal Shamsil Mat Rifin, Mohamad Nor Hassan, and Mohd Pouzi Hamzah, "Teaching and Learning Module on Learning Disabilities (LD) Using RFID Technology," International Journal of Learning and Teaching, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 251-258, December 2017. doi: 10.18178/ijlt.3.4.251-258