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Integrating Sensory-based Activity Modules To Enhance Tactile Sensitivity In Braille Learners: A Comparative Study

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dc.contributor.authorNurinsyirah Najihah Izharruzzahir
dc.contributor.authorKhairina Iqlima Batrisyia binti Khairil Anuar
dc.contributor.authorFadzidah Mohd Idris
dc.contributor.authorNurhidaya Mohamad Jan
dc.contributor.authorSiti Munirah Mohd
dc.contributor.authorMohd Shaiful Sajab
dc.contributor.authorHatika Kaco
dc.date.accessioned2024-10-28T17:04:59Z
dc.date.available2024-10-28T17:04:59Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.date.submitted2024-10-28
dc.descriptionESTEEM Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Volume 8(special issue) Page 1–13
dc.description.abstractVisual impairment and blindness are significant global health issues that severely impact the lives of affected individuals and those around them. These individuals encounter unique challenges in their daily routines and learning processes, which sighted people do not experience. Despite these obstacles, visually impaired individuals rely heavily on their tactile and auditory senses to perceive and understand their surroundings. Tactile sensory input is especially beneficial in conveying environmental and visual information to those who are visually impaired or blind. Therefore, a sensory-based activity module was developed to improve tactile sensitivity in learning Braille. This module consisted of four game stations: rice play, sand play, playdough, and finger paint. The participants’ tactile sensitivity was tested on their index and middle fingers, which are primarily used in reading Braille, both before and after engaging with the games. Specifically, the right middle finger exhibited an enhancement of up to 83%, the right index finger showed a 60% improvement, the left middle finger demonstrated a 71% increase, and the left index finger displayed a remarkable improvement of 298%. During the analysis of the module's effectiveness, it was discovered that an overwhelming 94% of the participants expressed great interest and found it highly impactful and over 70% of the participants successfully followed the game instructions and indirectly developed soft skills at each station. Additionally, there was a notable improvement in finger sensitivity, as measured by the two-point discriminator test. This interactive and enjoyable game-based learning approach is ideal for both blind and sighted players. It offers visually impaired individuals a practical method for learning Braille, enhancing their tactile sensitivity, and making the learning process more engaging and effective. The sensory play module not only supports the educational needs of visually impaired learners but also fosters an inclusive environment for all players.
dc.identifier.citationNurinsyirah Najihah Izharruzzahir , Khairina Iqlima Batrisyia binti Khairil Anuar , Fadzidah Mohd Idris , Nurhidaya Mohamad Jan , Siti Munirah Mohd , Mohd Shaiful Sajab and Hatika Kaco Integrating Sensory-based Activity Modules to Enhance Tactile Sensitivity in Braille Learners: A Comparative Study. (2024). ESTEEM Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 8(special issue), 1–13.
dc.identifier.doihttps://ejssh.uitm.edu.my/images/Vol8SIOct24/ICREST01_EJSSHVOL8_OCTOBER2024.pdf
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dc.identifier.issn2600-7274
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dc.identifier.urihttps://oarep.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/24171
dc.identifier.urihttps://ejssh.uitm.edu.my/images/Vol8SIOct24/ICREST01_EJSSHVOL8_OCTOBER2024.pdf
dc.identifier.volume8
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherUniversiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Pulau Pinang
dc.relation.ispartofESTEEM Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
dc.relation.issn2600-7274
dc.relation.journalESTEEM Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
dc.subjectGame Stations
dc.subjectIndex and Middle Fingers
dc.subjectSensory Play
dc.subjectTwo-Point Discriminator
dc.subjectVisually Impaired
dc.titleIntegrating Sensory-based Activity Modules To Enhance Tactile Sensitivity In Braille Learners: A Comparative Study
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oairecerif.author.affiliationUniversiti Sains Islam Malaysia
oairecerif.author.affiliationUniversiti Sains Islam Malaysia
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