The Development of learning aid “Thailand map” for children with visual impairments

Abstract

The purposes of this research were to (1) study of development of Learning Aid “Thailand Map” for children with visual impairments and (2) provide Learning Aid “Thailand Map” for self-study. This study investigated and compared the opinions of teachers toward the level of satisfaction given to learning outcome when teaching “Thailand Map” from traditional learning approach and learning aid approach. The samples of this research consisted of 2 groups and each group was taught by one method. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire, inquiring teachers’ satisfaction of traditional learning approach and learning aid approach. Then, the data were collected, analyzed and then summarized. Research results can be summarized that, for children with hearing impairment, via Thailand map, the learning outcome of the student taught by traditional learning approach and learning aid approach were significantly difference at the .05 level. According to teachers’ opinions about studying with learning aid “Thailand Map” approach, it were found that, when considered individual aspects, (1)heuristic learning approach, repeating learning, suitability of communication between user and tool, and promoting learners’ acquisition of knowledge were at the highest level, (2) promoting students’ creativity, quickly increasing learning skill, suitability with student