THE ROLE OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE LEARNING PROCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH SENSORY IMPAIRMENTS
THE ROLE OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE LEARNING PROCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH SENSORY IMPAIRMENTS
Author(s): Mihaela Sterian, Mihaela MocanuSubject(s): Educational Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Sociology of Education
Published by: Editura Pro Universitaria
Keywords: assistive technologies (AT); learning cognitive abilities; professional interests; sensory impairments;
Summary/Abstract: The fundamental objective of the current research was to study the relationships between the level of development of cognitive abilities of individuals with sensory impairments and the degree of participation (capacity and performance) in the process of accessibility by using AT. General learning cognitive abilities were assessed on a batch of 210 people with sensory impairments, users of assistive technology. It was concluded that the subjects in the experimental group have a good level of general learning ability, which recommends them for using the computer - in / as defining competence for their integration on the labor market. Assistive technologies have allowed setting up new opportunities with significant results in the professional field.
Journal: Euromentor Journal - Studies about education
- Issue Year: 2015
- Issue No: 03
- Page Range: 70-80
- Page Count: 11
- Language: English