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Role of Mobile Technology in Vocabulary Development of Students with Hearing Impairment

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  • Muntaha Ahmad
  • Ghulam Fatima
  • Misbah Malik

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Purpose: The purpose of this quantitative research was to identify the role of mobile technology in the vocabulary development of students with hearing impairment.Methodology: The population of study involved students with hearing impairment from schools in Lahore. A sample of 80 students studying at National Special Education Center, Johar Town Lahore, and Govt. Degree College of Special Education, Lahore was selected studying from 7th grade to bachelors. A self-developed and validated questionnaire was used to elicit students` responses on the usage of mobile technology in the aspect of reading, writing, social media and grammar and punctuation skills. Data was collected personally by going to the institutions and distributing the questionnaires among students. A sign language interpreter translated the questions in sign language and the students gave appropriate answers. The collected data was analysed on SPSS. Independent sample t-test was used to see differences in the vocabulary development based on the usage, age, gender, and grade of the students.Findings: Major findings revealed that mobile technology is playing a significant role in learning vocabulary among students with hearing impairment. It has played a major role in learning new words and connecting with the world more quickly.Implications: This technology should be used for academic purposes to improve their language skills and bridge the communication gap. Conclusions were drawn and recommendations to Punjab Special Education Department of Pakistan were made. &

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  • Muntaha Ahmad & Ghulam Fatima & Misbah Malik, 2021. "Role of Mobile Technology in Vocabulary Development of Students with Hearing Impairment," Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies, CSRC Publishing, Center for Sustainability Research and Consultancy Pakistan, vol. 7(1), pages 159-165, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:src:jbsree:v:7:y:2021:i:1:p:159-165
    DOI: http://doi.org/10.26710/jbsee.v7i1.1560
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