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Utilization of Filipino Sign Language-Sight Words Intervention (FSL-SWI) to Increase the Literacy Skills of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) Pupils |
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| Creator | Jordan S. Madronio |
| Title | Utilization of Filipino Sign Language-Sight Words Intervention (FSL-SWI) to Increase the Literacy Skills of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) Pupils |
| Contributor | Angelita Socorro P. Trinidad, Karen Dorris G. Samson |
| Publisher | Phetchaburi Rajabhat University |
| Publication Year | 2567 |
| Journal Title | Interdisciplinary Research Review (IRR) |
| Journal Vol. | 19 |
| Journal No. | 6 |
| Page no. | 28-39 |
| Keyword | sight words, deaf and hard-of-hearing education, Filipino Sign Language, multimedia |
| URL Website | https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jtir |
| Website title | Interdisciplinary Research Review (IRR) |
| ISSN | 2697-536X |
| Abstract | Having a vast repertoire of sight words that they are familiar with from previous literature will assist young readers in recognizing words by sight or memory. Due to their unique learning characteristics, Deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) students may find reading challenging. Given their inclination for visual learning, sign language serves as their primary means of communication. The majority of Filipino DHH students struggle to comprehend Filipino-written terminology. Results from the Phil-IRI screening tests conducted on pupils in grades 4, 5, and 6 show that they fall under the frustration level. The main goal of this study is to use an intervention known as Filipino Sign Language-Sight Words Intervention (FSL-SWI) to alleviate the difficulties DHH learners face in learning Filipino-written words. The intervention involved using multimedia teaching materials that are accessible on all Android and iOS devices. A mixed-methods technique was employed in the study to gather both quantitative and qualitative data. Pre- and post-tests were administered to 89 students in grades 4, 5, and 6 who participated as student participants to collect quantitative data. The significant increase in mean percentage scores seen in the pre-and post-test findings suggests that the use of FSL-SWI is a potent and successful multimedia learning intervention that can assist DHH learners in expanding their vocabulary in Filipino. The post-test results indicated that following the intervention, the learners reached an independent reading level, showing proficiency in using sign language to function independently and comprehend information effectively. On the other hand, survey forms and focus group interviews with selected stakeholders were utilized to gather qualitative data. The focus group interview generated three themes for this study: Filipino sign language variation, sign language training for parents/guardians, and easy access to multimedia. All stakeholders rated the FSL-SWI positively overall. Based on feedback and evaluation, FSL-SWI is strongly recommended as an intervention to help students in grades 4, 5, and 6 expand their Filipino vocabulary. |
