Comparison of the Effects of Live Reader and Computerized Reading on the Test Achievement of Visually Impaired Students
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The aim of this study is to investigate whether the reading of the Turkish and math tests
prepared by the Ministry of National Education for students with visual impairment within the
scope of the transition from basic education to secondary education (TEOG) makes a significant
difference in the performance of individuals with visual impairments in the computerized and
by the live reader. The study is of quantitative research type and in semi-experimental design.
Research group consists of 48 students who are studying in a total of five visually impaired
schools in Ankara, Istanbul and Konya. These students are those who receive reader support in
exams and do not have any disabilities other than visual impairment. Within the scope of the
research, the Voice Test Application Tool in Computerized (BOSTA), which can be used by
students with visual impairments, was developed and the effectiveness of the test applied in
computerized against this live reader application was tested using this tool. Turkish and
mathematics tests were given to 24 of the students in the study group were selected randomly,
in computerized and the other 24 were given by a live reader. In order to compare the Turkish
and mathematics achievements of the students in the experimental and control groups within
the scope of the research, independent samples t-test was applied. As a result of the analysis,
no significant difference was found in both tests (between the test in the reading aloud
application performed in computerized and the test read by the live reader). This finding shows
that the test performed in the computerized is as effective as the test performed with the live
reader and can be used in exams. In the research, it was concluded that the test application
tool developed within the scope of this study can be used in national exams. It was also state
Anahtar Kelimeler
Visually impaired students, Read aloud accommodation, Computerized test, Pass from Basic Education to Secondary Education
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