Selection and utilization of hypermedia in pedagogy of hearing impaired students in Kenya
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2017-12Author
Obondo, Gaudence.
Kafwa, Nabwire Violet.
Kiprop, Too Jackson.
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Hypermedia has modified the pedagogy. Learning happens in situations, while technology focuses on the
settings and programs which make learners be involved. This paper aims at investigating; influence of
integrating hypermedia pedagogy of hearing impaired students and the benefits of selection and utilization
of hypermedia technology into the classroom. The study has been done to incorporate technology in
classrooms based on the constructivist structure context. Constructivism explains that learners construct
their own knowledge and are active participants. The study assumed a pragmatic research paradigm
adopting mixed methods using quasi experimental approach involving Solomon four nonequivalent control
group design. Simple random sampling procedure was used to obtain four schools, two for experiment and
two for control group. Data collection instrument was questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive
statistics which included; mean, standard deviation, frequencies and percentages. The hypothesis was tested
using inferential statistics which was Chi-square. The results of the study showed that use of hypermedia
had positive effect on motivation, retention, enjoyment, knowledge construction and self-directed learning.
Secondly selection of hypermedia depends on its effectiveness. The findings of this study may create
awareness and need for integrating hypermedia in teaching and learning which emphasize on studentcentered approach, and helping learners to focus attention that promotes teachers’ instructional technique.
The following recommendations were made; review of curriculum and digitize HI content, improve ICT
infrastructure and facilities.
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