Original Research Article
Year: 2019 | Month: July | Volume: 9 | Issue: 7 | Pages: 51-57
Effectiveness of Self Instructional Module (SIM) on Knowledge Regarding Selected Learning Disabilities in Primary School Children among Primary School Teachers
Ms. Lalzampuii1, Mrs. Darshana Kumari2, Mrs. Jaya Gawai3
1M.Sc. Nursing, Department of Child Health Nursing,
2Assistant Professor, Department of Child Health Nursing,
3Associate Professor, Department of Mental Health Nursing,
Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University), Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
Corresponding Author: Ms. Lalzampuii
ABSTRACT
Background: Learning disabilities can be managed effectively if the parents and teachers identify the problem at the earliest. Though the child may have normal intelligence level they are struggling hard to keep up with other normal children. Unfortunately, there are children who are still remaining unidentified and are regarded as failures or mentally challenged by the school authority as well as by the family members.
Objectives: - 1) To assess the existing knowledge regarding selected learning disabilities in primary school children among primary school teachers. 2) To assess the effectiveness of Self Instructional Module (SIM) on knowledge regarding selected learning disabilities in primary school children among primary school teachers. 3) To associate the knowledge scores with selected demographic variables.
Materials and Methods: An interventional analytical approach was used in this study with one group pre-test post-test research design.60 samples were selected by a Non-Probability Purposive Sampling Technique. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the data.
Results: The pre test knowledge of primary school teachers was 45.65% and the post test knowledge score was 88.1%. The calculated t-value was 23.063. Hence, it is statistically interpreted that the self instructional module was effective.
Conclusion: As self instructional module was found to be effective in this study, it was also necessary to carry out a self structured study among parents of learning disability children to enhance their knowledge and give awareness so as to manage and reduce learning disabilities among children.
Key words: Knowledge, learning disabilities, primary school children, primary school teacher