MOBILE TECHNOLOGY AS MIND TOOLS TO DEVELOP METACOGNITIVE SKILLS FOR SPASTIC CEREBRAL PALSY
Journal Title: Academic Research International - Year 2016, Vol 7, Issue 3
Abstract
Spastic cerebral palsy (CP) means stiffness or tightness of muscles. Patients with spastic CP are usually accompanied with learning disabilities. Spastic CP in learning is facilitated by the use of mobile technology. Mobile technology can be used as mind tools, because its application is support high-level thinking. Learning for special needs aimed at the development of metacognitive skills. The method used in this study is a single subject research, type multiple baseline design. Data analysis using graphic analysis that aims to know the baseline and intervention development. Data from the graph are calculated trend estimate and effect size. The results showed that the use of mobile technology as mind tools provide great impact for students with spastic CP. The use of mobile technology as mind tools for students spastic CP should have the support of the environment. Mobile technology in learning is a partner in thinking, not the tool.
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Fajar Arianto, Punaji Setyosari, Mohammad Effendi, Saida Ulfa
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