A Proposed Conceptual Framework of Word Problem Comprehension using Virtual Reality for Children with Autism
- Keywords
- autism, mathematics, word problem, virtual reality, situation model
- Abstract
The goal of word problem comprehension is to develop the meaning described in the mathematical word problem. Envisioning the events occurred in the text is essential for generating an accurate situation model of the narrative text. As children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) relate to various aspects of academic and cognitive factors, helping them to competence in word problem comprehension is challenging. The study intends to reveal the conceptual framework of word problem comprehension among autistic children by using virtual reality learning technology. In developing research aim, understanding of learning abilities of word problem solving among these children was conducted. The study looks into the integration of virtual reality in word problem learning as part of the treatment which will support the children in comprehend the problem situation. Completion of this project will contribute to the diversity of technologies usability in special needs education area.
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- © 2019, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.
- Open Access
- This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).
Cite this article
TY - CONF AU - Zareena Rosli AU - Faaizah Shahbodin AU - Che Ku Nuraini Che Ku Mohd PY - 2019/12 DA - 2019/12 TI - A Proposed Conceptual Framework of Word Problem Comprehension using Virtual Reality for Children with Autism BT - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Special Education (ICSE 2019) PB - Atlantis Press SP - 50 EP - 55 SN - 2352-5398 UR - https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125928884 ID - Rosli2019/12 ER -