A Visual Prompt-Based Mobile Learning System for Improved Algebraic Understanding in Students With Learning Disabilities

This study aims to address the significant learning challenges faced by students with learning disabilities, particularly in mastering algebraic concepts. Traditional rule-based instruction often exacerbates these challenges, highlighting the need for more effective teaching methodologies. While exi...

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Main Authors: Peng-Chan Chang, Rong-Ho Lin
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Published: IEEE 2024-01-01
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description This study aims to address the significant learning challenges faced by students with learning disabilities, particularly in mastering algebraic concepts. Traditional rule-based instruction often exacerbates these challenges, highlighting the need for more effective teaching methodologies. While existing literature confirms the effectiveness of both prompt-based learning and computer-assisted instruction in math education, very few studies have looked at combining mobile technology with prompt-based learning approaches for algebra instruction. In response to this gap, we propose a Visual Prompt-Based Mobile Learning Strategy (VPML). This innovative method is specifically designed to enhance the understanding of basic algebra, focusing on linear equations. Utilizing a quasi-experimental design, we conducted a comprehensive 12-week study to assess the impact of VPML on learning outcomes among students with learning disabilities. The results indicate significant improvements in the students’ abilities to comprehend and solve linear equations when taught via the VPML strategy. Therefore, this study serves not only as a validation of the VPML approach but also as a meaningful contribution to the ongoing discourse on optimizing educational interventions for students with learning disabilities in algebra.
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spelling doaj-art-e4c60a3b33564b3d974d5a5d93e12e112025-08-20T02:47:49ZengIEEEIEEE Access2169-35362024-01-01123540355310.1109/ACCESS.2023.334878710378678A Visual Prompt-Based Mobile Learning System for Improved Algebraic Understanding in Students With Learning DisabilitiesPeng-Chan Chang0https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1890-631XRong-Ho Lin1Department of Information Communications, Kainan University, Taoyuan, TaiwanDepartment of Industrial Engineering and Management, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, TaiwanThis study aims to address the significant learning challenges faced by students with learning disabilities, particularly in mastering algebraic concepts. Traditional rule-based instruction often exacerbates these challenges, highlighting the need for more effective teaching methodologies. While existing literature confirms the effectiveness of both prompt-based learning and computer-assisted instruction in math education, very few studies have looked at combining mobile technology with prompt-based learning approaches for algebra instruction. In response to this gap, we propose a Visual Prompt-Based Mobile Learning Strategy (VPML). This innovative method is specifically designed to enhance the understanding of basic algebra, focusing on linear equations. Utilizing a quasi-experimental design, we conducted a comprehensive 12-week study to assess the impact of VPML on learning outcomes among students with learning disabilities. The results indicate significant improvements in the students’ abilities to comprehend and solve linear equations when taught via the VPML strategy. Therefore, this study serves not only as a validation of the VPML approach but also as a meaningful contribution to the ongoing discourse on optimizing educational interventions for students with learning disabilities in algebra.https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10378678/Algebraic educationlearning disabilitymobile learningquasi-experimental designvisual prompt
spellingShingle Peng-Chan Chang
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A Visual Prompt-Based Mobile Learning System for Improved Algebraic Understanding in Students With Learning Disabilities
IEEE Access
Algebraic education
learning disability
mobile learning
quasi-experimental design
visual prompt
title A Visual Prompt-Based Mobile Learning System for Improved Algebraic Understanding in Students With Learning Disabilities
title_full A Visual Prompt-Based Mobile Learning System for Improved Algebraic Understanding in Students With Learning Disabilities
title_fullStr A Visual Prompt-Based Mobile Learning System for Improved Algebraic Understanding in Students With Learning Disabilities
title_full_unstemmed A Visual Prompt-Based Mobile Learning System for Improved Algebraic Understanding in Students With Learning Disabilities
title_short A Visual Prompt-Based Mobile Learning System for Improved Algebraic Understanding in Students With Learning Disabilities
title_sort visual prompt based mobile learning system for improved algebraic understanding in students with learning disabilities
topic Algebraic education
learning disability
mobile learning
quasi-experimental design
visual prompt
url https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10378678/
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