Training programs and their effectiveness in improving receptive language skills among hearing-impaired children

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the effectiveness of a training program to improve receptive language skills among hearing-impaired children, with a sample of (10) visitors to the Qalam Al-Hur Center for the Treatment and Education of People with Special Needs in Sabratha, from the age group (6-10) years. The study also used the curriculum. To achieve its objectives, the study also used a scale to measure receptive language skills and a training program as a tool for collecting data and information. The study also used a number of statistical methods, including the arithmetic mean, standard deviation, relative weight, t-test, Alpha-Cronbach reliability coefficient, Pearson correlation coefficient, and Reliability by the split-half method. The results of this study resulted in the presence of statistically significant differences in the level of responses of the study sample members at the level of (0.01) between the pre- and post-measurement of the receptive language skills test in favor of the post-measurement. It also resulted in the presence of statistically significant differences in the level of The responses of the study sample members, which are attributed to the gender variable (males/females) in favor of females. It also resulted in no statistically significant differences in the level of the study sample members’ responses at the level of (0.01) between the post and follow-up measurement after a month of applying the program to the skills test. Receptive language, which indicates the effectiveness of the training program followed in this study in improving the receptive language skills of hearing-impaired children.