AUGMENTED REALITY TEACHING MEDIA FOR ASTRONOMICAL SYSTEMS WITH SIGN LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
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Astronomy education for hearing-impaired students presents significant challenges due to complex concepts and teaching materials not designed to accommodate their specific needs. This research developed an augmented reality (AR) application that integrated sign language interpretation with three-dimensional astronomical system visualizations to address these limitations. Results revealed statistically significant improvement in post-study scores (M = 14.93) compared to pre-study scores (M = 12.09), p < .05. Students demonstrated higher academic achievement after engaging with the AR-based astronomy teaching materials with sign language interpretation (M = 13.16) compared to their pre-study performance (M = 11.29), p < .05. Student satisfaction with the materials was high (M = 4.27 on a 5-point scale). These findings suggest that astronomy teaching materials incorporating AR technology and sign language interpretation effectively support the learning of hearing-impaired students. This innovation aligns with experiential learning theory and universal design principles, promoting inclusive education and potentially serving as a model for developing teaching aids for students with special needs.
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