Nordin, Mohd Norazmi and Bahadin, Siti Azura and Bahaman, Muhamad Abrar and Mhd Khotib, Nor Aina and Rosdi, Bella and Abbas, Mohd Saleh and Mosbiran, Nor Fauziyana (2024) Enhancing Braille Literacy: A Plasticine-Based Intervention Study for Blind Students. International Journal of Communication Networks and Information Security (IJCNIS), 16 (3). pp. 103-108. ISSN 20760930

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Abstract

Enhancing Braille literacy among blind students is crucial for their academic success and integration into society. This study investigates the effectiveness of a novel intervention using plasticine-based Braille notation to improve reading competency. Adopting a mixed-methods research design, the study involved 106 blind students from diverse educational settings. Quantitative measures included standardized Braille literacy tests assessing reading speed, accuracy, and comprehension, while qualitative insights were gathered through surveys and interviews. Results indicate a significant improvement in all literacy measures post-intervention, with reading speed increasing from 25.6 to 34.8 words per minute, accuracy improving from 78.2% to 86.5%, and comprehension scores rising from 65.4 to 73.9%. Participant satisfaction with the plasticine-based approach was high, with 92.5% reporting engagement with learning material and 94.3% expressing overall satisfaction. Correlation analysis revealed a positive relationship between age and improvement in reading competency, suggesting older participants showed greater gains. Qualitative analysis unveiled themes of enhanced tactile experience, increased motivation, and improved retention of Braille characters. Furthermore, a comparison of literacy scores by educational level indicated that participants at higher levels demonstrated greater improvements, with tertiary-level learners showing the most significant increase. These findings underscore the effectiveness of the plasticine-based intervention in enhancing Braille literacy among blind students, particularly for advanced learners. This study contributes valuable insights into innovative approaches for promoting Braille literacy and improving educational outcomes for visually impaired individuals

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Raille literacy, Plasticine-based intervention, Blind students, Mixed-methods research, Educational outcomes
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education
Divisions:	Islamic Business School
Depositing User:	Mr. Izhar Hj. Hashim
Date Deposited:	28 Jun 2026 08:12
Last Modified:	28 Jun 2026 08:12
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/32819

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