A combined Cognitive Multimedia Model for children with intellectual disabilities

Abstract

Children with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities are often faced with intellectual disorders ranging from mild to severe. This study proposes a multimedia-based learning model which combines Mayer's Cognitive Multimedia Learning Model with Skinner's Operant Conditioning, and involves implementing phonological awareness in the learning process. This is implemented with the use of animated multimedia tutorials and exercises allow children with Down syndrome and other disabilities an improved learning opportunity. This system is tested on a group of 100 disabled children and results have indicated increased levels of motivation and high relative performance scores.