Design and Development of Sound and Rhythm Perception Assessment Application for Students with Hearing Impairment

- Damri - Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia
- Safaruddin - Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia
- Marlina - Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia
Jon Efendi - Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia
Elsa Efrina - Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia


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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.62527/joiv.7.4.2223

Abstract


Technology use is becoming increasingly popular in life, including in educational aspects. Some widely used applications in education include metaverse, blended learning, game learning, cloud-based learning, mobile applications, and social media learning. Apps are generally in the form of software applications or programs designed to run on smartphones. In this study, we propose using applications in assessing children with hearing impairments at school. Design and Development of the Sound and Rhythm Perception Assessment Application uses the ADDIE development model of Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The test subjects in this study were validation test subjects consisting of 3 experts to test the feasibility of the application. Data was collected through a questionnaire in the form of a tool tested for validity and reliability with a score of 90.1% for learning design, 88.9% for layout, and 94.7% for software. Validation was carried out through focus group discussions. The application was tested on four teachers who teach students with hearing impairments. The results of the main field experiment show that teachers can use the application to help them assess students with hearing loss. With availability, the accuracy of the Design and Development of the Sound and Rhythm Perception Assessment Application can be further improved by conducting training with more teachers who teach children with hearing impairments at school.

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Sound; rhythm; assessment; hearing impairments; application

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