AN INVESTIGATION ON A COMPUTER-ASSISTED DIGITAL MUSICAL TEACHING MATERIAL FOR THE SPECIAL EDUCATION OF EDUCABLE MENTALLY RETARDED CHILDREN IN TURKEY

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This study investigates the development and application processes of the Computer-Assisted DigitalMusical Teaching Material (Co-DiTeachMaterial) designed for easy and enjoyable musical learning ofmentally retarded children. Co-DiTeachMaterial-assisted learning for the basic elements of music andrecognizing various animated visuals through sounds are important for the development of auditoryand visual perception of these children. Experimental study were carried out in special education andrehabilitation center with six children ranging from 7 to 11. Four modules, are created by researcher,were applied one-to-one to students. Special education teachers were asked to report their opinions.According to both the analysis reports and observation surveys, the children were more successful inthe tests of Musical Instruments module than other modules of the material. Results demonstrate thatlowest success rate in the Speed module was yielded and a consistent success in the modules of Soundand Environmental Sounds was shown.