Development of Learning Materials for Social Skills Based on Augmented Reality For People with Autism
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augmented reality, educational media, social skills, autism spectrum disorderAbstract
Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often experience difficulties in social skills, including empathy, peer interaction, and appropriate social behavior. These challenges require learning media that are engaging, interactive, and compatible with the visual learning characteristics of students with autism. This study aimed to develop Augmented Reality (AR)-based social skills learning materials and examine their validity, practicality, and effectiveness for students with autism. The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the ADDIE model, consisting of Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation stages. The participants were 10 students with autism enrolled in the lower grades of a special school in Surabaya, Indonesia. Data were collected through expert validation questionnaires, user practicality questionnaires, and pretest-posttest assessments. The developed product is an Android-based AR application containing instructional videos, interactive 3D objects, quizzes, and reinforcement features. Validation results indicated that the media was highly feasible for use in learning. Practicality assessments also showed positive responses from users. Furthermore, the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test revealed a significant improvement in students’ social skills after using the media (p < 0.05). These findings indicate that AR-based learning materials are valid, practical, and effective in supporting the development of social skills among students with autism.
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