Does the use of educational technology and multi-modal learning experiences assist children in the development of early letter formation and handwriting skills, especially those with cross lateral preference?

Evans, Christina Lorraine 2014. Does the use of educational technology and multi-modal learning experiences assist children in the development of early letter formation and handwriting skills, especially those with cross lateral preference? DEdPsy Thesis, Cardiff University. Item availability restricted.

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Abstract

Objective: This study investigated the prevalence of cross lateral preference (CLP) amongst young children. This study also explored whether the use of educational technology and the use of specific software can assist young children in the development of early letter and number formation, especially those identified as displaying CLP. Method: The study included fifty children aged 4-5 years, divided into two groups; the experimental group and the control group. The lateral preferences of hand, foot, eye and ear of both groups were assessed through the use of individual performance based assessments. The experimental group had daily access to the software on an interactive table for a period of eight weeks whilst the control group had no access to the software. Results: The prevalence of CLP amongst fifty 4-5 year olds was found to be 100% when all four indices of hand, foot, eye and ear were considered. The results from the univariate ANOVA analysis showed a statistically significant result for the experimental group only in respect of letter formation. No statistical evidence was found to suggest a relationship exists between attainment and CLP. Conclusions: The prevalence of CLP amongst fifty 4-5 year olds is much higher than previously reported, especially when the four indices of hand, foot, eye and ear are considered. The use of the specific software on the interactive table was successful in assisting young children with early letter formation.

Item Type:	Thesis (DEdPsy)
Status:	Unpublished
Schools:	Psychology
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Laterality in humans; Human lateral preference; Cross laterality; Cross lateral preference; Directionality; Multi-modal learning; Early letter formation; Educational technology and learning; The development of handwriting skills
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	30 March 2016
Last Modified:	19 Mar 2016 23:37
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/58614

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