Impact of Information, Education and communication module on Knowledge, Attitude and Compliance regarding specific learning disabilities among primary school teachers in selected schools at Arakkonam Taluk

Mohana Priya K; Dr. Jain Vanitha N S

Volume : VI, Issue : III, March - 2017

Impact of Information, Education and communication module on Knowledge, Attitude and Compliance regarding specific learning disabilities among primary school teachers in selected schools at Arakkonam Taluk

Mohana Priya K, Dr. Jain Vanitha N S

Abstract :

An experimental study was conducted to find out the impact of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) module on knowledge, attitude and compliance regarding specific learning disabilities (SpLD) among 50 primary school teachers (25 in control & 25 in experimental) selected by multistage random sampling technique at selected schools, Arakkonam. Pretest posttest design adopted. Interview and questionnaire method followed to collect data regarding socio demographic variables, knowledge, attitude and compliance regarding specific learning disabilities. Experimental group of primary school teachers received IEC module. Control group received no intervention. The result shows the knowledge, attitude and compliance of experimental group was significantly better than control group at (p<0.001). The study concluded that IEC module is effective in improving knowledge, attitude and compliance.