Augmented Reality for Executive Function Development in Students With Hearing Impairments
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The objective of this research is to develop an Augmented Reality (AR) application to enhance executive brain functions in elementary school students with hearing impairments. The research follows the ASSURE model, incorporating a focus group discussion with students, teachers, administrators, and parents from the School for the Deaf in Chonburi Province, Thailand to refine the application's design, usability, and content appropriateness. Quality assessment was conducted by five experts evaluating key aspects such as activity duration, difficulty level, procedural clarity, and user interface design.
A pilot test with five students helped refine the application and develop a user manual. The final testing phase involved 12 students over 8 weeks period, with semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions conducted to assess user engagement, learning outcomes, and curriculum integration. The findings indicate that the AR application includes four interactive learning scenes with three types of activities (problem-solving, matching, and sorting) at adjustable difficulty levels. Pilot testing confirmed usability, while the full implementation demonstrated significant improvements in students' executive functions. These results highlight the potential of AR-based learning tools in enhancing cognitive abilities among students with hearing impairments.
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