Effectiveness of self learning modul on teachers' knowledge regarding learning disabilities between pupils at elementary schools in Mosul city

Abstract

The Introduction: Learning disabilities are a diverse range of illnesses characterized by serious issues. This study aimed to evaluate effective of a self learning module on the knowledge of teachers concerning learning disabilities among pupils. The Methodology: A pre-experimental design, one group pretest with posttest was conducted in Mosul City's primary schools from 30 May/ 2021 till 2ed February/ 2022. The selection of the sample contains two stages, the first stage of the selection started with the elementary schools. The second stage was conducted utilizing a not-randomly (Purposive) participation of (100) teachers from the chosen primary schools from Mosul, (50) teachers from either side of the city. A preliminary study was conducted on selected (10) teachers for 2 days. Two separate items make up the questionnaire that was created and made available to instructors. The initial part is connected to demographical data, and the part second is divided into six sections, the validity also the reliability of the tool questionnaire was completed. The Result: The study presents that 54.5% (109) of them are females, 32.5% (65) at 36-45 years of age-old, 58.5% (117) graduated from the teaching institution. The total knowledge levels of teachers' results regarding learning disabilities in Mosul City at pretest was 73.5% (147) of them are estimating knowledge levels that are not acceptable. But at posttest was 49.0% (98) at a reasonable approximation of their knowledge level. There were significant differences between the total teachers' knowledge with gender, educational level, and general service, but there were no significant differences with other socio-demographic characteristics at p≤ 0.05 values. The Recommendations: The creation and implementation of ongoing, comprehensive special programs, training sessions, and seminars at Mosul City's primary schools is necessary.