The effectiveness of a program based on the strategies of (learning by playing - modeling) in developing the skills of producing printed works and social interaction in children with Down syndrome.

Hashad, Fatma

doi:10.21608/jedu.2025.412752.2294

The effectiveness of a program based on the strategies of (learning by playing - modeling) in developing the skills of producing printed works and social interaction in children with Down syndrome.

Document Type : Original Article

Author

fatma hashad

Faculty of Specific Education, Tanta University

10.21608/jedu.2025.412752.2294

Abstract

The research addressed the effectiveness of a program based on the strategies of (learning through play - modeling) in developing the skills of producing printing work and social interaction among children with Down syndrome. The importance of the research lies in employing the strategies of learning through play and modeling to develop cognitive and social skills in children with Down syndrome and providing a practical educational program that can be implemented in special education institutions to support printing and fine motor skills, as well as to enhance social interaction and community integration for the children, which contributes to improving their quality of life. The researcher used descriptive and quasi-experimental methodologies to reveal the effect of the program on developing the skills of producing printing work and social interaction among children with Down syndrome. The researcher chose the experimental design known as the (pre-test / post-test) design using a single experimental group and utilized research tools (observation card for observing skill performance - product evaluation card - social interaction scale - a questionnaire for parents regarding the effectiveness of the program). The researcher concluded that the use of the strategies of (learning through play - modeling) achieves the development of production Print works and social interaction in children with Down syndrome.skills.

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