Bridging the gap: Effective video modeling techniques for children with mild to moderate IDD.

Abstract

Video modeling has been demonstrated as an effective tool for teaching various skillsto learners diagnosed with mild and moderate intellectual disabilities (IDD). It has been shown to enhance independence, behavior management, and task performance, which remain critical areas of concern in working with individuals with disabilities. The primary objectives of the study were to identify the barriers to implementing video modeling techniques and provided recommendations to integrate video modeling for children with mild and moderate intellectual disabilities, specifically in acquiring life skills, in special education institutions across Punjab. A quantitative survey was employed to explore the major three barriers as technical, institutional and student related barriers faced by teachers in utilizing video modeling techniques for teaching life skills to children with IDD. A total of 50 teachers from various special education institutions in Punjab were selected as the study's participants. The researchers have developed a self-made questionnaire as a data collection tool. The data obtained from the survey were analyzed using SPSS. The major findings indicated that video modeling techniques are crucial in fostering independence among children with intellectual disabilities, particularly in enhancing their ability to manage daily life activities.