The Effects of Demonstration Experiments on Intellectually Disabled Learners’ Understanding the Science of Chemistry

Abstract

AbstractThis research examines the effects of demonstration experiment and worksheet practices on slightly intellectually disabled students’ understanding the science of chemistry and the fields of application. The students with slight intellectual disabilities attending job learning schools in Ankara were included in the research. At the implementation stage of the research, a demonstration experiment was done in relation to matter and its properties, and worksheets prepared were administered to the students. For data collection purposes, video and audio recordings of in-class interviews in addition to observations and worksheets were used. Consequently, the data were analysed and evaluated