THE EFFECT OF PROGRAMMED INSTRUCTION MATERIAL ON THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF DYSLEXIC CHILDREN A CASE STUDY

As every finger in human hand is unique, so is every child is unique. No two children are equal in every aspect. The first thing that teachers and parents must do is to “accept the child as it is”. We compare children with peers and draw conclusions on their abilities and performance in academics, sports etc. Dyslexia is one of the Learning Disabilities found in children. It can affect children regardless of their inherent intelligence. It is a disorder and not a disease. It is a lifelong disorder. There is no ready-made cure, which can remove Dyslexia. Early intervention in education is a must for Dyslectics. They must be handled carefully with love, care, affection and warmth. Only under such circumstances they will also blossom like any other child. Dyslexia children need special Education, i.e., they must be given individualized instructions. Programmed instruction Material (PIM) has to be prepared based on the textbook the child refers and must be taught using the same. By this they will also be educated like other children. Dyslexia is a learning Disability in Children which many people are not aware of. Many teachers are also not able to understand this disorder. Dyslexics are normally treated as children who are lazy and careless. No special efforts are taken to teach them. Dyslexia can affect boys and girls alike. In fact it is not gender based. Any girl who is not learned may be exploited, made to do menial jobs. May be lured into indecent activities from which she may never be able to come out of. Education, therefore, plays a very important role in shaping the lives of individuals. The researchers have reviewed a number of articles and references material, of Dyslexia and on teaching Dyslexics, available in books, magazines and the World Wide Web. A number of case studies conducted both within India and abroad have been thoroughly studied to identify possible educational interventions fro Dyslexics. The researchers have been speaking to friends, family members and counselors alike on this topic to gather further information.Programmed Instructional Materials were developed to teach dyslectic children. After teaching through PIL and improvement in the academic performance of children was found. The researchers were convinced about the effect of Programmed Instruction on the academic achievements of dyslexics. With this in mind and to help the dyslexic s