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Improved understanding of dyslexia in university students after watching an instructional video series

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: As the prevalence of dyslexia in educational settings rises, it becomes essential to foster an inclusive higher education environment by understanding this learning difference, enabling university students to better support and interact with affected peers. This study employed a two-phase design to enhance university students’ understanding of dyslexia and to foster a supportive classroom environment. In phase one, the Knowledge and Beliefs about Developmental Dyslexia Scale (KBDDS) was administered to assess undergraduate students' general knowledge regarding symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of dyslexia. Phase two involved an intervention using a series of instructional videos and the film “Taare Zameen Par,” targeted at students scoring below a knowledge threshold. Post-intervention, students significantly increased their understanding of dyslexia (pretest mean: 20.67, SD = 3.33, post-test mean: 27.67, SD = 1.47). The results underscore the efficacy of multimedia educational tools in dispelling misconceptions about dyslexia, highlighting their value in enhancing awareness about dyslexia in university settings. The results highlight the effectiveness of multimedia tools in enhancing students’ understanding of dyslexia.

Source: Journal of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development

DOI: 10.33736/jcshd.7359.2025

Authors: Nurul Aqidah Junaidi, Julia Ai Cheng Lee

Institution: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

Language: English

Topic: Reading and Literacy Development

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney