Perceived Effectiveness of Strategies Used by Teachers to Foster Social Skills among Students with Intellectual Disability

Authors

  • Muhammad Usman Zia Lecturer, Department of Special Education, University of Education Lahore, Faisalabad Campus. usman.zia@ue.edu.pk
  • Rukhsana Bashir Assistant Professor, Institute of Special Education, University of the Punjab, Lahore. rukhsana.dse@pu.edu.pk
  • Fatima Munir M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Special Education, University of Education Lahore, Faisalabad Campus. fatimamunir366@gmail.com

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71145/rjsp.v3i1.74

Abstract

This study explores teachers’ perceptions of the strategies used to develop social skills among students with intellectual disabilities. Using a survey design, data were collected from 54 special education teachers in Punjab, Pakistan. The findings reveal that Cooperative Learning and Collaboration with Parents are the most frequently used strategies, while Reinforcement and Positive Feedback is perceived as the most effective. Significant differences were observed between government and private sector teachers, with government teachers rating both the use and effectiveness of strategies more positively. The results emphasize the importance of personalized, interactive strategies and the potential for increased integration of technology-based interventions.

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Published

2024-12-15

How to Cite

Muhammad Usman Zia, Rukhsana Bashir, & Fatima Munir. (2024). Perceived Effectiveness of Strategies Used by Teachers to Foster Social Skills among Students with Intellectual Disability. Review Journal of Social Psychology & Social Works, 3(1), 57–65. https://doi.org/10.71145/rjsp.v3i1.74

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Review Journal of Social Psychology & Social Works

Section

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