The Impact of Teaching Using Technology and Multisensory Approaches in Special Education for Students with Dyslexia: a Systematic Literature Review
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https://doi.org/10.33102/jqss.vol10no1.310Keywords:
Dyslexia, Educational Technology, Multisensory, Teaching and Learning, Special EducationAbstract
Students with Special Educational Needs particularly those with dyslexia often experience difficulties in mastering the fundamental skills of reading, writing and numeracy (3M). These difficulties negatively affect their academic achievement and self-confidence. In line with the rapid development of technology in education, various technological innovations and multisensory approaches have been introduced to support the learning of students with dyslexia. These include assistive technologies, mobile applications and digital game-based learning. Therefore, this study aims to synthesize findings from previous research related to the use of technology in teaching students with dyslexia through a systematic literature review approach. The study follows the PRISMA guidelines and involves a systematic search of empirical articles published between 2019 and 2025 across several databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, ERIC and Google Scholar. A total of 19 articles that met the inclusion criteria were selected and analysed using thematic analysis. The findings identified four main themes include the effectiveness of assistive technology on the literacy skills of students with dyslexia, the role of multisensory approaches in supporting the learning styles of students with dyslexia, the contribution of assistive technology and multisensory approaches in enhancing student’s motivation and engagement, the challenges associated with implementing technology in special education for students with dyslexia. The implications of this study indicate that the appropriate use of technology and multisensory approaches has the potential to improve the quality of learning for students with dyslexia. In addition to benefiting students, the use of technology also supports special education teachers in planning more effective and engaging teaching strategies and instructional interventions.
Keywords: Dyslexia, Educational Technology, Multisensory, Teaching and Learning, Special Education
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