Comparative analysis of the use of digital storytelling and traditional storytelling on the listening comprehension ability of individuals with mental disabilities

Aim of this study is to conduct a comparative analysis of the effectiveness and productivity of the use of digital stories and traditional story reading in listening comprehension, on individuals with intellectual disabilities. In the research, alternate application model has been used as a single subject research model. A total of three children participated in the study between the ages of seven and eight; two of them being female and one of them being male. The dependent variable of the study is the level of correct answering to the questions on listening comprehension. The independent variable of the study is the application of traditional story reading and digital stories. The level of starting in the research, teaching sessions, final stage, productivity findings and teacher views were included. The research reached the conclusion that the participants reveal higher number of correct answers to the questions on listening comprehension when digital stories are applied; and that use of digital stories increases the productivity.