The Effectiveness of the Differentiated Instruction Strategy in Enhancing Writing Skills among Students with Learning Disabilities

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Title: The Effectiveness of the Differentiated Instruction Strategy in Enhancing Writing Skills among Students with Learning Disabilities
Language: English
Authors: Khaled Ahmad Obeidat (ORCID 0009-0008-3944-1352), Maher Tayseer Sharadgah (ORCID 0000-0001-6130-9683), Nahida Mohsin Abdelhadi (ORCID 0009-0000-0463-2935), Fajer Ibrahim Qutishat (ORCID 0000-0001-9376-5077), Awad Mohd Kheer Al Fandi (ORCID 0000-0002-5632-4552)
Source: Journal of Education and e-Learning Research. 2025 12(2):327-335.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 9
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Individualized Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness, Students with Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Writing Skills, Foreign Countries, Preadolescents
Geographic Terms: Jordan
ISSN: 2518-0169
2410-9991
Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of implementing a differentiated instruction strategy on developing writing skills among students with learning disabilities in Jordan. The research adopted a quasi-experimental approach, designing a training program tailored to the individual needs of the students. The program included 23 training sessions over 8 weeks. The study sample consisted of 30 students who were divided into two groups: an experimental group (15 students) who received the training program and a control group (15 students) who adhered to traditional education. A 32- item scale of writing skills was developed to measure performance. The results demonstrated the superiority of the experimental group in all assessed dimensions, showing statistically significant differences in: written fluency (Z=-3.264, p=0.001), basic skills (Z=-2.653, p=0.008), and expressive creativity (Z=-2.141, p=0.03). Furthermore, the experimental group achieved significantly higher average ranks in the overall assessment compared to the control group (21.47 vs. 9.53, p<0.001), confirming the effectiveness of the implemented intervention. These findings confirm the effectiveness of the Differentiated Instruction Strategy in meeting individual needs by adapting content and instructional methods. Based on these results, the study recommends conducting similar research on other categories within special education.
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Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1477344
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This study aimed to evaluate the impact of implementing a differentiated instruction strategy on developing writing skills among students with learning disabilities in Jordan. The research adopted a quasi-experimental approach, designing a training program tailored to the individual needs of the students. The program included 23 training sessions over 8 weeks. The study sample consisted of 30 students who were divided into two groups: an experimental group (15 students) who received the training program and a control group (15 students) who adhered to traditional education. A 32- item scale of writing skills was developed to measure performance. The results demonstrated the superiority of the experimental group in all assessed dimensions, showing statistically significant differences in: written fluency (Z=-3.264, p=0.001), basic skills (Z=-2.653, p=0.008), and expressive creativity (Z=-2.141, p=0.03). Furthermore, the experimental group achieved significantly higher average ranks in the overall assessment compared to the control group (21.47 vs. 9.53, p<0.001), confirming the effectiveness of the implemented intervention. These findings confirm the effectiveness of the Differentiated Instruction Strategy in meeting individual needs by adapting content and instructional methods. Based on these results, the study recommends conducting similar research on other categories within special education.
ISSN:2518-0169
2410-9991