Attitudes of special education teachers towards using augmented reality technology in teaching students with learning disabilities in Riyadh

Abstract

The primary aim of this study was to examine the views of special education teachers toward the integration of augmented reality technology in teaching students with learning disabilities in Riyadh. The researchers adopted an analytical descriptive approach and administered a questionnaire to 79 participants through social media platforms. The findings of the research indicated that special education teachers possess moderate attitudes toward the use of augmented reality technology, with an overall average score of 3.507 and a standard deviation of 1.006. The study's authors suggested a few recommendations, such as the necessity to encourage the adoption of augmented reality technology in all educational institutions in Saudi Arabia by offering teacher training programs. Furthermore, further investigation is required to evaluate the impact of augmented reality technology on the academic success of students and the teaching efficacy of educators, particularly those with learning disabilities, to ensure that its implementation is optimized.