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  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Special Education

Background:

  • Investigated spatial orientation in students with cognitive disabilities.
  • Focused on individuals with attention deficit and mild cognitive impairment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the efficacy of different learning methods for improving spatial orientation.
  • Compared map-based navigation with app-based navigation.

Main Methods:

  • Two experimental groups (n=55) learned wayfinding and environmental orientation.
  • Group 1 used maps; Group 2 used a voice navigation app.
  • Pre-post assessments included the Mental Folding Test for Children (MFTC) and a field test.

Main Results:

  • Both groups demonstrated significant improvements in navigation and wayfinding abilities.
  • Map navigation led to shorter navigation times.
  • A slight, non-significant trend towards MFTC improvement was observed with the voice app.

Conclusions:

  • Neither navigation method showed a clear advantage over the other.
  • Student preferences and longer training periods may influence outcomes.