Enhancing Letter Recognition in Students with Mild Hearing Impairment through Flashcard-Based Phonics: A Single Subject Intervention Study

Hilmi Maulid Datul Hasanah; Budi Susetyo; Neni Meiyani

doi:10.51276/edu.v7i3.1747

Authors

Hilmi Maulid Datul Hasanah Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0003-6600-5592
Budi Susetyo Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Neni Meiyani Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51276/edu.v7i3.1747

Keywords:

Flashcards , Hearing Impairment , Letter Recognition , Phonics Method , Single-Subject Research

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a flashcard-based phonics method in improving letter recognition among students with mild hearing impairment. A Single Subject Research (SSR) design with an A-B-A pattern was applied to one second-grade student at SLBN A Citeureup, Cimahi City. Data were collected through repeated written tests and practical tasks during baseline-1, intervention, and baseline-2 phases, then analyzed using within and between-condition visual analysis. The findings showed that the student’s letter recognition score increased from 50% in baseline-1 to 68.9% during the intervention, and further rose to 84.5% in baseline-2. An overlap percentage of 0% indicated a strong intervention effect. These results suggest that flashcard-based phonics is effective for enhancing early literacy skills in learners with mild hearing impairment. Practically, the combination of flashcards and phonics supports visual learning characteristics and helps strengthen the relationship between letter symbols and sounds in more structured literacy instruction. It also offers a simple alternative for special education classrooms.

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Author Biographies

Hilmi Maulid Datul Hasanah, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

She is a master's student in the Special Education Program at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia. Her academic interests focus on inclusive education, special education, and educational innovation for children with special needs. She is actively involved in community organizations and social activities. Her research interests include education, children with special needs, and the development of learning media for children with special needs.

Budi Susetyo, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

He is a Professor and senior lecturer in the Department of Special Education, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI). His research and professional expertise focus on educational assessment and measurement, curriculum and program development, and special education, with particular emphasis on improving educational services for children with special needs.

Neni Meiyani, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

She is a lecturer in the Special Education Study Program, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI). Her expertise lies in special education, with a particular focus on mentoring and entrepreneurship for individuals with visual impairments. She is also actively engaged in research and scientific publication in the fields of inclusive and special education.

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