International Journal of Children
Volume 3, Issue 1 (2026)
Table of contents
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Impact of Assistive Technologies in Academic Evaluation for Students with Specific Learning Disabilities Studying in Secondary Schools of Koshikode District, Kerala
Abstract: The inclusion of assistive technologies (AT) in academic assessment has made the learning experience of students who have specific learning disabilities (SLDs) much more fruitful. This paper discusses the effects of text-to-speech (TTS) and speech-to-text (STT) as applied in the academic performance of secondary school students with SLDs in Kerala regarding their effectiveness in improving their examination performance, understanding, and confidence. This method was a mixed design, which required 30 …
Published in International Journal of Children · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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The Use of Digital Tools in Assessing Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood Centres in Tamale Nanton District, Ghana
Abstract: The study investigated the use of digital tools in assessing language and literacy development in early childhood centres in the Tamale Nanton-district, Ghana. Specifically, the study examined the extent to which facilitators integrate digital tools in teaching practices, assessed facilitators’ levels of digital literacy skills, and explored the factors influencing the successful integration of digital tools in teaching. A total of 113 facilitators (39 males and 74 females) were selected …
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The Weight of The Flock: Narratives of Young Men who were Childhood Herders in Lesotho
Abstract: Herding in Lesotho is associated with social isolation for extended periods, risk of assault by animal thieves, and risk of being attacked for suspected animal theft. Regardless, herding in Lesotho is mostly assigned to boys. The objective of this study was therefore to examine herding experiences of childhood herders in Thaba Tseka Lesotho. The study employed snowball sampling to recruit 14 childhood herders who were young adults (18-35 years old) …
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Volunteering and Community Connection: Benefits of Community Volunteering to Connect People Together Through School Children and Build Harmonious Community
Abstract: Unlike traditional forms of volunteering, modern volunteering has new purposes and outcomes. It is now recognized as a legitimate way for individuals to formally participate in local affairs through community level action. In many countries, volunteers have a nationally legislated institutional structure and set of principles, and rights and responsibilities, which is collectively agreed upon to be adhered to and safeguarded by all volunteers and the organizations and programs they …
Published in International Journal of Children · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 43–51 Read article
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Impact of AI Tools on the Development of Expressive Language Skills of Children with Intellectual Disability at the Primary Level
Abstract: Expressive language skills are important for everyone for an independent life. Human interaction is being forced to be replaced by technology. The impact of language skills of children is limited due to attention towards technology and artificial intelligence (AI) tools. This study aims to connect the AI tools like ChatGPT and Google AI Studio to develop the expressive language skills of children with mild to moderate intellectual disability. A quasi-experimental …
Published in International Journal of Children · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 8–16 Read article