Book Review: “AReal-Vocab’: An Augmented Reality Mobile Application for English Vocabulary Learning of Children with Mild Autism

Abstract

‘AReal-Vocab: An Augmented Reality Mobile Application for English Vocabulary Learning of Children with Mild Autism’ addresses the challenge Malaysian English teachers face in teaching vocabulary to learners with mild autism. Drawing on local data and UNESCO guidance, the book presents limited vocabulary progress linked to retention, repetitive behaviours and phonological sensitivity as an equity issue. It introduces an augmented reality (AR) mobile app as a solution. The application is designed using the ADDIE and Taba models, Krashen’s input hypothesis, principles of cognitivism, social constructivism and behaviourism. Rather than a broad technology argument, the book gives Malaysian English language teaching (ELT) teachers a research-driven and practical approach to using AR for vocabulary in line with special education needs and classroom practice.