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Zainal, Mohd Syazwan
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Challenges of Special Education Teachers in Inclusive Mathematics Teaching in Primary Schools: A Preliminary Study Mahmud, Muhammad Sofwan; Zainal, Mohd Syazwan; Pa, Wan Ahmad Munsif Wan
Proceeding of International Conference on Special Education in South East Asia Region Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): 13th International Conference on Special Education in South East Asia Region (I
Publisher : Angstrom Centre of Education

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Teaching and learning mathematics in an inclusive manner is growing, primarily to ensure that students with special needs receive equal education with mainstream students. Therefore, this study was carried out in order to identify the challenges that teachers face when implementing inclusive mathematics teaching in primary schools. This qualitative study employs a case study design with two outstanding special education teachers who are involved in inclusive education programmes in primary schools. Data collection method was done using semi-structured interviews and field notes. The data obtained were analyzed using the constant comparative analysis method to determine themes and sub-themes. The findings of the study found that special education teachers face various challenges in teaching mathematics in an inclusive manner, namely lack of pedagogical content knowledge to teaching mathematics in inclusive classrooms, dense classes, problems of subject teachers' attitudes and motivations, bullying problems between mainstream students and special needs students, and problems in ensuring effective communication in inclusive classes. This study expands the knowledge and literature about the challenges faced by special education teachers in primary schools in implementing inclusive teaching. Various initiatives must be taken to ensure that all challenges can be overcome and that inclusive mathematics teaching can be implemented effectively.
Transition Program in Malaysia: The Challenges for Students with Special Needs in the Workplace Zainal, Mohd Syazwan; Yassin, Mohd Hanafi Mohd; Tahar, Mohd Mokhtar
Journal of ICSAR Vol 3, No 2 (2019): July
Publisher : Department of Special Education

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The transition of career begins with vocational skills training conducted in schools according to the capabilities special needs students. Then, the process goes on with a workplace training program. The transition program is able to provide students with special needs to improve their working skills as well as gain initial experience at the workplace. This case study was conducted on 5 Master of Special Education from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. This student has implemented a career transition program for students with special needs in their respective areas. Semi-structural interviews were conducted using instruments constructed based on past studies. Findings show that there are various challenges faced by students with special needs while undergoing training at the workplace. Among the challenges face by students with special needs are  problem of adapting to the working environment, communication skills, difficulty to understand instruction, students’ attitude completing task, relationships at the workplace and perception towards special needs students. However, through this career transition program, it can provide students with special needs with the initial experience of work skills required at the workplace. This program is able to contribute to a better quality of life after completing their education at the school level.
Co-Authors Mahmud, Muhammad Sofwan Mohd Mokhtar Tahar, Mohd Mokhtar Pa, Wan Ahmad Munsif Wan Yassin, Mohd Hanafi Mohd