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All Journal Jurnal Penelitian dan Pengembangan Pendidikan Luar Biasa Journal of ICSAR Proceeding of International Conference on Special Education in South East Asia Region
Mohd Mokhtar Tahar, Mohd Mokhtar
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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
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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.
Internal Motivation and Attitude in Implementation of Inclusive Education Program between General Education and PPKI Teachers Idris, Nur Huda; Tahar, Mohd Mokhtar
Journal of ICSAR Vol 7, No 2 (2023): July
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Collaboration between teachers of the Special Integration Education Program (PPKI) and general education teachers is a key factor in the successful implementation of the inclusive education. Internal motivation factors and the attitude of teachers involved in inclusive education are vital to ensure the smooth implementation of inclusive education. Therefore, the objective of this study is to identify the internal motivation and attitude toward collaboration between PPKI teachers and general education teachers in the implementation of inclusive education. This study is a survey study using quantitative methods. The theory used in this study is Glasser's Choice Theory. The instrument of this study is a questionnaire adapted from a thesis entitled A Case Study of Collaboration Between General Education Teachers and Special Education Teachers in a Southern Rural High School by Oassie Jean Daniels in 2017. This study involves PPKI teachers and general education teachers in a primary school with a Special Education  Integration Program of Learning Disabilities in the district of Pasir Gudang, Johor. The data was analysed using SPSS version 26 software. The findings of the study show that the highest mean score for internal motivation is a sense of belonging while the attitude towards collaboration is teacher cooperation and openness. There is a significant relationship between internal motivation and attitude toward collaboration between PPKI teachers and general education teachers in the implementation of inclusive education. In the future, this study can be conducted on a larger population and use different research theories.
Mathematical Learning Approach for Special Education Pupils: The Effectiveness of Mauselis Board in Improving Adding Skills Mad Amin, Ali Imran; Tahar, Mohd Mokhtar; Zakaria, Aina Hafizah
Journal of ICSAR Vol 4, No 2 (2020): July
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Mathematic learning difficulties are common, significant, and worthy of serious attention. Many issues that have had an impact on bilingual education have also had an impact on Special Education.  One of the issues is, adding skill. Adding skill is one of the most crucial skills that every pupil needs to acquire with learning disabilities. The use of ‘MauSeLis Board’ (Maujud-Sebut-Tulis) which means ‘Concrete-Pronounce-Write’ in the classroom has been an effective tool for helping Special Education pupils in building up their skills in adding and reading the numbers aloud. This study investigates the improvement of the pupils with learning disabilities’ adding skill in Mathematic subject at school. The study's sole objective was (i) to identify the Mauselis board's effectiveness in Mathematical subjects among Special Education pupils. The MauSeLis board was invented for teaching and learning purposes based on the Bruner Theory and CRA Model (Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract). The data collection was conducted through pre-test and post-test conducted on 20 pupils with learning disabilities as respondents in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. The study found significant differences in terms of their adding-questions scores before and after using MauSelis Board in teaching and learning sessions. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentage to describe the Pre and Post Test results. The research study's finding showed a positive result as the Special Education pupils who involved in the study showed consistent improvement throughout the sessions. This study also found that MauSeLis Board in teaching and learning sessions is a highly effective approach that develops a deep and better understanding of mathematic skill among the Special Education pupils as well as contributing to active, fun, and meaningful learning session. In conclusion, this study summarises that the teaching and learning approach among special needs pupils should emphasize effective hands-on activities rather than rote learning.
The Level of Implementation of Co-Teaching and its Differences Among Teachers Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms Ateh, Mohd Arifudin; Tahar, Mohd Mokhtar
Journal of ICSAR Vol 4, No 2 (2020): July
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The co-teaching approach has been practiced in inclusive classes in several countries globally, but its implementation in developing countries such as Malaysia is still early. Therefore, this study aims to survey the implementation of co-teaching components in inclusive classrooms. This quantitative study adapted the questionnaire from Hussin (2017) administered to 20 mainstream teachers and 20 special education teachers in a district in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. The entire items have a reliability level of 0.908. The data analyzed using descriptive analysis and inference analysis. Vygotsky's Constructivist Theory underlying this study and the model of co-teaching by Friend and Cook were adapted. The findings showed that the implementation level of the co-teaching components was at a moderate level (Mean = 3.90, SD = 0.42), and there was no difference between teacher categories towards the implementation of the co-teaching components with t (38) = -0.387, p= 0.701 (p> 0.05). Those findings indicated that the co-teaching components' implementation level could be further enhanced through the teachers' training and professional development. The initiatives can improve the teacher's understanding of the co-teaching components for more effective implementation. In addition, the combination of field expertise and an equivalent commitment from mainstream and special education teachers will positively impact the teaching and learning process in the inclusive classroom. In conclusion, the tremendous implementation of co-teaching components can improve teaching quality in inclusive education classes and fulfill the special education students’ needs and access to education.
Therapeutic Impact of Fun Learning on Depression Level Among Students at Selected School in Hospital Kandasamy, Premma; Tahar, Mohd Mokhtar
Journal of ICSAR Vol 4, No 2 (2020): July
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This study aims to look at the effectiveness of therapeutic use of amusement on Depression In School In The Hospital. This study aimed to identify levels of depression among SDH students through behavioral observation using the DSM-5 scale and to explain the therapeutic impact of the amusement-based approach on the depression of SDH students using the Child Depression Inventory. This study used a qualitative approach to collect data. Therefore, this study uses approaches such as observations and interviews. The study population was SDH students/patients at the University of Malaya Medical Centre. The sample consisted of 24 SDH students selected for purposive sampling. Two research instruments used in this study were DSM -5 and Child Depression Inventory. This study shows that the therapeutic effect of education has been successful in reducing the depression of School In hospital students. Overall, this study shows that the effect of therapeutic use on entertainment is an appropriate and effective form of intervention.
The perception of special education teachers towards the involvement of audiologist in special education school Yasin, Mohd Hanafi Mohd; Tahar, Mohd Mokhtar; Mohamad, Suziyani; Rasilah, Nurul Ezza Aleyza Binti; Azirun, Rabaishah
Journal of ICSAR Vol 7, No 1 (2023): January
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Audiologists is an individual that has close connection with deaf and hearing impairment students. This research is done to study the perception of the special education teachers on the involvement of audiologists in special education school. In this research, quantitative data which is questionnaire is used as the research instrument. The data obtained were analyzed using Microsoft Excel XLstat. The total of 165 teachers that are included in this research through snow-balling sampling. Results shown that 149 (90.8 percent) of the teachers agreed that the role of audiologists is vital to improve the special education quality in Malaysia. In general, the teachers have high comprehency toward the common function of the audiologists but a very worrying understanding on their specific role. It is proven when special education teachers are unsure about whether audiologists only work in hospitals (56 teachers (33.9 percent)), involved in balance problems (65 teachers (39.4 percent)) and vestibular problems (88 teachers (53.3 percent)). The research shown that having an audiologist helps to reduce the impact of hearing loss for the deaf students when 152 (83.8 percent) special education teachers agreed that the involvement of audiologists in the education system benefits many teachers and students thus prepares a better and more condusive environment for them.
Co-Authors Abduh, Bungawali Ateh, Mohd Arifudin Azirun, Rabaishah Idris, Nur Huda Kandasamy, Premma Mad Amin, Ali Imran Md Hassan, Nur Wahida Mohamad, Suziyani Mohd Hanafi Mohd Yasin, Mohd Hanafi Rasilah, Nurul Ezza Aleyza Binti yahya, aliyah Yasin, Mohd Hanafi Mohd Yassin, Mohd Hanafi Mohd Zainal, Mohd Syazwan Zakaria, Aina Hafizah Zulkefli, Norazua binti