Multicultural and Diversity

Need Analysis of Mathematics Edutainment Applications to Improve Numeracy Ability of Students with Mathematic Learning Difficulties in Inclusive Schools

Asna Istikmalatul Muktamaroh, Munawir Yusuf, Herry Widyastono — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

A key component of many learning difficulties is a significant discrepancy factor between students' ability and academic achievement. The objective of this research is to determine the students' need for mathematics edutainment applications to improve the numeracy ability of students with mathematic learning difficulties in inclusive schools. This research used a descriptive qualitative method. The research subject consisted of 17 students of four-grade with mathematic learning difficulties in inclusive schools. The research data was collected by questionnaire, interview, and material analysis. The research results revealed that learning in schools has never used technology-based media, many learning materials have not been achieved, and learning is still adopted by teacher-centered learning. The learning was monotonous, less attractive, and less motivating for students to build mathematical concepts. Based on the results, it is concluded that it is necessary to develop mathematical edutainment applications that allow the realization of effective, adaptive, and fun learning media for involving students and helping students' achievement actively.

Individual Independence of Children with Special Needs in Inclusive Education (Teacher And Students With Special Needs)

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

The aims of this study are: a) to find out teachers' understanding of inclusive education, b) to describe the individual independence of children with special needs in inclusive schools. This research was conducted in an inclusive junior high school in Surakarta, with the subjects of teachers and children with special needs in inclusive schools. The data collection method used closed and open questionnaires and interviews with children with special needs. The data analysis technique used descriptive quantitative and qualitative descriptive. The results showed that: a) 48% of children with special needs experienced individual independence problems in socializing, b) children with special needs experienced individual independence problems in adjusting to the first year of inclusion in inclusive schools, c) 38% of children with special needs experienced individual independence problems in overcoming problem. The results of this study are expected that all parties pay attention to the problem of the independence of children with special needs in continuing to junior high school.

Local Wisdom-Based Vocational Education Program for Special Needs Students

Kusmarini Wachidatul Hasanah, Budi Susetyo, Imas Diana Aprilia — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

The vocational education programs based on local wisdom in the area where students live provision in preparing students to be able to compete in the social work and have a better functional value because these skills can later be applied to daily life and can be a provision to meet the economic needs of their household. This study describes the objective conditions of implementing the local wisdom-based vocational education program at SLB Tamima Mumtaz Malang. The research method applied in this research is descriptive with a qualitative data approach, and the data were collected through documentation studies, observations, and interviews. The results show that the vocational education program is designed by considering the natural potential and employment opportunities in the environment where students live. The program is determined based on the analysis of the results of environmental observations, materials, and profiles of students.

Effectiveness of Multimedia-Based Learning Materials For Deaf Students In Online Learning

Eka Yuli Astuti, Dwi Endah Pertiwi, Yoga Budhi Santoso — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Hearing impairment experienced by deaf students has an impact on language and academic aspects. Therefore, in online learning, there are numerous problems for deaf students especially to get information that is easy to understand. One way to overcome this obstacle is by making multimedia-based learning materials that consider the principles of visual learning for deaf students. The purpose of the study was to improve students learning outcomes and assess the effectiveness of multimedia-based learning materials using animated videos. The videos are equipped with sign language, visual explanations, and case examples. The method used in this research is mixed. A qualitative approach was used to develop the multimedia and a quantitative approach was used to analyze participants’ performance. The result shows that presenting materials through multimedia animation videos is effective in improving students’ learning outcomes, increasing their participation in online learning, and creating accessibility for deaf students in an inclusive classroom.

Needs Analysis of the Work Interest Instrument Development for Children with Special Needs in Special Schools in Indonesia

Subagya Subagya, Erma Kumala Sari, Arsy Anggrellanggi — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to determine the need for developing work interest instruments for children with special needs in special schools in Indonesia. This study uses a descriptive quantitative approach, with survey research techniques. There were 626 respondents who participated in this study consisting of 549 teachers and 77 principals of special schools from all provinces in Indonesia. The data collection method used an online form questionnaire related to the analysis of the need for instruments of work interest in the children with special needs in special schools. Data were analyzed using quantitative descriptive techniques by analyzing trends and percentages for each component. The results of this study indicate that 99.7% of respondents stated the need to track the work interests of children with special needs in special schools. Meanwhile, 73.8% of respondents stated that the school had conducted a search for the work interests of children with special needs in special schools, but 26.2% of respondents stated that the school had not carried out such tracing activities. In the process of tracing the work interests of children with special needs in special schools, 65.5% of respondents stated that there were no guidelines for the tracing activities. Thus, 93.8% of respondents stated that they needed an instrument for tracing the work interests of children with special needs in special schools. The results of the study are further discussed in this article. The results of this study are expected to be used to determine policies in fostering the work interest of children with special needs in special schools in Indonesia.

The Perception of Students with Disabilities of the University’s Inclusive Services

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000

The study is aimed at describing the perception campus inclusiveness of students with disabilities at Sebelas Maret University. The respondents were 28 students with variety of disabilities currently studying in several bachelor degree programs. Inclusiveness was measured using a likert scale consisting of 24 items, related to new student admission, instruction, administration, physical facilities, special service unit, and social supports. Students responded to each statement in four options: very poor, poor, good, and very good.The results indicated that inclusiveness level of the university was in the good category (means=3.37). Students were satisfied with the services in some aspects (admission and special service unit), and indicated inprovement in aspects of coaching, physical facilities, and social supports.