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The Effect of "KIS" (Social Interaction Communication) Application on the Augmentative Alternative Communication to Improve Communication for Down Syndrome Students
Get PDFThis research develops AAC for students with Down syndrome using the "KIS" application media. The purpose of making this media is to help students with Down syndrome who have difficulty communicating. The application is designed using symbols to learn to understand and express themselves using predetermined symbols. This study used an experimental, single-subject research (SSR) approach with an A-B-A design. the subject in this study was one of the Down syndrome students with communication barriers. The target behavior of the research is communication skills. Data collection techniques are obtained by observation, and action tests. The data analysis used is a descriptive system with a graphical presentation. The results showed that the "KIS" application can help improve the subject's communication skills. Based on the increase in target behavior, namely the increase in the subject's communication skills in the initial condition, the results obtained were 44.4% increased to 72.2%
The Use of Image Rotation Media in Improving Oral Expressive Communication of Autistic Children in Special Schools
Get PDFThis study aims to improve the ability of oral language expressive communication in children with autism by using image rotation media in special schools precisely at Special School 01 Serang elementary school level grade 1 totaling one person. This research uses the experimental method with a Single-Subject Research (SSR) Experimental Study approach. Based on the results of the study showed an increase in oral language expressive communication skills. The baseline phase 1 (A1) which was conducted in 4 sessions showed a similar percentage value of 33%. The intervention phase (B) which was carried out in 8 sessions resulted in a percentage value of 79%, 79%, 79%, 85%, 85%, 85%, and 85%. The baseline 2 phase (A2) which was carried out 4 sessions showed a percentage value of 69%, 82%, 82%, and 82%. Effectiveness seen from the overlap percentage, from intervention (B) to baseline 1 (A1) and baseline 2 (A2) to intervention (B) does not show overlapping data. Overall, the use of image rotation media in improving oral language expressive communication skills in autistic children at Special School 01 Serang is effective
Kinetic Sand Media to improve Pre-writing in Children with Spastic Type of Cerebral Palsy
Get PDFThis study is based on the problems found in SLB 1 Padang Panjang. There is a child with spastic type of cerebral palsy (CP) had low pre-writing ability, this was indicated by the child's difficulty in moving his muscles, so that the child experienced difficulties in the academic field in his writing ability. The purpose of this study is to improve children's pre-writing skills by using kinetic sand for spastic types of cerebral palsy. The method used is single subject research (SSR) with an ABA design. The test uses a pre-writing ability test, which is to assign children to make horizontal, vertical lines, right and left slashes, curved lines up, down, right and left, write the letters c, i, n, v, z, and write their nicknames. The results of data analysis obtained are in A1 with observations for four days of children in pre-writing. the results are 28%. In state B, the child was given an action in his pre-writing ability using kinetic sand media with the implementation for seven days, the result was 78%. Then on A2 carried out for four days without any further treatment using kinetic sand media, the results were 78%. Based on the results of this study indicates that kinetic sand media can improve pre-writing skills in children with cerebral palsy
A Reading Prerequisite Program to Improve Beginning Reading Ability of Dyslexia Students
Get PDFLearning difficulties in the aspects of reading, writing or spelling (dyslexia) are cases that are often encountered and require special programmed treatment to optimize children's abilities in accordance with their age development. The purpose of this study is to describe the program aimed at one of the second grade students at SDN 195 Isola who has dyslexia and his reading ability is at the pre-requisite stage so that the researcher formulates a program that focuses on the reading aspect. The research method used is descriptive qualitative through in-depth observation, interviews, assessment and documentation studies to explore what students need. The research results obtained are a hypothetical program formulation consisting of rationale, objectives, materials, strategies, and evaluations that have been validated so that it is feasible to be a guide in implementing learning to improve students' pre-requisite reading skills
Psychomotor Therapy Program of Eye-Hand Coordination Game to Address Hand Flapping Behavior in Children with Autism
Get PDFThis study aims to find out the extent of psychomotoric therapy program of eye-hand coordination games addressing the hand flapping behavior in children with autism. This study was motivated by the frequent emergence of hand flapping behavior in children during learning or playing, while verbal instructions given by the teacher are insufficient to raise children’s awareness. This study was conducted on MB subject, an autistic student of an SDLB. This research used Single Subject Research (SSR), A-B-A design. The results of the study answered the problem formulation proposed because there was an increase in the value of the mean level of children’s motor skills, including the baseline-1 phase (A-1) by 0%, the intervention phase (B) by 33%, and the baseline-2 phase (A-2) by 75%, and a decrease in the value of the mean level of intensity/number of hand flapping behaviors, including the baseline-1 phase (A-1) by 187 times, the intervention phase (B) by 154, and the baseline-2 phase (A-2) by 119 times. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the psychomotor therapy program of eye-hand coordination games can address hand flapping behavior in MB, children with autism
The Development of Learning Strategy in Reading Comprehension for Children with Hearing Impairment in Grade 4 SDLB
Get PDFThis research is motivated by the low understanding of children with hearing impairments in reading comprehension. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to develop strategies for teaching reading comprehension for children with hearing impairments. The method used in Mix Methods. Stages of research conducted in the hierarchy, meaning that the first stages of research will affect the research stage further in order to achieve the research objectives. The results showed that the application of learning strategy in reading comprehension has been developed effectively applied to children with hearing impairment at SLB Prima Bakti Mulya in grade 4-B, the academic year of 2015/2016. This is evident from the results of student learning has increased from the first to the fourth trial. While based on the Wilcoxon test known the value of Z count = -2, 201 with Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed) = 0.028 with a significance level (α) of 5%. Asymp Value. Sig. (2-tailed) = 0, 028 <α = 0.05, then Ho is rejected and Ha accepted because Asymp value. Sig. (2-tailed) <Α = 0.0
Innovative Teaching: A Proposed Immersive Reader Training Program for Special Needs Teachers
Get PDFThis concept paper presents a training program aimed at empowering teachers of special needs students at Tasik Puteri 2 Primary School to effectively utilize immersive reader technology in their classrooms. Immersive reader serves as an assistive technology tool that enhances reading and writing skills among students with special needs by offering customizable visual and auditory aids. The training program is developed following a needs assessment and encompasses workshops, hands-on practice, and online resources, enabling teachers to comprehend the technology's functionalities and tailor it to suit their special needs students. Continuous support and monitoring ensure successful integration of the technology, while collaborative efforts among educators create a nurturing learning environment. By implementing immersive reader technology, the paper anticipates providing special needs students with enhanced engagement opportunities, potentially reducing the academic achievement gap between them and their peers
Training System for SNE Teachers at Elementary, Middle, and High Schools: A Qualitative Analysis of the Case Studies Content
Get PDFConventional lecture-style training ends up being biased toward teaching basic theoretical knowledge, and some issues have been identified. Therefore, it is necessary to construct an effective training system that could be used by in-service teachers in actual teaching practice. This case study relates to the issues encountered in creating individualized teaching plans (ITP) and teaching practices for students with special education needs enrolled in regular schools. This study analyzed 10 cases by using the qualitative data analysis software MAXQDA. Consequently, a more positive and accurate study of the students’ conditions was conducted, and diverse opinions were elicited, including exchanges of relevant information and teaching materials and tools, which enabled the trainees to feel the training effects. In this study, practical and ongoing training was conducted mainly in coordination with university teaching staff specializing in special needs education (SNE). This enabled the trainees and participants to deepen their understanding of students with special education needs and formed the basis of the case studies. The importance of practical learning should be stressed in in-service teacher training and in the pre-service education of teachers in Japan, and school-based experiences should be considered as an addition to the theoretical base of the university training stage
“Parenting” as the Enhancer of Subjective-Educative Experiences: Case Study on Parental Process of Children with Intellectual Disability
Get PDFFrom adults’ learning perspectives, parenting children with intellectual disabilities is considered a social reality interestingly researched, particularly related to the challenges and experiences during the parenting process encountered by parents who lack knowledge and understanding of intellectual disabilities. This research aims to (1) describe the configuration of parenting challenges in-depth and (2) explore the subjective-educative experiences derived from the challenges. This research was conducted using a qualitative approach with a phenomenological method. The data was derived from in-depth interviews with parents of children with moderate intellectual disability. The data were analyzed following the stages of the phenomenological method consisting of (1) description, (2) reduction, and (3) discovery of the main structure of meaning. The results show that (1) The challenges of the parenting process of children with intellectual disability require a high level of competence, encompassing both knowledge and technical parenting and psychological aspects, and (2) Various challenges in parenting children with disability lead to diverse subjective and educative experiences for parents. Based on the findings, this research recommends that parents continually improve parenting practices for children with intellectual disability by adhering to educational principles
The Effectiveness of Learning Videos to Improve Elementary School Teachers' Understanding of the Learning Characteristics of Students with Special Needs
Get PDFThe lack of understanding of elementary school teachers about the learning characteristics of students with special needs and the lack of adaptive learning media is allegedly factors that do not optimize learning. This study aims to measure the effectiveness of learning videos in improving elementary school teachers' understanding of the learning characteristics of students with special needs. The research method used is descriptive quantitative with One Group Pre-test and Post-test design. Data collection was carried out through tests with research subjects, namely six teachers from two elementary schools in Sumedang Regency. The results of this study indicate an increase in teachers' understanding of the learning characteristics of students with special needs with a percentage of 59.61%. So it can be concluded that learning videos are effective in increasing teachers' understanding of students with special needs. The recommendation is that teachers can use interactive learning videos to help fulfill the learning needs of students with special needs in elementary schools