Differentiated Learning for Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Schools
- DOI
- 10.2991/icet-19.2019.164How to use a DOI?
- Keywords
- differentiated instruction, student with special needs, inclusive schools
- Abstract
The research aims to examine how teachers understand and perceive the influence of differentiation on instructional practices. This qualitative research aims to explore the perceptions of a teacher in implementing differentiated learning in students with special need in inclusive schools. The study interviewed 32 teachers (included senior, junior, and primary school) using observation and interview questions to promote conversational dialogue. The interview questions afforded teachers opportunities to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences pertaining of differentiated instruction about students learning profiles. Data analysis revealed the following aspects: (1) the learning that provides opportunities for students to learn naturally and efficiently, (2) the learning that provides opportunities for students to work independently and in groups, and (3) providing a conducive learning climate with various learning preferences. The study found that the teacher has not yet understood and taught students based on student learning profiles. Consequently, the research results form the basis for developing a differentiated learning model for a student with special needs in inclusive classes. This study supports training for regular teachers and special educators specifically about the application of differentiated learning.
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- © 2019, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.
- Open Access
- This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).
Cite this article
TY - CONF AU - Marlina Marlina AU - Elsa Efrina AU - Grahita Kusumastuti PY - 2019/12 DA - 2019/12 TI - Differentiated Learning for Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Schools BT - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Education and Technology (ICET 2019) PB - Atlantis Press SP - 678 EP - 681 SN - 2352-5398 UR - https://doi.org/10.2991/icet-19.2019.164 DO - 10.2991/icet-19.2019.164 ID - Marlina2019/12 ER -