The Effectiveness of Integration-Inclusion Special Education Program in Malaysia
Project Leader
Prof. Aminah Ayob
School of Educational Studies, 11800 USM
Penang
This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the integration-inclusion programme offered by the Ministry of Education for students with learning difficulties (LD). The ultimate goal is to improve and provide quality education for children with special needs.
There are about 768 special education integration programs in the primary and secondary schools in Malaysia. About 1348 respondents participated in this research.
This research aims to:
(i) evaluate the teaching-learning process
(ii) evaluate the curriculum and Individual Education Program (IEP)
(iii) elicit the school administrators, teachers, and parents’ opinion regarding the effectiveness of the program
(iv) evaluate the learning infrastructures and facilities
(v) analyze the benchmark of an effective program.
The result of this research will help the Special Education Department in their strategic planning to extend and improve the integration-inclusion programs for students with learning difficulties in Malaysia.
(For more information, please contact Prof. Aminah Ayob - contact details are available to registered journalists only)
