FACTORS INFLUENCING LEARNING EFFECTIVENESS AMONG STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN DESIGN AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION COURSE: A CASE STUDY

Authors

  • Safiah Sidek
  • Ismalyza Mt. Arif
  • Mariah Awang
  • Norazlina Ahmad

Abstract

ABSTRACT
As part of their social obligation to the nation, polytechnics in Malaysia offer selected certificate level programs to students with special need. Considering that these students require special education for effective learning, it is important to ensure that teaching and learning process for this group of students is carried out successfully. This study aims to explore factors that influence learning effectiveness among these students. Survey questionnaires were distributed to 27 students with special needs who were in their fourth semester at the Department of Design and Visual Communication. The data were then analysed using SPSS version 16. This study found that interpreters can increase the effectiveness of teaching and learning in the classroom. Factors related to course suitability need to be considered to ensure that it is appropriate to the level and ability of this group. Besides, learning facilities specifically for students with special needs should be provided to facilitate effective learning among them.

KEYWORDS: students with special needs, learning effectiveness, teaching and learning, teaching facilities.

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Published

2012-07-01

How to Cite

Sidek, S., Mt. Arif, I., Awang, M., & Ahmad, N. (2012). FACTORS INFLUENCING LEARNING EFFECTIVENESS AMONG STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN DESIGN AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION COURSE: A CASE STUDY. Journal of Human Capital Development (JHCD), 5(2), 47–58. Retrieved from https://jhcd.utem.edu.my/jhcd/article/view/2311

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2012)

Section

Skills and Competency Development

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