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International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences

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Exploring The Role of Special Education Teachers in The Process of Preparing and Implementing Individual Education Plans in The Special Education Integration Program

Farah Wahidah Md Isa, Hasnah Toran

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v14-i5/21196

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They investigated the involvement of special education teachers in developing and executing individual education plans within the Special Education Integration Programme in Malaysia. What sets apart good IEP implementation is the preparation and execution of the IEPs for students with special educational needs. However, the implementation of IEPs is still considered lacking in achievement. This qualitative study was conducted simultaneously on ten special education teachers who have specialized in special education and engaged in the Integration Special Education Programme for six years or longer. Interviews were conducted to assess the special education teachers' knowledge level and the procedures for developing and implementing IEP under the Special Education Integration Programme (SEIP). The data analysis results have been evaluated thematically. Special education teachers need continuous training on preparing and implementing IEP and collaborating throughout the IEP preparation at SEIP, supported by study income. Hence, it is essential to fully execute these monitoring techniques for Individualised Education Plans, particularly targeting special education teachers and parents of students with special educational needs, who play a crucial role in implementing the IEP.

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(Isa & Toran, 2024)
Isa, F. W. M., & Toran, H. (2024). Exploring The Role of Special Education Teachers in The Process of Preparing and Implementing Individual Education Plans in The Special Education Integration Program. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 14(5), 162–179.