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According to the 2023 Special Education Data, 1,430 students with learning disabilities (SLD) are enrolled in preschools (Special Education Division, Ministry of Education Malaysia, 2023). These students face challenges in reading, writing, arithmetic, or other learning processes. Preschool teachers with low knowledge levels will face significant challenges in educating and managing SLD. This research aims to explore the knowledge of preschool teachers in managing SLD in Johor. A purposive sampling method was employed, selecting eight preschool teachers in Johor as participants. Face-to-face interviews were run to gather data, which were then investigated in-depth using a qualitative case study approach. The semi-structured interview data were recorded and later transcribed. Thematic analysis revealed that the knowledge level of preschool teachers in managing SLD was moderate. Three evaluators were involved in reviewing and examining the constructed protocol questions, and the participants were asked to review the study data to ensure accurate interpretations and validate the interview protocol. Implications of the study suggest that various seminars, workshops, and periodic courses ought to be organized by the Ministry of Education and school administrators to enhance teachers' knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy in managing SLD. This study shows that participant with intermediate knowledge in managing SLD still can devise effective strategies to engage students in learning, manage their behaviour, enhance sensory skills, and effectively use teaching aids tailored to the students’ abilities.
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