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The purpose of this study is to explore the inclusion of students with learning disabilities in mock-house career transition programs in Malaysian schools. One of the schools is coded as Sekolah Marikh, which is the simulation program focuses on self-management and at Sekolah Zuhal, the simulation program focuses on career transition program. This study is using qualitative research approach in the form of case study. Observations, semi-structured interviews and document analysis were conducted to understand how the simulation program was implemented and identify the current needs of the program. The findings of the study show that the inclusion in the simulation program provides internal training appropriate to the job market through the skills taught in schools. Through this study, employers realize that taking students with disabilities as the worker give them some benefits. Simulation programs have helped the students built self-management skills and awareness of the importance of being independent as early as 16 years old. A collaborative model for the "mock-house" simulation among students with disabilities is suggested which is in line with the agenda to ensure the society becomes more inclusive.
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In-Text Citation: (Jamali et al., 2022)
To Cite this Article: Jamali, S. A., Khairuddin, K. F., & Yasin, M. H. M. (2022). Inclusion in Work Transition through a Mock-House Simulation Programme for Students with Disabilities. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 11(2), 629–635.
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