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International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development

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ISSN: 2226-6348

Teaching Practices of Special Education Teachers in Implementing PDPR during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Thulasi A/P Balasubramaniam, Syar Meeze Bin Mohd Rashid

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARPED/v11-i2/13316

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This study aims to look at the teaching practices of Special Education teachers from the aspects of teaching methods and teaching materials in implementing the PDPR process during the Covid-19 pandemic. The study participants consisted of 50 teachers from five schools in the district of Johor Bahru. The design of this study uses a quantitative approach in which the writing uses aspects of measurement, calculation, formula and numerical data certainty. Quantitative analysis was used by the researcher through a questionnaire submitted to each respondent. The questionnaire was analyzed using SPSS software (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) version 16.0. It is hoped that this study can provide benefits and guidance to researchers in selecting appropriate teaching methods and teaching materials in increasing the involvement of students with special needs in PDPR during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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In-Text Citation: (Balasubramaniam & Rashid, 2022)
To Cite this Article: Balasubramaniam, T. A., & Rashid, S. M. B. M. (2022). Teaching Practices of Special Education Teachers in Implementing PDPR during the Covid-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 11(2), 636–647.