Modification Curriculum For Learning By Child With Special Needs at Inclusive Education Provider School

Abstract

This study aims to describe the characteristics and modifications of the curriculum for learning by child with special needs (CWSN) and at the Pajang 1 Elementary School as a school providing inclusive education in Surakarta City. This type of research is qualitative research. Data collection techniques using interviews, observation, and documentation. Data were analyzed through data reduction steps, data display, and verification/drawing conclusions. The technique of checking the validity of the data is done by triangulation of methods and data sources. The results showed that the characteristics of children with special needs in Pajang 1 Elementary School Surakarta were six types of CWSN, namely slow learners, low vision, autism, cerebral palsy, speech difficulties, and deafness/speech. The learning process for children with special needs uses an adaptation and modification curriculum that is tailored to the characteristics of the child's needs. Schools have used the 2013 Curriculum which has been modified and adapted according to the stage of ability of children with special needs, this modification is in the learning materials and methods. The media and evaluation used are in accordance with the individual learning program