IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SMART CLINIC PROGRAM IN DEVELOPING ACADEMIC SKILLS OF SLOW LEARNERS

Abstract

Children with slow learner characterized by a slow response in learning, completing assisgnment
lately, short-term memory, lower learning achievement, and low motivation. In academic
competencies, children with slow learner category faced special needs in reading, writing, and
other academic compulsory, etc. Therefore, a program as Klinik Pintar “Smart Program” was
implemented at Badrussalam Islamic Primary School in Surabaya. This study aims to reveal the
implementation of klinik pintar in developing students’ academic capability with slow learner.
This research used qualitative design with Miles and Huberman as the analyses technique. The
results revealed that 2 children at Badrussalam Islamic primary school have been identified as
children with special needs as slow learners. To accommodate their needs, the school
implemented smart clinic program that focused on developing students’ ability in reading and
writing. The activity conducted in this program implemented by considering students academic
differentiation started from learning alphabet, words, and sentences. In improving writing
competencies, students also learned how to use pencils, sitting position in learning, and doing
exercise in writing to optimize students’ motoric skill.
Keyword: Smart Clinic, Slow Learner, Academic Ability