IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION SERVICE MODEL FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AT AL FIRDAUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN SURAKARTA

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Abstract

The purpose of this research is to understand how the implementation of an inclusive education
service model for children with special needs (ABK) is carried out at Al Firdaus Elementary
School in Surakarta. The method used in this research is a qualitative case study method. The
subjects of this research are the School Principal, the Inclusion Team, and Special Guidance
Teachers. (SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER). Data collection in this research was conducted
through interviews with the Principal, the Inclusion Team, and Special Guidance Teachers.
(SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER). In addition, an analysis of supporting research documents
was also conducted. The technique for testing the validity of data uses data source triangulation.
The data analysis technique in this research employs data reduction, data presentation, and
conclusion drawing in accordance with the theory of Miles and Huberman. The research findings
concluded that Al Firdaus Elementary School employs an inclusive education service model that
combines both regular (full inclusion) and pull-out approaches. Furthermore, the learning
process for students with special needs at Al Firdaus Elementary School consists of two types:
one where students require modifications in terms of materials, targets, worksheets, and
assessment systems, and another where students who do not need modifications have the same
materials, targets, worksheets, and assessment systems as their regular classmates. In its
implementation, the school has applied principles that must be understood in organizing inclusive
education services, namely friendly education, optimal development, collaboration with relevant
parties, and system change.