A Needs Analysis of Instructional Materials on Methodology of Research Based on Scientific Publications for Special Education Master Program

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to create instructional materials for Methodology of Research based on Scientific Publications for Special Education Master Program to support publications in accordance with the Standards of Higher Education that publish scientific work in international journals. Four-D Thiagarajan development research methods (Define, Design, Development, Dissemination) were implemented in 2 years. Data are collected by questionnaires, and interviews, observations, and documentation. Moreover, data are analyzed by interactive techniques. Define stage result showed that: (1) initial-final analysis: problem in scientific work publication of Special Education Master Program not complied yet to DGHE (Directorate General of Higher Education) standard; (2) learner analysis; (3) concept analysis; (4) instructional materials Research-based publication literature; (5) objective formulation: 15 theoretical and practical objectives are formulated, the focus of nationalinternational journal-publishing practice. The design stage produces a map of instructional materials and contents and physical book design. The product is an initial draft that requires refinement and further research.