Analysis for the Development of a Physical Education Learning Model for Children with Special Needs

Abstract

despite the implementation of the newest curriculum recommended by the government, physical education (PE) teachers at special schools still encounter difficulties in the effective and efficient management of the instructional process. This is due to the students' heterogeneity and their low level of physical fitness. Thus, it is quintessential to investigate the need level of PE teachers. This research aimed to investigate the need level of educational subjects, namely teachers and students, towards the development of a PE learning model for physical fitness. A descriptive research method (which involved the use of direct observation and questionnaire) was used to elucidate the findings generated in this study. The participants included 34 PE teachers and 60 students at a special school. The data were analyzed using descriptive percentage. The results showed that 87% of the students agreed to the development of a learning model. This finding was strengthened by the 100% agreement of the PE teachers on the learning model, which can improve students' activity during PE instructional process. Therefore, the need level of PE teachers and students at a special school in Yogyakarta, towards the development of a PE learning model on physical fitness is very high.