The composition of practice teaching in special education: A preliminary study

Shamsul Rizal Khalil; Abdul Rahim Razalli; Mohd Faiz Mohd Yaakob

doi:10.21070/ijemd.v3i2.19

(1) * Shamsul Rizal Khalil Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Malaysia
(2) Abdul Rahim Razalli Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
Malaysia
(3) Mohd Faiz Mohd Yaakob Universiti Utara Malaysia
Malaysia
(*) Corresponding Author

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21070/ijemd.v3i2.19

Abstract

Teaching composition of the practice teaching among teachers is important. Indeed, strategic teaching is a way of making decisions about a course, an individual class, or even an entire curriculum, beginning with an analysis of key variables in the teaching situation. This study, a preliminary study about teaching composition among special education teachers. The strategic composition namely as Quality of Instruction; The Appropriate Level of Instruction, Incentive; Time; and Lesson Plans. The findings showed Quality of Instruction is the highest level and the lowest variable is Time. Discussions and recommendations are stated for authorities and academic contribution.

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