Skills of Special Education Teachers in Managing the Behaviour of Students with Learning Disabilities in School

Abstract

Students with learning disabilities often exhibit behavioural problems. Therefore, it is crucial for special education teachers to be knowledgeable and skilled in behaviour modification techniques to eliminate or reduce disruptive behaviours of these students. A survey was conducted to assess the relationship between level of skill, level of application and level of effectiveness for special education teachers when managing the behaviour of students with learning disabilities. A total of 60 participants were selected through purposive sampling among special educators teaching students with learning disabilities in Kuching district and Padawan district, Sarawak. The instrument was a questionnaire containing 41 items and evaluate with Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) 22. Both objectives were analyzed using Spearman correlation analysis. The findings indicated there are moderate positive correlation between level of skill and level of application for special education teachers when managing the behaviour of students with learning disabilities in school. As well as a strong positive correlation between level of application and level of effectiveness for special education teachers when managing the behaviour of students with learning disabilities in school.