Pengembangan Model Layanan Pendidikan Creative Art Play Therapy bagi Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus

Abstract

This study aims to design a model of creative art play therapy education services to overcome various basic problems in providing friendly services for children with special needs (ABK) at Azura Sejati Inklusif PAUD Lhokseumawe. This study uses the Research and Development Borg and Gall method. The subjects in this study were teachers at the Azura Sejati Inklusif PAUD Lhokseumawe. The data used are qualitative and quantitative data, with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, documentation, questionnaires, and Focus Group Discussions (FGD). The data analysis technique used descriptive statistical analysis and inferential statistics. The results showed that the creative art play therapy educational service model was effectively used to provide friendly services for children with special needs (ABK) in dealing with social problems and self-control. All creative art play processes (1) creative visualization can stimulate children's understanding and thought processes; (2) storytelling activities can develop moral and spiritual; (3) drama can improve social relations, hand puppets and masks have been used to protect themselves; (4) art to develop creativity and aesthetic experience; (5) music to communicate; (6) dance and movement to develop physical motor skills.

Kaleidoscope of Inclusion: Mapping Music Learning Methods through the Lens of Contemporary Early Childhood Education Literature

“…The teacher's role is also very important in creating an inclusive and effective music learning environment. They not only act as teachers but also as mediators and supporters of children's growth and development (Aviandini et al, 2021;Nasrah et al, 2022;Widyaningrum, 2018).This is in line with research conducted shows that the school environment plays a crucial role in shaping children's development (Olii, 2019). Factors such as the learning process, play activities, and knowledge acquired by children have a significant impact.…”

“…In addition, there are special assistant teachers to assist children with various special needs (Safitri & Hijriyani, 2021;Wulandari & Hendriani, 2021). This is in line with research conducted that there is an expectation that teachers must be willing to make every effort necessary to ensure the learning progress of each student (Nasrah et al, 2022). The importance of adopting effective teaching practices implies the need for higher levels of teacher initiative and responsibility.…”

“…The study discovered that playing angklung music can facilitate the cognitive development of autistic children. Subsequently, there is study examined the creative art play therapy method to overcome basic problems in inclusive ECE (Nasrah et al, 2022). Creative art play therapy is a collection of several art games that include playing music.…”

“…Based on these findings, it concludes that music has a significant role in increasing participation and interaction between inclusive children. When children participate in musical activities together, they have the opportunity to interact positively with each other (Josephine et al, 2023;Nasrah et al, 2022). Regarding inclusive schools, music learning methods are an essential aspect in helping children with different abilities and needs to feel accepted and engaged in an inclusive environment.…”