SCHOOL ACCEPTANCE TOWARD STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS - CASE STUDY IN SMP TAMAN DEWASA IBU PAWIYATAN YOGYAKARTA, INDONESIA

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to find out the school acceptance toward students with special needsand factors which affect the acceptance in SMP Taman Dewasa Ibu Pawiyatan Yogyakarta. This research used qualitative approach with case study. The subjects, 23 regular students, 10 teachers, and the Headmaster of SMP (Junior High School) Taman Dewasa, were chosen purposively and snowball sampling. Data collection techniques were in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation. Triangulation data validity used as source and technique even ngetive case analyze. Data analysis were data reduction, data display, and conclusion. The research finding is an acceptence attitude based on: (a) the students were making a classmate and involving work groups, being close friends, and being the partners in activities; (b) the teachers were giving equal social treatment, having close relationships, involving the class activities, giving attention, and greetings; and (c) the Headmaster gave the greeting, protecting, and maintaining the school environment. The acceptance factors that related to the students with special need: no physical oddities, clothes and behavior according to the school environment, potentially, positive personality, and controling emotions. Other acceptance factors which were not related to the students with special needs: first impressions, high empathy, positif personality, good mindset and expectation, status and the parents doctrine, and no jealousy of regular students.

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