Perception of the mentally disable trainees towards learning problem faced in Taman Sinar Harapan, Cheras, Malaysia

Abstract

This descriptive study was to identify the perception of the mentally disabled trainees towards learning problem faced by the trainees during the practice of vocational training in Taman Sinar Harapan, Cheras, Malaysia. There are five objectives in this study to be identified which aspect of self esteem, vocational skill training curriculum, learning facilities, and motivation support by the society. The sample consisted of 20 trainees at Taman Sinar Harapan, Cheras. Sets of questionnaires used in this study. The results were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 12.0 for frequencies and percentage. The findings show that the trainees did not have learning difficulties in the aspect of vocational skill training curriculum, learning facilities and motivation support from the society (parent and trainers). On the hands, the trainees have an average level of self esteem due the lack of self confidence level during the training program. The strategies towards inclusive education development should be strengthened and expanded to create conducive learning environment in order to sustain the special educational system in Malaysia.