Mohd Mokhtar Tahar, Mohd Syazwan Zainal, Abu Yazid Abu Bakar, Mohd Hanafi Mohd Yasin, Nur Syahmimi Ibarahim, Ummi Kaltuhm Mohd Mokhtar, Asep Sunandar
Art is a field that benefits the development of special needs students. This study was conducted to look at the therapeutic impact of art on students' special education learning behaviour as well as the level of student acceptance of art therapy activities in the learning process. This study is a qualitative descriptive case study using Albert Bandura's Modeling Theory and guided by the Person-Environment-Occupation Model (PEO). The sample of this study was 5 people consisting of students with special education learning in the age group of 7 to 9 years with various categories of disabilities. The study was conducted using a modified observation check instrument from the ABILHAND-Kids Questionnaire and Child Behaviour Checklist as well as structured interview questions by four expert teachers. The findings of the study were analysed using tables and graphs by the researcher. Studies have found positive effects on students' behaviour through art therapy activities as well as being well received in the learning process. It is hoped that this study will provide ideas for others to explore the therapeutic application of art in the education of special education students. Studies that focus on students with specific disabilities categories are recommended for further study. © 2019, Primrose Hall Publishing Group.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia; Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia
