The Evaluation of Student's Competencies on Special Education Programs

Abstract

This research was based on the understanding that special education programs are aimed to form learners with physical and or mental disorders to be able to develop attitudes, knowledge and skills as individuals and members of the community in mutual relationships with the surrounding social, cultural and natural environment and to develop skills in the world of occupation or to follow further education. Characteristics of students with special needs also require handling that considers about their potential and needs so that could be improved optimally. This research aimed to evaluate attitudes, knowledge and skills competencies of student in special education programs. The research was conducted by using evaluative qualitative approach with CIPP models of evaluation. The results indicated that mastery of attitude competency in special education programs is quite good, as well as in mastery of knowledge competency. But still need improvement in mastering the skills competency.