Mathematics Learning for Students with Special Needs during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Students with special needs need special attention when learning during this pandemic because of the limitations they have, especially in learning mathematics. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to describe how mathematics learning for children with special needs during the Covid-19 pandemic is implemented. Therefore, the method in this research is the descriptive qualitative method. The data collection technique used in this research is the study of documentation and interviews with respect to their respective guidelines. Qualitative data were obtained through interviews with teachers accompanying inclusive students as key informants. Documentation is done to see an overview of the teaching materials used by the teacher. The subjects in this study were special guidance teachers for special needs students as many as 2 people from 2 different inclusive schools in the city of Bandung. The results of this study are that. At the beginning of the pandemic, Alam Bandung School implemented online learning, but the rules applied at the school became chaotic, students could not focus during video conferencing, and students' cognitive abilities decreased, especially in mathematics. Therefore, learning is carried out offline even though it is only 3 days filled with therapy, deepening material and assignments for home. At Mutiara Bunda School, at the beginning of the pandemic, online learning was carried out using Google Meetings and task collection through Google Classroom. Teachers design their own learning tools such as home learning guides for each special needs students so that learning objectives can still be achieved even though they are studying from home.