LEVEL OF ACCEPTANCE OF MAINSTREAM PUPILS TOWARDS SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS PUPILS (MBPK)

Abstract

Primary schools that have recently implemented Integrated Special Education Programme (PPKI) are experiencing an adverse perception and lack of acceptance of mainstream pupils towards special education needs pupils (MBPK). The aim of this study is to identify the level of knowledge, affective and behaviour of mainstream pupils towards acceptance of MBPK. This study employs a quantitative approach to conduct a descriptive survey. A random sampling technique was used to obtain 60 respondents who consisted of the population of second level mainstream pupils in SJK (C) Port Dickson district. To collect feedback from respondents, this study used a questionnaire instrument. The findings indicate that the level of acceptance is high, with a mean score of 3.52 based on knowledge, affective and behaviour factors. The mean scores for knowledge, affective and behavior are comparatively high at 3.64, 3.64, and 3.27, respectively. Therefore, the school should aim to strive for an integration programme to promote mainstream pupils acceptance of MBPK.