A PILOT STUDY ON THE PERCEPTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION’S STUDENTS TOWARDS WORK ABILITY AND SUITABILITY JOB PROFILE

Abstract

TVET has substantially contributed to the enhancement of students' abilities in the field of special education. In order to ensure the viability of employment proposals for students who will be dealing with learning disabilities students, it is necessary to consider both their capacity to work and the suitability of their skills with the job profile in TVET context. Hence, a pilot study was done to determine the perspectives of students enrolled in special education programmes regarding the suitability of job profiles for individuals with learning disabilities. 31 students enrolled in special education programmes at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) were participated in this study. The questionnaire was disseminated via the online distribution method, while the research instrument in this study was derived from prior research. The questionnaire consists of three distinct sections: (i) demographic information, (ii) work ability, and (iii) job profile compatibility. The data was analyzed descriptively and presented in frequency table. The results of this study indicate that the mean value (M=3.71) of work ability is significantly higher. In addition, the result of suitability with the job profile is notably high with the mean value of (M=4.33). This finding illustrates the significance of the individual's ability to perform tasks and the suitability of the job profile in guiding instructional strategies for students with learning disability. This study's findings have the potential to provide practical insights that can enhance Malaysia's special education system. This would ensure that the industry's demand for qualified labour matches the outcomes produced by educational institutions, particularly in the field of special education.