PENGINTEGRASIAN DIDIK HIBUR DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEMAHIRAN MEMBACA MURID PEMULIHAN KHAS

Abstract

The best practice in the teaching and learning process in the classroom is one of the key catalysts in improving reading skills among primary school students in Malaysia. Aligned with the Standard Kualiti Pendidikan Malaysia Gelombang 2 (SKPMG2), teachers serve as facilitators in supporting students’ learning. Fun learning is a key instructional approach emphasised by the Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) to create an enjoyable and fun learning environment that can attract students' interest and enhance their motivation to participate in lessons actively. In this regard, this study aims to explore the approaches used in teaching reading skills through the integration of fun learning elements implemented by Special Remedial Education teachers and the challenges encountered. This study utilises qualitative approaches, adopting a case study methodology. Four Special Remedial Education teachers in the state of Perlis were involved in this study. Data collection was carried out through semi-structured in-depth interviews. The data were subsequently analysed thematically using ATLAS.ti 8 software. The findings indicate that the integration of fun learning elements significantly contributes to the improvement of reading skills among Special Remedial Education students. The incorporation of fun learning through activities such as games, role play, and singing supports teachers in creating an enjoyable learning atmosphere that can help to increase student motivation and interest in engaging with the reading skills learning process. The challenges faced by teachers in implementing fun learning approaches in the teaching of reading skills can be categorised into three main elements, including student individual factors, time constraints and the limited availability of teaching aids.  Despite the challenges encountered in implementing fun learning, teachers are expected to overcome these obstacles, as the findings clearly indicate that fun learning serves as an effective approach in enhancing student reading skills.