Assistive Technology of Vocational Skills Learning For Children With Cerebral Palsy
N Dede Khoeriah1, Eka Yuli Astuti2, Tirta Ardiansyah3, Teti Ratnawulan4, Yoga Budhi Santoso5, Emay Mastiani6, Ranti Novianti7
1N Dede Khoeriah, His Department Name, Universitas Islam Nusantara, Bandung Indonesia.
2Eka Yuli Astuti, His Department Name, Universitas Pancasakti Tegal, Tegal, Indonesia.
3Tirta Ardiansyah, His Department Name, Universitas Pancasakti Tegal, Tegal, Indonesia.
4Teti Ratnawulan, His Department Name, Universitas Pancasakti Tegal, Tegal, Indonesia.
5Yoga Budhi Santoso, His Department Name, Universitas Pancasakti Tegal, Tegal, Indonesia.
6Emay Mastiani, His Department Name, Universitas Pancasakti Tegal, Tegal, Indonesia.
7Ranti Novianti, His Department Name, Universitas Pancasakti Tegal, Tegal, Indonesia.
Manuscript received on 17 June 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 11 July 2019 | Manuscript Published on 17 July 2019 | PP: 727-730 | Volume-8 Issue-1C2 May 2019 | Retrieval Number: A11220581C219/2019©BEIESP
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Abstract: Children with Cerebral Palsy generally need mobility assistance and correction aids. Assistive technology is a technology that is created and developed to help someone with disability to be able to carry out their daily activities independently without relying on others. The potential of children with CP also needs to be developed through job skills education that uses the tools that they need so that children’s CP can learning optimally. This study aims to describe the profile of the abilities and difficulties of children with CP in skills learning and describe the vocational skills learning using assistive technology to 21st century skills for CP in the School in Cileunyi. This study uses descriptive research with a qualitative approach. The research subjects were 10 (ten) children with CP and two teachers. Data collection use methods of observation, interviews and documentation. data validity use triangulation method. The result show that the purpose of skills learning for children with CP is to have readiness and independence in work when they are adults. Steps for learning vocational skills through task analysis towards 21st century skills using multimedia and methods that environmentally friendly. Use of the tools based on needs assessment in previous learning and using the tools and materials that are easy to find and environmentally friendly. Learning vocational skills using environmentally friendly assistive technology and various steps as preparation to be able to live independently in the community. The use of innovative vocational learning technology aims to: (1) assist the children’s learning activities, (2) increase children’s self-confidence to be able to participate in learning, (3) help children adapt to their nearest environment, (4) vocational learning is intended so that children can develop their potential to achieve independence and life skills.
Keywords: Assistive Technology, Vocational, Cerebral Palsy.
Scope of the Article: Social Sciences