LIFE SKILL EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT MODEL FOR THE SOCIAL SKILLS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Abstract

Teaching life skills to children with special needs is not as easy as normal children. The aim of this research is to determine the influence of the life skills model on the social closeness of children with special needs. The population was 37 students with a sample of 20 treatment groups and 17 control groups. This research used female respondents as SLBS PGRI Dlanggu Mojokerto students. The research instrument for the independent variable is to use activity event units (SAK) as a guide in carrying out interventions. Children's Social Ability Variables The research instrument for variables is using a questionnaire. This research is a type of quantitative research with a research design using a quasi-experiment with a pre-test post-test control group approach. using the Wilcoxon range test statistical test. The research result is ρ 0.000, meaning it is smaller than α 0.05, H0 is rejected, meaning there is a difference between the treatment group and the control group. The life skills model has a big influence on the socialization of children with special needs. The Life Skills model with intense assistance from teachers will influence good habits in students and influence socialization with school friends and the environment.