ENGLISH LEARNING STRATEGY ON COGNITIVE STYLE FOR DISABLED STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT AT SLB – A PEMBINA TINGKAT NASIONAL JAKARTA

Anisa Salsabila Tsulatsa Ali; Aswir

doi:10.23969/jp.v8i2.9926

Authors

Anisa Salsabila Tsulatsa Ali PBI Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta
Aswir PBI Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23969/jp.v8i2.9926

Keywords:

Visual Impairment, English Learning Strategy, Cognitive Style

Abstract

This study aims to determine the learning strategies used by teachers in learning English for visual impairment students in the eleventh grade of SLB - A Pembina Tingkat Nasional Jakarta. This research was conducted in May 2023 at SLB - A Pembina Tingkat Nasional Jakarta. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. Data were obtained by means of six students with visual impairment and one English teacher. The results showed that the learning strategy used by English teachers is problem-based learning which is taken based on the ability of visual impairment students themselves. Cognitive style found in visual impairment students are Field - Dependence and Field - Independence. This research also discusses the learning approach, media, difficulties, and obstacles faced, how to overcome the difficulties and obstacles faced, and the classroom environment during learning. The results of this study are expected to be useful for related parties such as schools, teachers, students, and further researchers.

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