Producing Quality Educators for Children with Special Needs

Abstract

Education is the right of all Indonesian citizens, including children with special needs. Government Regulation No 17 of 2010, Law No 8 of 2016, Law No 20 of 2003 and Law No 14 of 2005 clearly state that education is the right of all citizens. This research aims to provide insight to prospective educators of children with special needs in order to have good criteria and quality. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method through library research. Data analysis is carried out through literature reviews of books, scientific articles, and other sources relevant to the research subject. The result of this research is the formulation of a theory that explains the criteria for becoming a qualified educator of children with special needs. Among the skills and abilities that must be mastered by prospective educators of children with special needs include: a) general ability, b) basic ability, and c) specific ability. In addition, there are strategies that can be applied in inclusive education.