Pola Komunikasi Guru dan Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus di SLB Tunas Kasih

Abstract

In this life, communication is something that should not be missed. As social creatures, we need
to interact with the people around us, including children with special needs. Children with
special needs are children who are different physically, mentally-intellectually, socially,
emotionally, behaviorally or in combination in their growth process compared to other children
their age so that they require special education services. As a teacher, a little extra effort is
required. In other words, teachers must be able to share their hearts, thoughts and feelings so
that effective communication can occur. This research aims to analyze communication patterns
in teacher relationships with children with special needs at SLB Tunas Kasih. The research
subjects were a teacher and a child with special needs at SLB Tunas Kasih. Through the
interviews that were carried out, research data was finally obtained. The results of the research
show that there are four important discussions that can be used as recommendations to teachers
and parents of children with special needs, namely: Communication patterns used, how to
communicate so that students can easily accept them, how to deal with student tantrums when
communicating, and obstacles in communicating with children with special needs. Appropriate
communication patterns can help teachers to establish positive relationships with children with
special needs, so that they are able to provide effective and meaningful learning.