The Role of Shadow Friends in Learning Process of Al Islam and Kemuhammadiyahan for Special Needs Student (Case Study in University of Muhammadiyah Jakarta)

摘要

The problems faced by persons with disabilities are not only in primary education to senior secondary education, but also post secondary education. Formally, access to non-discriminatory education for persons with disabilities has been guaranteed by the Law. Muhammadiyah University of Jakarta as a university in Muhammadiyah affiliation, including one of the institutions that accept students with special needs in several faculties. Special needs students in UMJ are blind students who assisted by shadow friends in the learning process. This study used a descriptive qualitative method. The study was conducted at the University of Muhammadiyah Jakarta in August-October 2017 by conducting interviews and observations. The results are that implementation of AIK at UMJ for special needs students is very important in improving their knowledge and religion. In learning process of AIK, in addition to assisted by lecturers, they are also assisted by other students as a shadow friend. Based on observations, from some educational components that are observed, several of them are not available in UMJ. There is no special quota in the acceptance of special needs students and the number of special needs students at UMJ is still a minority. In the process of identification and assessment including facilities and infrastructure, special needs students are equated with other students. The conclusion is special needs students are not assisted by special supervisors or lecturers but assisted by other students as a shadow friend. The presence of shadow friends is very helpful for the development of special needs students both in terms of AIK assessment and in social life.