Kebolehgunaan i-TALK PISMEN bagi Pembelajaran Murid Berkeperluan Khas Masalah Penglihatan

This research is conducted to identify the media-assisted learning aids used by Students with
Visual Impairment (SwVI) in learning Qurʾan and the usability of i-TALK PISMEN
application among them. There are a variety of Teaching and Learning aids (TLAs) available in
the market, but they are limited in adopting and complying with SwVI requirements, especially
for Islamic Education subjects. This is because of the lack of studies conducted on Islamic TLAs
which subsequently lays the effect towards SwVI in extensively learning the Quran. Therefore,
this research focuses on identifying the media-assisted learning aids used by SwVI in learning
Quran, analyse the usability of Form 1’s i-TALK PISMEN in terms of content, learnability and
technical, and also analysing the usability of Form 1’s i-TALK PISMEN in the aspect of
students’ skill mastery. In order to complete this research, qualitative approaches were used,
such as interview and observation methods at Sekolah Menengah Penglihatan Khas Setapak.
Interviews were conducted with three experts to achieve the first objective and eight SwVIs for
the second and third objectives. The findings of this research show the use of i-TALK PISMEN,
which is based on multimedia technology, is suitable for both school and self-learning sessions.
In addition, teachers must recognise the diverse needs of students and their unique potentials.
Before preparing the teaching materials, teachers need to consider the differences in students’
skills, abilities and enthusiasm. Therefore, this research can be useful for the reference of
teachers, potential teachers, and educators in the effort to provide the best in their teaching and
learning (TnL) process