BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS USING INTEGRATED PLAY GROUP METHODS AND AL-QURAN VERSE THERAPY

The average number of special children around the world who are born with disabilities is increasing. Parents and teachers use various Western psychotherapy approaches to facilitate their daily handling of special children, particularly in emotional and behavioral management. However, these methods and therapies often lack the spiritual dimension, which is a fundamental aspect of human existence. To bridge this gap, we will build and apply a module that integrates existing behavioral therapy with psychospiritual therapy for students with special needs in the Integrated Special Education Program (PPKI) at SekolahRendah Bandar Baharu, Kuala Selangor. The development of this module consists of four phases. The first phase identifies the problems and constraints faced by teachers in managing the emotions and behavior of special students. The second phase involves building modules based on identified problems and expert views. The third phase is the construction, evaluation, and improvement of the module, considering experts views. This module will prioritize two methods of behavior control: integrating parents in childrens activities through integrated learning group techniques and combining al-Quran therapy, which involves listening to al-Quran verses to regulate unstable childrens emotions. This module will aid parents and teachers in educating special needs students (SENS) to the best of their abilities, thereby promoting the emotional and spiritual growth of special children nationwide.