Work Readiness Skills for Students with Learning Disabilities in Special Education Vocational Schools: A Conceptual Framework
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https://doi.org/10.37134/bitara.vol17.sp.1.2024Keywords:
Work Readiness Skills, Students with Learning Disabilities, School to work Transition, EmployabilityAbstract
This research introduces a theoretical structure for addressing the work readiness skills of students with learning disabilities in vocational schools for special education. Individuals with learning disabilities have distinct obstacles in gaining and showcasing the crucial skills desired by employers in today's highly competitive employment market. The paper's conceptual framework seeks to close this gap by offering a systematic strategy to preparing these students for seamless absorption into the workforce. The framework prioritizes certain crucial aspects, such as the cultivation of fundamental talents specifically designed for students with learning difficulties. These abilities encompass communication, adaptability, and self-advocacy. The text underscores the significance of implementing well-organized work experience programmers that provide practical training and exposure to authentic work settings, hence augmenting students' practical skills and employability. In addition, the framework emphasizes the importance of addressing accommodation needs by providing appropriate accommodations and assistive technology, which enables students to efficiently carry out their job responsibilities. The conceptual framework seeks to cultivate a nurturing and all-encompassing learning atmosphere, with the goal of enhancing students' assurance, self-assurance, and ability to bounce back from challenges. Ultimately, this framework intends to equip students with the skills and mindset needed to surmount obstacles to employment and thrive in the professional sphere. By facilitating collaboration among educators, employers, and policymakers, the framework provides a holistic strategy to enhance opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities and promote diversity and inclusion in the labor market.
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