STRATEGI KOMUNIKASI INTERPERSONAL GURU DALAM PENERAPAN METODE PROBLEM BASED LEARNING BAGI SISWA BERKEBUTUHAN KHUSUS DI KELAS 3 SEKOLAH ADI WIDYALAYA GUNA DHARMA BANGGAI KECAMATAN TOILI BARAT KABUPATEN BANGGAI

Abstract

Teacher interpersonal communication presents both a challenge and an opportunity to develop communication skills in teaching. Adi Widyalaya Guna Dharma Banggai School is a concrete example of teacher interpersonal communication in the problem-based learning method for students with special needs. Teachers are required to combine verbal and nonverbal communication to achieve inclusive and effective learning. This phenomenon is interesting to study because it demonstrates how teachers build effective interpersonal communication to support successful learning for students with special needs. This study used qualitative methods with a phenomenological approach to understand the phenomenon of teacher interpersonal communication in the use of problem-based learning methods for students with special needs. Data collection was conducted through field observations, in-depth interviews, literature review, and document study. The theories used for data analysis were Interpersonal Communication Theory, Communication Barriers Theory, and Symbolic Interactionism Theory. The results of this study indicate that the interpersonal communication strategy of teachers in the problem-based learning method for students with special needs in Grade 3 of Adi Widyalaya Guna Dharma Banggai School includes five main aspects of teacher interpersonal communication strategies, namely student openness, empathy, supportive attitude, positive attitude, and equality of students with special needs in receiving learning through the problem-based learning method. Barriers to teacher interpersonal communication were found in physical barriers, psychological barriers, semantic barriers, cultural barriers, and systematic barriers. The implications of this study confirm that teacher interpersonal communication in using the problem-based learning method for students with special needs in Grade 3 of Adi Widyalaya Guna Dharma Banggai School not only creates an inclusive class, but also has an impact on the self, thoughts and active interactions of students with special needs.