A147: Empowering Special Minds: Innovative Teaching Aid For Independent Living Skills

Siti Daleela Mohd Wahid Faculty Of Business And Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Melaka

Students with Special Educational Needs require structured learning to develop self-management and independent living skills. Empowering Special Minds is an innovative teaching aid comprising three modules supported by four interactive activities. Available in printed and digital formats, it integrates assessment, progress monitoring and stakeholder involvement. Implemented with ten PPKI students at SK Krubong 2, Melaka, the mean PSKA score increased from 27.5/80 to 74.9/80, with all students improving. Stakeholders valued repeated practice and continued learning beyond school. Its copyright is registered with MyIPO, and the practical, adaptable package has commercial potential for special education schools, intervention centers and related organizations.