Development of a Stylus to Enhance Braille Writing Skills in Eighth-Grade Students with Intellectual Disabilities at SLB-A YAPTI Makassar

• Chaerunnisa K

  Universitas Negeri Makassar

The issue examined in this study arises from the need for instructional media that can support the process of learning to write. In addition, it was found that eighth-grade students with multiple disabilities experienced academic difficulties, particularly in writing Braille letters or text. The research problem addressed in this study focuses on the analysis of needs, development stages, prototype design, validity, and effectiveness of a stylus designed to enhance Braille writing skills among students with multiple disabilities. The purpose of this study is to determine the results of the needs analysis, development stages, prototype design, validity, and effectiveness of the stylus in improving Braille writing abilities in these students. This study employed the 4-D (Four-D Model) development approach, which consists of four phases: define, design, develop, and disseminate. The findings of the study are as follows: (1) The needs analysis results indicate that eighth-grade students with multiple disabilities require a stylus of relatively large size to ensure an easier grip; (2) The development process involved the definition, design, and development stages, with this study limited to the development phase; (3) The stylus prototype was designed to provide an initial visual representation prior to further development; and (4) The validity test results show that the stylus meets the criteria of being highly valid, and its effectiveness is categorized as highly effective.

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