Exploring the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) on Mainstream Teachers' Teaching Experience at an International Secondary School in Petaling District

Abstract

The study aims to explore the implementation of the individual educational plan (IEP) in mainstream teachers' teaching experience. Special need education (SEN) is a specialized department within schools that works on identifying and supporting students with learning difficulties. Many schools have acknowledged the importance of this department within the school as it provides an opportunity for an inclusive education without discriminating against the child's rights to receive education as same as peers. This IEP consists of specially picked targets according to the child's need in acquiring the lesson. However, there are challenges faced by mainstream teachers in the implementation of IEP. The study is qualitative, employing an interview method to collect data. The results revealed five themes. Results showed that IEP has added to the informants' workload, and because it's time consuming, the informants only investigated the IEP profile when needed. The informants agree that the IEP has improved. If it is applied more diligently, these students can benefit from it greatly.