SPLASH OF SUCCESS: VALIDATING TOOLS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS IN WATER-BASED LEARNING

Abstract Purpose: While water activities are often part of the Integrated Special Education Program (PPKI), there is currently no published guide for special integration education teachers (GPKI) to effectively support students with learning disabilities during these activities. The Aqua Explorers module was developed to fill this gap, and this study aims to assess the validity and reliability of the instruments designed to evaluate the module’s effectiveness. Methodology: The validity of the questionnaire and interview instruments was determined through evaluations by four experts, utilizing Cohen’s Kappa coefficient to gauge validity. The reliability of the questionnaire was assessed using Cronbach’s Alpha correlation coefficient, while interview instruments were refined based on expert feedback. Findings: The Cohen’s Kappa test yielded values of 0.460 and 0.658, indicating moderate agreement, while the Cronbach’s Alpha for the questionnaire was 0.86, reflecting high reliability. For the interview instruments, revisions were made following a pilot test and supervisor review, enhancing their reliability. Overall, the results indicate that the validity and reliability of the instruments are at a satisfactory level, making them suitable for use.