Pembangunan dan Pengesahan Ujian Diagnostik Kemahiran Asas Membaca Program Pemulihan Khas Sekolah Rendah
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UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SARAWAK
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This study aims to develop the Diagnostic Test for Basic Malay Reading Skills for the Primary School Remedial Program (UDKAM). A combination of qualitative and quantitative research designs were employed in the study. The qualitative approach was used to develop the UDKAM, while the quantitative approach was utilized to assess the validity and reliability of the UDKAM. The study was guided by the five steps in Nichols' 1994 Cognitive Diagnostic Model. These five steps include substantive construct theory, design selection, test administration, response scoring and test review. The construction and development of UDKAM items were carried out qualitatively using a literature review approach, referencing credible and authoritative sources from the Malaysian Ministry of Education. The study sample comprised five experts with experience in special remedial education, eight remedial teachers, and 30 remedial students from eight primary schools in Sarawak. The findings showed that UDKAM had a high content validity with a content validity coefficient of 0.96. UDKAM was then administered to 30 remedial students in Sarawak during the pilot phase. The pilot findings were analysed to evaluate the internal consistency of UDKAM. The internal consistency evaluation revealed that UDKAM had a high reliability level with a KR-20 value of 0.98. In conclusion, the development and validation of UDKAM align with the steps of Nichols's 1994 Cognitive Diagnostic Model and positively impact the quality of teaching and learning of the Malay language in the context of primary school remedial education.