Abstract:
Abstract
Social attitude is an achievement in the attitude component in learning as learning aims to develop knowledge, attitudes,
and skills. No exception for mentally disabled children. They have the same rights as other students. The existence of social
studies subjects in schools can strengthen the social attitudes of children with special needs. Therefore, this study aims to
identify the contribution of social studies subjects to developing social attitudes of children with special needs. A
qualitative approach with a descriptive method is used in this study. Data were collected through observation, interviews,
and documentation studies—data analysis through reduction, analysis, and concluding. The data validity test was carried
out by extending observations and triangulating time, sources, and techniques. The study results identified that social
studies subjects contributed to developing social attitudes, namely through discussion methods and practice in learning.
Utilization of learning resources based on the social environment integrated into learning materials is also a supporting
factor to instill social attitudes for mentally disabled children. The various activities in this learning can train the social
attitudes of mentally disabled children. Therefore, it is concluded that social studies subjects can help mentally disabled
children to have social attitudes.
Keywords: Social Sciences, Social Attitudes, Children with Intellectual Disabilities
