Noradibah Hanafi’s scientific contributions

The aim of this study is to review the capacity and capability of hearing among impaired students in a transition termed as a Career Transition Programme in adapting to the working environment post-school graduation. This research is a qualitative research by making use of a designed survey. The Career Transition Programme is a programme that helps students with special needs in getting a job after school. Students with hearing difficulties experience hardships in communicating and socialising with the outside community. Data were collected by observing the participants as well as traditional face-to-face interviews with employers, workers, parents and teachers at school. The participant in the study is a student necessitating special needs undergoing hearing difficulties in one elementary school with special education

The aim of this study is to review the capacity and capability of hearing among impaired students in a transition termed as a Career Transition Programme in adapting to the working environment post-school graduation. This research is a qualitative research by making use of a designed survey. The Career Transition Programme is a programme that helps students with special needs in getting a job after school. Students with hearing difficulties experience hardships in communicating and socialising with the outside community. Data were collected by observing the participants as well as traditional face-to-face interviews with employers, workers, parents and teachers at school. The participant in the study is a student necessitating special needs undergoing hearing difficulties in one elementary school with special education for the disabled. The training module was designed as a guide for the participant to carry out work at a chosen nursery. The study found that the participant acquired all the taught skills and managed to work according to the assigned hours. The results of the interview show a positive outlook on the Career Transition Programme that was carried out. However, the researcher suggests some improvements in the Career Transition Programme in ensuring the longevity of its implementation from time to time in the future.