Project-Based Learning and Health-Promoting Lifestyle for Students with Disability in COVID-19

Aims: This study aimed to identify and describe online learning in Special Schools (SS) and implement Project-Based Learning (PjBL) and Health-promoting lifestyle (HPL) in children with mild to moderate special needs. Materials Methods: The method used in this research is descriptive with the survey method. This study involved 80 special education teachers in Central Java Province, Indonesia. The data was collected through a questionnaire accompanied by 11 questions whose validity was tested through focus group discussions. Data were analyzed qualitatively, collecting data, validating data, tabulating, conveying data, and concluding. Findings: The results showed that 96% of SS teachers in Central Java Province admitted implementing online learning for children with special needs. 75% of SS teachers stated that online learning was ineffective and not meaningful. Project-based online learning needs for SS teachers are at a high level of 72% for the very needy and 28% for the needy. Conclusion: Online PjBL exercises for children with mild special needs increase critical thinking skills. In contrast, it means increasing activity-based and health-promoting lifestyles for children with intermediate special needs.