MENERAJUI REFORMASI PERSEKITARAN KONDUSIF MESRA OKU: SINERGI FIZIKAL DAN DIGITAL BAGI KEPIMPINAN PEMIMPIN PENDIDIKAN KHAS CEMERLANG DI MALAYSIA

Abstract

The effectiveness of leadership within the context of Special Education necessitates the ability of school leaders to provide an environment that is not only safe but also highly responsive to the unique needs of Students with Special Educational Needs. This study aims to develop the content for the domain "Leading a Conducive School Environment" by synergizing physical and digital elements for Excellent Special Education Leaders in Malaysia. This research adopts the Design and Development Research (DDR) approach, focusing specifically on the design and development phase through the Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM). A panel of 21 local experts, who are policy-makers and implementers in Special Education, participated in the consensus process. The findings indicate an exceptionally high expert consensus (100%) for the two primary subdomains: leading a disability-friendly physical environment and supporting digital (ICT) development. A total of 34 items were validated for this domain, all achieving a threshold value (d) of ≤ 0.2 and a consensus percentage of ≥ 75%. The discussion highlights the critical role of leaders in ensuring high-quality physical infrastructure and integrating assistive digital technologies to facilitate a sustainable, inclusive learning reform. These findings are pivotal in aligning school leadership competencies with the aspirations of the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2026-2035, ensuring an equitable and barrier-free educational ecosystem that upholds the principle of Human Dignity (Karamah Insaniah).