AKSELERASI-INKLUSI DALAM PERSPEKTIF LAYANAN EFEKTIF ANAK BERBAKAT

Abstract

Many people realize the importance of special education for gifted and talented children. However, the implementation of special education through accelerated class generates a polemic. In regards to the problem mentioned above, the acceleration should be laid upon the original idea as an effort to effectively serve the gifted and talented children. This is crucial, since this is called as an accelerated class, where acceleration has to take place. The accelerated class seems to be meant only for talented children with such an achievement and a high score of IQ, but the accelerated class is neither for children with under achievement or the disadvantaged children. While it’s mentioned legally that every citizen has the right to access education. The essence of acceleration lies in the effective service for gifted and talented children. One innovative is accelerated-inclusion. In the context of inclusive education, the acceleration is a must, as this is the essence of the fulfillment of the special needs. This article analyzed accelerated-inclusion in Al-Mabrur Elementary School, in Bandung. The focus of the analysis is what, wh, and how the accelerated-inclusion is developed in this five-year learning program full-day school, and is relevant to the context of effective service for gifted and talented children.