Elsa Efrina, Rahmahtrisilvia, Safaruddin, Yoga Hadia Sukma
Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) refers to a condition characterized by partial or total impairment of the auditory system, leading to reduced hearing ability that affects daily communication and learning. Students with DHH experience varying degrees of hearing loss, which impact their language, academic, social, and emotional development. Comprehensive assessment is essential to identify their diverse needs and support their educational progress. This study aims to develop an information technology-based assessment instrument tailored to the needs of teachers and students with DHH. Using the ADDIE research and development model, the study conducted a needs analysis involving 56 special education teachers in West Sumatra, Indonesia. The findings revealed that speech and language assessments alongside academic assessments are most used, while hearing function, social-behavioral, and physical-motor assessments receive less attention. Challenges such as limited training, lack of standardized guidelines, and difficulties in interpreting results were also identified. The developed instrument focuses on key aspects including sound perception and rhythm communication, utilizing technology to provide an efficient, accurate, and adaptive assessment process. This tool aims to enhance teacher capacity in conducting holistic evaluations and support inclusive, data-driven educational services for DHH students. © 2026 American Institute of Physics Inc.. All rights reserved.
Department of Special Education, Faculty of Science Education, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia
