The Effect of Sensory-Friendly Learning Environments and Teacher Support on Students’ Learning Comfort in Inclusive Classrooms in Indonesia

Penulis

  • Anizar Anizar Yayasan Pendidikan Islam Al Husna
  • Istiarsyah Istiarsyah Universitas Muhammadiyah Mahakarya Aceh
  • Riki Taufiki Paud Boh Hatee Bangsa, Aceh Utara, Indonesia.
  • Retno Triswandari Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP)
  • Amel Yani Yayasan Pendidikan Islam Al Husna

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58812/jpdws.v4i02.3708

Kata Kunci:

Inclusive Education, Sensory-Friendly Learning Environment, Teacher Support, Student Comfort, Indonesia

Abstrak

This study examines the effect of a sensory-friendly learning environment and teacher support on students’ comfort in inclusive classrooms in Indonesia. Inclusive education requires classroom conditions that accommodate diverse student needs, particularly in relation to sensory processing differences and interpersonal support systems. A quantitative approach was employed using a survey method involving 150 students selected through non-probability sampling. Data were collected using a Likert scale questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 25 through multiple linear regression analysis. The results indicate that both a sensory-friendly learning environment and teacher support have a positive and significant effect on student comfort. Teacher support is found to have a stronger influence compared to environmental factors. The model explains 61% of the variance in student comfort. These findings emphasize the importance of integrating environmental adjustments with effective teacher support to enhance learning comfort in inclusive classrooms in Indonesia.

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Diterbitkan

2026-05-31

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Vol 4 No 02 (2026): Jurnal Pendidikan West Science

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Hak Cipta (c) 2026 Anizar Anizar, Istiarsyah Istiarsyah, Riki Taufiki, Retno Triswandari, Amel Yani

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The Effect of Sensory-Friendly Learning Environments and Teacher Support on Students’ Learning Comfort in Inclusive Classrooms in Indonesia. (2026). Jurnal Pendidikan West Science, 4(02), 128-138. https://doi.org/10.58812/jpdws.v4i02.3708