Biography:

Dr. Mohd Norazmi bin Nordin holds a doctor of philosophy (PhD) degree in special education leadership. Former academic teacher at Batu Pahat Special Education School, Johor, Malaysia. Successfully completed PhD studies within three years. Currently working as a special education lecturer at the Center for the Study of Education and Community Wellbeing, Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (The National University of Malaysia). Active in carrying out studies related to special education and educational leadership. Many published articles in journals related to special education. Receive invitations from various universities in and outside Malaysia as speakers and keynote speakers for international conferences and seminars. He is also Editor in Chief of a special education journal and as an editorial board in five international journals.

Speech title: A Moment With Former Leaders In Special Education

Abstract: Experienced school leaders are always a reference by young leaders in managing special education. The experience they have is able to help the next generation of leaders to lead special education better. There are various obstacles and challenges in leading a unique special education. Every knowledge, skill and assistance is needed at all times in providing the best service to special education. This brief study was conducted aimed at exploring the challenges faced by school leaders in leading special education. This qualitative study interviews former leaders in special education regarding the challenges they face when implementing their leadership. The findings of the study found that there are five main challenges in leading special education, namely the diversity of special students, the variety of teachers, facilities, funds and community views. It is hoped that the findings of this study can help future researchers in conducting further research.