Post-Test

Test I. Multiple Choice

Directions: Encircle the letter of the best answer.

1. It is a part of a school system‘s operation that requires certain teacher-pupil ratios in the
classroom and that uses special formulas to determine levels of funding for related services
personnel.
A. Special Education B. Inclusive Education
2. In 1987, National Commission Concerning Disabled Persons or NCCDP was established
however through Presidential Decree 1509 it was changed into NCWDP which stands?
A. National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons
B. National Commission on Welfare of Disabled Persons
3. He was the General Superintendent of Education in 1902 during the American Regime
A. Mr. Fred Atkinson B. Mr. Harry Louise Osias
4. The Philippine Association for the Deaf (PAD) was founded in what year?
A. 1926 B. 1916
5. She was the first Administrator and Teacher of the Insular School for the Deaf and Blind in
Manila, A special School.
A. Miss David Rice B. Miss Rose Williams
6. She was the first Filipino Principal of the School for the Deaf and Blind. (SDB)
A. Mrs. Ma. Villa Francisco B. Mrs. Teresita Ana Licaros
7. In 1954, Sight Savings Week was declared in?
A. 1st week of August B. 2nd week of September
8. When and where did the first National Seminar in Special Education was held?
A. SDB in Pasay City in 1962 B. SDB in Muntinlupa in 1965
9. With the Approval of R.A. No. 3562 in 1963, the training of DEC teacher scholars for blind
children started in what Philippine College?
A. Philippine Normal College B. Collegio de San Juan de Letran
10. In 1996, the third week of January was declared?
A. Autism Consciousness Week B. Mental Health Awareness
Test II. Modified TRUE or FALSE
Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and write the CORRECT ANSWER if
the Error is observed which makes the statement INCORRECT in each statement. Use the
space provided before each number.

1905 . 1National Commission Concerning Disabled Persons (NCCDP) is renamed National

Commission for the Welfare of the Disabled Persons (NCWDP) through Presidential Decree
1905.
TRUE 2. Articles 356 and 259 of the Republic Act No. 3203 asserted “the Right of every child
to live in an atmosphere conducive to his physical, moral and intellectual development” and the
concomitant duty of the government “to promote the full growth of the faculties of every child.”
DEPED – THREE YEAR 3. In 1979, the Department of Education Unit conducted a three-year
nationwide survey of unidentified exceptional children who were in school.
TRUE 4. Presidential Proclamation No. 361 is a proclamation of National Disability Prevention
and Rehabilitation Week Celebration on the Third Week of July every year and shall culminate
on the birth date of the Sublime Paralytic Apolinario Mabini.
TRUE 5. R.A. 9288 also known as The New Born Screening Act of 2004 under the
Department of Health is based on a premise that a retarded child could have been Normal.

HOMEWORK
Reflection and Application
Directions: Respond to the following statements succinctly.

1. What is the status of Special Education Programs in the Philippines? How does the
Department of Education sustain its special education programs in the country?
Currently, special education in the Philippines has been largely rising. There are a total of 2105
schools offering SPED programs. The awareness of both the government and the private sector
in providing equal opportunities to children with special needs have considerably increased. The
Department of Education continuously supports the delivery of quality educational services to
children with special needs. They provide financial subsidy and exert more effort in maintaining
the special education programs. 

2. What is the importance of the legislation in the development and sustenance of Special
Education Programs?
Legislation contributes to the continuous growth development and maintenance of special
education programs. The laws implemented regarding special education strengthens the
implementation of its programs for the special and gifted children. The support of the
government is seen by allocating budget for SPED Programs and it indicates that programs play
a significant role in shaping the special and gifted children’s mind.

3. Clip stories and Articles from Newspapers and magazines about people with disabilities
who became successful by going to school.

Sandra Magalang - Cross eyed

Achievement: Top3, 2014 Bar Exams (Lawyer), Class Salutatorian UP College of Law Class of2014,
Summa Cum Laude of UP National College of Public Administration and Governance (UP-NCPAG)

Atty. Sandra Magalang was one of the topnotchers in the 2014 Bar exams. Despite being born cross-eyed
and poor, she earned her law degree, summa cum laude, from UP. She was a beneficiary of "Oplan Sagip
Mata," a program by the late Senator and Health Secretary Dr. Juan Flavier.
Mary Catherine Dela Torre – Deaf and Mute
Achievement: Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Central Philippine University, Iloilo Licensure Exam
for Teachers (LET) Passer
One unique thing about Mary Catherine is that she came from a regular college in Iloilo City (Central
Philippine University) without the aid of an interpreter although she comfortably communicates in sign
language. Also, she broke the tremendous odds by enrolling in a good review school which had helped
her a lot. But the best part of it all is the all-out support of her loving mother which was always there
helping her through her lessons and examinations.