TAYABAS WESTERN ACADEMY

Founded 1928
Candelaria, Quezon

Self-Learning Module

Name of Instructor Jessie V. Vasquez

Student:
Department College of Education Course/Year
Module No. 1 Units
Duration Week 1 Days(Time)
Date Submitted Subject Code
Description Introduction to Special Education
Topic Vision, Policy, Goal, and Objectives of Special Education

Guidelines/Directions:
1. This self- learning module will be uploaded on the created Facebook group every
Monday of the week until 8:30 in the evening. This can also be distributed through
your thumb drive. Printed learning materials will also be given to the students who
would like to have.
2. Links/videos mentioned in this module are all downloaded and can be found on your
thumb drive.
3. For those who have their Facebook account and reliable internet connection,
send/upload your accomplished activities on the Facebook group created by your
instructor.
4. For those who can’t submit their work on the Facebook group, do all the written
activities in 1 whole sheet of yellow paper while the video presentations will be
submitted using your thumb drive.
5. Submission will be every Saturday of the week or as agreed in our GC.
6. For inquiries or clarifications, message me at 09178553051.

Introduction
This chapter starts with the vision for children with special needs followed by the policy, goal
and objectives of special education set by the Department of Education. An account of the
historical events in the implementation of special education in the Philippines as well as its legal
bases are discussed in detail.

Learning Targets
At the end of this week, the students are expected to:
1. identify the different categories of children and youth with special needs;
2. explain the vision for children with special needs;
3. discuss the policy of Inclusive Education for All;
4. enumerate the goal and objectives of special education
5. cite important events relevant to the implementation of special education in the
Philippines; and
6. discuss the legal bases of special education in the country.

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Engage
Activity 1: (What do you think?)

How will you define “Special Education” in your own words?

It is a form of learning provided to students with exceptional needs, such as students with
learning disabilities or mental challenges. An example of special education is the type of reading
help that is provided to a student who is dyslexic.

Explore
Activity 2:

In your own understanding, how will you interpret the given quote above?
Teaching students with special needs is the hardest job in the world. A special education
teacher is someone who works with children and youths who have a variety of disabilities.
Children with special needs require unique instruction by specially trained professionals to help
them achieve their highest potential and strive to progress beyond their limitations. Special
education teachers are patient, understanding educators dedicated to giving each individual
student the tools and guidance needed to help them maximize success.

Explain
Read the discussion on book on pages (11-23).

Activity 3:
For further information watch and understand the video about Vision, Policy,
Goal, and Objectives of Special Education. You can watch it using this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbK9u6PJ4gI

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 Extend/Elaborate
Activity 4:
Read and understand the following questions. Make sure to elaborate your answers on each
question.

1. What are the goals of Special Education Program of deped?

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2. Who are the children with special needs?

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3. What is special and inclusive education in the Philippines?

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4. Is there a law governing special inclusive education in the Philippines?

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5. Why is inclusion so important?

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Evaluate

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 Activity 5:
Test how much you have learned from this chapter by answering the following questions.

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?
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2. List the significant events that have shaped the history of special education in the last century:
a. in the early 1900’s until 1949
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b. the third quarter of the century

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b. the last thirty years

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3. What is the importance of legislation in the development and sustenance of special education
programs?
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4. Enumerate the laws that pertain to:

a. the inclusion of children with special needs in all programs and concerns of the government.
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b. the education of children with special needs

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c. the participation of the home, parents and community in special education activities

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d. commemoration of significant events

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