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Lesson 2

VISION, MISSION, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES OF SPECIAL EDUCATION IN THE

PHILIPPINES
1. Learning Outcomes:
In this lesson, you should be able to:
1. discuss the vision, mission, goals, and objectives of special education;
2. discuss the policy of Inclusive Education;
3. appreciate and gain inspiration from the lives of successful person with disabilities;
4. cite important events relevant to the implementation of special education in the country.

2. Pre-Assessment:
A. Instruction: Without browsing the internet, answer the following questions briefly and
concisely.
1. What do you know about the VMGO of Special Education?

2. From your point of view, what do you think is the main aspiration of Inclusive Education?
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3. What can you say about the implementation of special education in the Philippines
nowadays?
 3. Lesson Map

‘
Philosophy

Vision

Mission

Goals and Objectives

SPECIAL AND
INCLUSIVE
EDUCATION

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This map shows the interrelationship of Philosophy, Vision, Mission, Goals and
Objectives as they manifest in the programs of Special and Inclusive Education

4. Core Content:

ENGAGE: ORIENTING MYSELF ON THE ROADMAP OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

Activity 1: Comparative Essay
Instruction: Revisit your school’s VMGO’s and compare these to the VMGO’s of a special
education school stated below. Write an essay pointing the similarities of a normal school’s
VMGO’s to that of a special education school’s VMGO’s

MISSION

The mission of the Exceptional Student Education program is to develop ethical and highly competent
professionals who, together with individuals with exceptionalities and their families, work to enhance the
quality of life through their advocacy, teaching, research and service.

VISION

The Exceptional Student Education program envisions itself as a leader at local, regional, national and
international levels in improving the educational opportunities, accommodations and services that support
children with exceptionalities and their families.
VALUES

We value:
 students and believe that they constitute the core of our mission.
 a culture of mutual respect that empowers diverse voices and facilitates dialogue and communication.
 multiple approaches to inquiry and seek to create contexts which facilitate and support varied forms of
research and practice.
 various types of dynamic partnerships characterized by collaboration, parity, and synergy we
strengthen our department’s mission and goals and assure active participation in improvement of
systems through the modeling and implementation of best known practices.
 a philosophy of care that holistically enhances the quality of work and life of all stakeholders within
our community.
 a cohesive, connected community with a diverse membership respecting, trusting and affirming
individual and collective actions.
 a collegial culture where students and faculty are valued members of a learning community and
professional growth opportunities are provided based on individual strengths, needs, and aspirations.
 the development of teachers and other professionals who are proactive, affirming of diversity,
competent, reflective practitioners committed to caring, collaborative, and dynamic learning
environments and systems.
 the improvement of public policy to support individuals with exceptionalities, those placed at risk and
their families.
 research based practices at all levels of teaching and learning.

GOALS and OBJECTIVES

 Develop a cohesive plan for research in teacher education and special education that informs programs
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for children with disabilities and those at risk and establishes research themes that engage faculty and
students at all levels.
 To develop systematic recruitment processes that focus on enrollment in specific areas by enhancing
our partnerships in the schools and communities and by developing nationally and internationally
networks of alumni and colleagues in the field.
 To maintain cohorts of diverse, competent undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students whose
dispositions reflect the department and college values.
 To meet the diversified needs of our students through multiple delivery mechanisms that address their
life and work realities.
 To develop program structures that support the needs of part-time and full-time students through the
creative alignment of coursework, field experiences, and applied research activities.
 To maintain strong community-based partnerships that foster educational opportunities for children
with disabilities and those at-risk through local, national, and international program development.
 To build in-house capacity for grant management and budget oversight to ensure compatibility of
department mission and vision and the long-term fiscal stability of the unit.

Guide Questions:
1. Develop a short comparative essay on the salient features of your school’s curriculum to that of the
special education school’s curriculum.
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 EXPLORE: GLANCING THE SPECIAL EDUCATION’S VISION, MISSION, GOALS,
AND OBJECTIVES
Activity 2: Content Exploration
Instruction: Read the following selection below:

I. Vision for Children with Special Needs

a. The philosophy of inclusive education serves as the main flagship of the vision,
mission, goals, and objectives of special education programs. It is envisioned that
the child with special needs will get full parental and community support for his /
her education without discrimination of any kind. This child should also be
provided with a healthy environment along with leisure and recreation and social
security measures.
b. The State, community, and family hold a common vision for the Filipino with
special needs through the provision of adequate and relevant quality education. This
education should fully realize his/her own potentials for development and
productivity as well as being capable of self-expression of his/her rights in the
society. More importantly, he/she is God-loving and proud of being a Filipino.

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II. Mission, Goals, and Objectives of Special Education

a. The policy on Inclusive Education is adopted in the Philippines to accelerate access
to education among children and youth with special needs.
b. The goal of the special education programs of DepEd all over the country is to
provide children with special needs appropriate educational services within the
mainstream of basic education.
c. The objectives of Special Education include:
 i. To provide a flexible and individualized support system for children with
special needs in a regular class environment in schools nearest the student’s
home;

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This framework shows the initiative of the various sectors of the society towards inclusive education.

III. The Need to Engage Broad Stakeholder Support in Inclusive Education

a. Involve parents and family members. Parents and teachers should jointly decide on
the educational needs of a child. Children do better when families get involved, and
this costs very little.
b. Involve the broader community in activities related to the education of children with
disabilities. This is likely to be more successful than policy decisions handed down
from above.
c. Develop links between educational services and community-based rehabilitation –
and other rehabilitation services, where they exist. In this way, scarce resources can
be used more efficiently, and education, health care, and social services can be
properly integrated.
d. Encourage adults with disabilities and disabled people’s organizations to become
more involved in promoting access to education for children with disabilities.
e. Consult and involve children in decisions about their education.
 IV. Other Plans of Actions

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 a. Philippine Network on Inclusive Education (PNIE)
1. The PNIE will be composed of DPOs, NGOs and youth organisations who are working
actively on IE.
2. It will be responsible for providing critical inputs to any policies and legislations that will be
developed by government agencies.
3. PNIE will also act as the network where different organizations will be involved.

b. PNIE’s Vision statement:

1. Inclusive and quality education for Filipino children with disabilities

c. PNIE’s Mission statement:

2. The Philippine Network on Inclusive Education (PNIE) aims to fulfil inclusive education for
Filipino children with disabilities through the development and implementation of responsive
inclusive education policies and practices from the national down to the local level and by
strengthening the capacity of education stakeholders in its application.

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 Plans and Initiatives on Special Education

EXPLAIN: PROCESSING MY THOUGHTS ON SPECIAL EDUCATION

Activity No. 3: Reinforcement Activity
Instruction: Answer the following questions briefly and concisely.
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1. Which themes are emphasized in the vision of special education?

2. What is central to the mission, goals, and objectives of special education?

3. How do the various actions and initiatives in Philippine Special Education differ from each other?
How are they similar?

4. How do the various plans of actions ensure the realization of VMGO of special and inclusive
education?
 V. Topic Summary
In this module, you have learned that:
 the philosophy of special education is the driving force of its vision, mission, goals, and
objectives;
 these statements are further translated concretely into special education programs;
 the vision of special education is to provide children with special needs full parental and
community support for his / her education without discrimination of any kind;
 the policy on Inclusive Education is adopted in the Philippines to accelerate access to education
among children and youth with special needs;
 the goal of the special education programs of DepEd all over the country is to provide children
with special needs appropriate educational services within the mainstream of basic education;
 the objectives of special education are the most specific statements which are further integrated
in the special education programs.

VI. References:
 Farrell, M. Foundations of Special Education: An Introduction. Wiley Blackwell Publication.
2009.
 Inciong, T. Introduction to Special Education. A Textbook for College Students – 1st edition.
Rex Bookstore.
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 Stromstad, M. Developing Inclusive Teacher Education. RoutledgeFalmer-Taylor &Francis
Group. 2003.