ASSIMILIATION

ERICA S. MALICAT

BEED 1A

1. Gestalt Theory - Emphasizes that the whole of anything is greater than its parts. That is, the attributes
of the whole are not deducible from analysis of the parts in isolation. Gestalt theory or psychology is
a school of thought that observes the human mind and the behavior of the human being as a whole.
When trying to make sense of the world around us, Gestalt psychology suggests that we should not
simply focus on every small component.

2. Cognitive Load Theory - Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) is an instructional design theory that reflects our
"cognitive architecture," or the way that we process information. During learning, information must be
held in your working memory until it has been processed sufficiently to pass into your long-term
memory. Your working memory's capacity is very limited.

3. Sign Learning Theory - The sign learning theory presents learning as the acquisition of knowledge
through meaningful behaviour (Tolman, 1948). Tolman viewed learning (and behaviour) on a molar
level, that is, as whole, purposeful and goal driven rather than on a molecular level as mere physiological
responses (Ahmad, 2010). For example, they will learn about a new concept if they actively participate
in eLearning courses and develop effective study habits.

4. Connection Theory - Broadly, Connection Theory (CT) is a theory of mind that proports to explain and
predict nearly all mental phenomena -- such as why people believe, desire, think, and act the way they
do. Connectionism was meant to be a general theory of learning for animals and humans. Thorndike
was especially interested in the application of his theory to education including mathematics (Thorndike,
1922), spelling and reading (Thorndike, 1921), measurement of intelligence (Thorndike et al., 1927) and
adult learning (Thorndike at al., 1928).

5. Disabilities - A disability is any condition of the body or mind (impairment) that makes it more difficult
for the person with the condition to do certain activities (activity limitation) and interact with the world
around them (participation restrictions).

6. Unique - existing as the only one or as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics

7. Discrimination -  is the unfair or prejudicial treatment of people and groups based on characteristics
such as race, gender, age or sexual orientation. 

8. Equal -  the same for each person equal rights

9. Component Display Theory - “Component Display Theory was an attempt to identify the components
from which instructional strategies could be constructed. CDT describes instructional strategy in terms
of strategy components: primary presentation forms (PPFs), secondary presentation forms (SPFs), and
interdisplay relationships (IDRs).
10. Disabled Person - The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities defines
disability as: long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which in interaction with
various barriers may hinder [a person's] full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with
others.

11. Equal Education - Educational equity is the study and achievement of fairness, justice, and
impartiality (equality) in education. ... The term equity means accommodating and meeting the specific
needs of specific individuals. This means ensuring that everyone's learning needs are met.

12. Inclusive Education - Inclusion in education refers to a model wherein students with special needs
spend most or all of their time with non-special needs students.

13. Philosophy - Philosophy is a way of thinking about the world, the universe, and society.

14. Education - the action or process of educating or of being educated also a stage of such a process.,
the knowledge and development resulting from the process of being educated a person of little
education,the field of study that deals mainly with methods of teaching and learning in schools.

15. Cultures - is an umbrella term which encompasses the social behavior and norms found in human
societies, as well as the knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, customs, capabilities, and habits of the individuals
in these groups. 

16. Religions -  is a set of organized beliefs, practices, and systems that most often relate to belief and
worship of a controlling force such as a personal god or another supernatural being.

17. Diversity - It means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual
differences. These can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-
economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies.

18. Principles - A principle is a concept or value that is a guide for behavior or evaluation

19. Theory - A theory is a contemplative and rational type of abstract or generalizing thinking, or the
results of such thinking.

20. Special Education - An Educational Program/Service designed to meet the needs of children with
special needs who cannot profit from general or Regular Education because of disabilities or Exceptional
Disabilities.

21. Commonwealth ACT No. 3203 - In 1935, A provision in this act for the care and protection of
disabled children.

22. R.A. No. 5250 - An Act Establishing a Ten-Year Teacher Training Program for Teachers of Special and
Exceptional Children

Was signed into law in 1968.

23. 1987 Constitution Article 14, Sec. 1 -  Declares that the State shall protect and promote the right
of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make education
accessible to all.

24. P.D 93-112 Section 504 - Cannot discriminate against people with disabilities, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Pub. L. No. 93-112, 87 Stat. 394 (Sept. 26, 1973), codified at 29 U.S.C. § 701
et seq., is American legislation that guarantees certain rights to people with disabilities. It was one of
the first U.S. federal civil rights laws offering protection for people with disabilities.

25. ARTICLE 356 and 259 of CIVIL CODE OF THE PHILLIPINES - The right of every child to live in an
atmosphere conclusive to his physical, moral and intellectual development.

26. PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 603 - The child and youth welfare code article 3, Rights of the child
equally important is article 74 which provides for those creation of special classes.

27. REPUBLIC ACT No. 7277 - Otherwise known as the Magna Carta for disabled persons affirms the full
participation and total integration of persons with disabilities into the mainstream of our society.

28. Provisions of the Philippine Constitution 1987 - Article 2, Section 17- Provides that the state must
give priority to education. 1.1The 1987 Philippine Constitution - The protection of the human rights of all
Filipinos is contained in the Philippine Constitution. Among its salient provisions is Article II, Section
14 which provides that “the state recognizes the role of women in nation building and shall ensure the
fundamental equality before the law of women and men.”

29. BATAS PAMBANSA BILANG 344 - “An act to enchance the mobility of disabled persons.”

30. Indigenous learning systems -  The Indigenous Peoples Education (IPEd) Program is DepEd's
response to. the right of indigenous peoples (IP) to basic education that is responsive to. their context,
respects their identities, and promotes the value of their. indigenous knowledge, skills, and other
aspects of their cultural heritage.

31. Adequate - satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity. English Language Learners

Definition of adequate : enough for some need or requirement : good enough : of a quality that
is good or acceptable : of a quality that is acceptable but not better than acceptable