Ed106-Foundation of Special and Inclusive Education

Instruction: The content of the questions aims to know Recto Memorial National High Schools’
inclusivity. Most of the questions are open-ended. You may refuse to answer questions if it’s too
confidential. We’re requesting you to answer the questions with your honesty and to allow us to
record this interview, rest assured that it will be confidential and will be used for this project only.

QUESTIONNAIRE

School Principal

1. How can you say that an institution is inclusive?

2. What are the initiatives this institution does to make Recto Memorial National High
School inclusive?
● Is there any policy that regulates inclusive education?
● Do you have any policy, projects and specific programs that support inclusivity in
your school? If so, may we know the short background of this?
● If none, are there any plans crafted to promote school inclusivity?
3. How does the school involve the family of students or the community itself to promote
inclusivity of education?
4. Are the faculties and staff of RMNHS trained to recognize and address issues related to
inclusive education?
● What kind of training do they receive?
5. In some instances, were there any cases of discrimination, harassment, or bullying in
this institution?
● If there’s any, what is the process that the school management does to address
it?
6. In your opinion, why is it important to have an open and welcoming institution for
students with diverse backgrounds?

Additional Question:

1. Does Recto Memorial National High School allow students that are part of LGBTQIA+
Community to express themselves?
● Are they allowed to cross dress?
SPED Adviser

Role Specific

1. Why did you choose to work with students with disabilities?

2. What do you hope to contribute to the special education field?
3. What’s the biggest challenge/reward in working with students who require special
education?

School

1. As the SPED Adviser, how can you say that an institution is inclusive?
● Since you’re the one handling or have more interaction with the students with
special needs, can you say that RMNHS is inclusive to all? If yes, in what ways?
2. Does the institution support this set of learners? In what ways?
● Are there any programs or projects that promote the schools inclusivity?
3. Are the facilities accessible for students with special needs?
● Does the school provide physical accommodations for students with disabilities,
such as wheelchair ramps, accessible restrooms, and assistive technology?
4. How does the school involve the family of students or the community itself to promote
inclusivity of education?
5. In some instances, were there any cases of discrimination, harassment, or bullying in
this institution?
● If there’s any, what is the process that the school management does to address
it?
6. Are students with special needs today combined with normal students?
7. In your opinion, why is it important to have an open and welcoming institution for
students with diverse backgrounds?

Interviewee:

Supreme Student Council Officer

1. Do you have knowledge about school inclusivity?

● If so, how can you say that an institution is inclusive?
 2. As an officer of the highest governing body of student organization in RMNHS, what
initiatives does your organization implement to support school inclusivity?
● If there’s any, give a short background and its goals and objectives.
● If none, are there any plans to promote schools' inclusivity?
3. In your opinion, how diverse are the students enrolled in RMNHS?
● Are there students with special needs?
● Are there students from different cultures? Give examples if there’s any.
● Are there students from LGBTQIA+ Community?
● Are there students with different nationalities?
4. In what ways does your organization promote awareness about bullying and
discrimination?
5. As the organization that represents the student body, were you able to participate in
crafting any school policy that promotes students inclusivity?
6. In your opinion, why is it important to have an open and welcoming institution for
students with diverse backgrounds?

Staff

1. Masasabi mo bang bukas ang Recto Memorial National High School sa iba’t ibang uri ng
mag-aaral?
2. Bilang unang tao na nakakakita sa mga lumalabas at pumapasok na tao sa RMNHS,
paano naiipakita sa paaralan na sila ay bukas para sa lahat?
● Tumatanggap ba sila ng mga studyanteng may espesyal na pangangailangan?
● Tumatanggap ba sila ng mga studyante mula sa ibang relihiyon?
● Tumatanggap ba sila ng mga studyante mula sa LGBTQIA+ Community?
 ● Tumatanggap ba sila ng mga studyante mula sa ibang nasyonalidad?
3. Masasabi mo bang angkop ang mga pasilidad para sa mga studyanteng may espesyal
na pangangailangan?
4. Sa iyong palagay, bakit mahalaga na maging bukas ang paaralan para sa lahat?