DEFINITION, GOALS,

AND SCOPE OF
INCLUSIVE AND
SPECIAL
EDUCATION
DEFINITION, GOALS, AND SCOPE OF INCLUSIVE AND SPECIAL EDUCATION

Inclusive Education Inclusive education means different and diverse students learning side by side in the
same classroom. They enjoy field trips and after-school activities together. They participate in student
government together. And they attend the same sports meets and plays.

Special Education Special education (also known as special needs education, aided education,
exceptional education or Special Ed) is the practice of educating students in a way that addresses their
individual differences and needs. Ideally, this process involves the individually planned and systematically
monitored arrangement of teaching procedures, adapted equipment and materials, and accessible
settings. These interventions are designed to help individuals with special needs achieve a higher level of
personal self-sufficiency and success in school and in their community which may not be available if the
student were only given access to a typical classroom education.

Vision for all LSEN in the Philippines

Objectives:

At the end of the lesson, the students should able to:

Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of concepts related to inclusive and special education that
promote supportive environments for diverse learners (like inclusion, integration, mainstream,
transition, etc.)

Vision for Children with Special Needs

 The Department of Education clearly states its vision for children with special needs in
consonance with the philosophy of inclusive education thus:

“The State, community and family hold a common vision for the Filipino child with special needs.
By the 21st century, it is envisioned that he/she could be adequately provided with basic 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 society. More importantly, he/she is God-loving and proud
of being a Filipino.

It is also envisioned that the child with special needs will get full parental and community
support for his/her education without discrimination of any kind. This special child should also be
provided with a healthy environment along with leisure and recreation and social security measures”
(Department of Education Handbook on Inclusive Education, 2000)