Barriers and Challenges of obtaining Quality Education for Students with Disabilities in the Philippines Melanie L. Betez MAED Major in Sociology
Special Education Is also called special needs education the education of children who differ socially, mentally, or physically from the average to such an extent that they require modifications of usual school practices.
Republic Act 7277 (Magna Carta for Disabled Persons, and for Other Purposes) A law that ensures persons with disabilities have the access to education.
Barriers and Challenges of obtaining Quality Education for Students with Disabilities in the Philippines
Non-inclusive schools Poverty and Mindset State of Inclusive Education During the Pandemic
Challenges of the Special Education Teachers
Challenges of the Special Education Teachers The widespread misperception that teaching is easy. Non instructional responsibilities Lack of Support
Challenges of the Special Education Teachers Dealing with multiple disabilities Handling death Handling the problems of an Inclusive Classroom
Challenges of the Special Education Teachers Professional Isolation Lack of support from parents The difficulty of Discipline in a Special Needs Classroom Budget Problems
Challenges of the Special Education Teachers 1. Special Education teachers experienced financial constraints in teaching special education. 2. Insufficient materials needed in teaching special education classes.
Challenges of the Special Education Teachers 3. Instructions are affected due to other task given like coaching in special events. 4. Special education teachers have experienced difficulties in preparing lesson plans.
Challenges of the Special Education Teachers 5. Limited support from the stakeholders. 6. Delegate assignments and chairmanship to the special education teachers. 7. Disseminating information is not on time.
Challenges of the Special Education Teachers 8. Lack of resources and non-inclusive curriculum. 9. Teachers lack competence to deal with learners experiencing challenges.
Challenges of the Special Education Teachers 10. Limited knowledge on the special education Curriculum. 11. Infrastructure not catering for the disabled.
Challenges of the Special Education Teachers 12. Teachers have negative attitude towards teaching learners with disabilities and learning challenges. 13. Teachers assigned in special education is not their specialization.