COURSE Foundation of special and
TITLE: Inclusive Education
COURSE
CODE: Prof. Ed 2
CREDIT
UNITS: 3
TIME
DURATION: 16 WEEKS
COURSE This course introduces the principles, theories, and practices of special and inclusive education. Students
DESCRIPTIO will explore the history of special education, the rights of individuals with disabilities, and strategies for
N: creating inclusive classrooms that cater to diverse learning needs.
COURSE
PRE- NONE
REQUISITE:
COURSE
LEARNING By the end of the course, students will be able to:
OUTCOMES:
1. Understand the history and evolution of special education and
inclusive education.
2. Identify various types of disabilities and their impact on
learning.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of laws and policies related to inclusive education
(e.g., IDEA, ADA).
4. Assess and address the educational needs of students with disabilities through inclusive teaching
strategies.
5. Create inclusive lesson plans that accommodate diverse
learners.
6. Evaluate the effectiveness of inclusive teaching practices through reflection and
case studies.
7. Collaborate effectively with colleagues, families, and the community to support
inclusive education.
STRATEGIES
TIME OUTCOME-BASED
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME/S LEARNING CONTENT /LEARNING
ALLOTMENT ASSESSMENT
ACTIVITY
Week 1 *Define and expound on the 1.Define and expound on the * Interactive * Reflection: Course
meaning of Special Needs and meaning of Special Needs and Lecture & expectations
Inclusive Education Inclusive Education Discussion
* Inclusive Education 2.Inclusive Education * Written Evaluation
*Reporting
* Group discussion
and sharing
Week 2-3 * Demonstrates the basic 3.Diversity of Learners * Interactive * Quiz
knowledge and understanding of 4.Philosophical Bases of Lecture &
legal responsibilities of educational Education * Assignment:
Discussion
institutions and the community with 5.Models of Disability Philippines Laws
regard to people with special needs 6.The Legal Basis of Inclusive *Reporting relating to SPED
and their education Education and The 2030
* Group discussion *Case Study
Agenda
6.1. K o 12 Transition and sharing
Curriculum Framework
For Learners with
Disability
Week 4-6 • Detail the process of assessment *Components of Special and * Interactive *Assignment: Common
and referral for early intervention Inclusive Education Lecture & school practices for
•Describe the different assessment 7.1.Child-Find Discussion Evaluation and Referral
method 7.2.Assessment Process in SPED
* Be familiar with administration of 7.3.Placement *Reporting
the different assessment 7.4.Accommodations and
* Group discussion
*Understand and Describe Curricular Modifications
accommodations and modifications 7.5.Parent Involvement and sharing
*Different accommodations and *Movie Review
Modifications
* Know the importance of parent
involvement.
Week 7-9 • Detail the process of referral for EARLY INTERVENTION * Interactive *Construct IEP
early intervention 8.Evaluation, identification Lecture &
• Describe least restrictive and placement. Discussion * Reflection: Personal
environment in an inclusive - School channels, agencies * Group discussion classroom strategies
classroom. and institutions and Reporting for inclusive education
• Identify and describe effective INSTRUCTION * Group Activity:
classroom management as it 9.Multi-Tiered System of Describe an
pertains to students with disabilities Supports (MTSS) inclusive
• Construct an Individualized 10.Universal Design for classroom versus a
Instructional Plan for students with Learning traditional one
special needs 11.Classroom Management
• Catalog guidelines and classroom Guidelines and Strategies
strategies for inclusive learning INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION
PLAN
Week 10-14 • Displays basic knowledge and Classification of Special *Group discussion Designed and Prepared
understanding of the characteristics Needs: and Reporting the Matrix of Disability
of various classifications of special - Definition, Causes, Signs and
needs and exceptionalities. Symptoms, * Interactive Interactive Workshops
• Recognize the different cultural / Accommodations/Modification Lecture &
social issues about people with s Discussion
special needs and their impact on 12. Intellectual Disability *Designing and
Special and Inclusive Education 13.Autism Spectrum Disorder Preparing the
• Demonstrate basic knowledge and 14.Learning Disabilities Matrix of Disability
understanding in distinguishing / 15.Communication Disorders
identifying different classification of (Speech/Language
special needs appropriately Impairment)
• Express a personal philosophy of 16. ADD/ADHD
special education, particularly in 17.Hearing Impairment
terms of the relationship with 18.Visual Impairment
regular education 19.Physical Disability
20.Medical (Health-related)
21.Emotional/Behavioral
Disorder
22.Exceptionality / Giftedness
Week 15-16 • Express a personal philosophy of 23.The Special Education * Group discussion
special education, particularly in Teacher and Reporting
terms of the relationship with 24.Approaches in Teaching
regular education Special Education *Group Activity:
• Demonstrates a positive attitude 25.Technology Assisted Mind map: The role
toward learning about special Devices of the teacher and
education and teaching students technology in
with special needs Special Education
• Discuss the role of technology and
other tools in the field of special
education
Prepared by
ARLENE D. QUIBATE
Instructor
