Inclusive Education Program Objectives and Curriculum: A Descriptive Study in the Division of Quezon City

This study examines the program objectives and teaching approaches of special education teachers and school administrators in the Division of Quezon City, Philippines, in promoting an effective inclusive education program for children with special needs. Results show that most respondents indicated that an inclusive education program supports all learners in reaching their full potential by providing appropriate accommodations for them to be successful in the general education setting. However, the majority of the respondents indicated that there is low support in the community for children with special needs to be fully integrated in the community. In terms of curriculum and instruction, most respondents reported using various teaching methods to present appropriate content areas in different ways to accommodate students with special needs. Additionally, most of the respondents noted that they have seen significant learning growth in children with special needs in demonstrating progress through different activities and learning tasks. The study suggests that the Division of Quezon City should provide an in-service training program and seminar-workshops to all teachers about classroom and instruction modification, and appropriate strategies suited to address the needs of children with special needs.