Elementary Schools’ Readiness in the Implementation of Inclusive Education in San Nicolas District, Division of Batangas

Abstract

This study aimed to design an action plan to enhance the readiness of schools of San Nicolas District in the implementation of Inclusive Education. This study also covered the features of the inclusive education in terms of children at risks, with physical difficulties/disabilities, suffering from severe poverty, with communication barriers, diverse gifted/talented, children with sensory-based disabilities (visual and hearing deficits), children with special needs (autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, down ,syndrome), as well as the problems met in the implementation of Inclusive Education. It specifically looked into the readiness of the school heads in the implementation of Inclusive Education. Descriptive method of research was used in this study utilizing a researcher-made questionnaire. One hundred thirteen (113) district teaching personnel and school heads were utilized as respondents of the study. Based on their assessments on readiness of the school in the implementation of Inclusive Education in the District of San Nicolas District was among offered to minimize the problems in the implementation of the program. The study revealed that schools in San Nicolas District have readiness in the implementation of Inclusive Education were very evident. Readiness for the implementation of inclusive education in terms of K to 12 curriculum, Development of learning resources, Learning delivery, educational assessment, learning environment, teacher professional development, school leadership and management, partnership for inclusive education, governance support, monitoring and evaluation were in great extent. The researcher recommended that enhancement activities may be done to maintain the positive and high performance of the school heads and teachers of San Nicolas District in the implementation of Inclusive Education.