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Critique Paper Final
Critique Paper Final
Critique Paper Final
SCHOOL IN REGION I
The article provides raw data. There are results for various examinable
parameters. However, the report does not give the number of respondents. How many
schools participated in the survey? How many administrators, how many individual
Consequently, the provision of statistics only is not enough. The rule of tables and
graphs was essential and much needed. Such analysis would help to compare the
situation some years ago in the present day and help predict the status in the future.
The study does not provide any theoretical background to support its claim. For
example, when addressing inclusive education, it was essential to take into consideration
human nature. Human nature brings about diversity. Diversity range from differences in
gender, race, ability, socio and economic status, religious beliefs, mental capacity, and
political affiliation. Children and educators should accept the realities of difference for a
There exist no proof of inclusive education in the study. The study fails to explain
whether the respondents to their survey were from special needs schools or inclusive
settings. Inclusion may have an impact on both the teacher and the learner. Cultural
beliefs about the disabled affect the perception of an educator toward learners with
disabilities—integration places more demand on teachers resulting in stress. Regular
teachers aren't well versed with the best strategies for handling learners with learning
towards inclusion. Teachers with many years of experience find it hard to adapt to
integration. (Scott, 2006) Social skills are indirectly learned in inclusive education.
Learners with disabilities in a less restrictive environment learn from their peers. However,
interaction. The interaction also helps learners without disabilities to accept their peers
classroom (Kids Together INC nonprofit, 2009). If the study specified, it would be easier
to identify the merits and demerits of either special needs school or inclusive school.
Teachers ought to ensure that disadvantaged students get equal opportunities like other
exceptional learners. It points out that regular teachers aren't well versed in the best
strategies of handling learners with learning barriers. Teachers with many years of
(Scott, 2006) Teacher training issues also pose a challenge for preparing regular teachers
for inclusivity. Training doesn't address the disparity in learners, and therefore the teacher
fails to accommodate learners with learning barriers. The study thus helps stakeholders
The article significantly encourages the “No Child Left behind Act” All children in
the Philippines had to be schooled. In line with the United Nations Convention, Article 28
on the Rights of children, the Philippine senate promulgated 2010 No Filipino Child Left
behind Act. The Act aimed to ensure that all Filipino children get access to quality
education up to high school level by 2018. The focus was to hold all learners to a high
level of learning and increase academic achievement for all—the legislation voted off the
gap of performance between the poor and the rich. The Act ensures that there is inclusion
in education. In its initial plan, the policy targeted more than 3000 street children. The
system provided talent development and acquisition of moral value alongside formal
education.
III. REFERENCES
Kids Together Inc. (TM) disability, inclusion, rights, information & resources.
https://www.kidstogether.org/.
Scott, A. (2006). Creative Cities: Conceptual Issues and Policy Questions. Retrieved 29