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COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION

Department of Elementary/Secondary Education
EDUC8- Foundation of Special and Inclusive Education
AY: 2022-2023
1st Semester

Name : Aron, Lodie C.

Course/Yr. level/Section: BSEd-Mathematics 3 Rating:

Course : Foundations of Special and Inclusive Education

Unit 4. : Building Partnership through Collaboration and ICT in SPED

Module 10 : Collaboration and Communication in Special and Inclusive

Education

Duration : 3 hours

Resources Needed:

 Teaching Guide
 Learning Materials
 Computer/laptop/cellphone for Zoom and Google classroom/ MS Teams
(note: students which have no direct access to the internet can access the
said learning materials through Google classroom or MS Teams)
 Power Point presentation
Objectives :

In this learning session, the students should be able to:

1. Discuss the Support Systems and Collaboration which is necessary in special and
inclusive education
2. Clarify how an emphasis on collaboration in schools shapes the roles and
responsibilities of a general education teacher.
3. Explain the importance of communication in special and inclusive education.
Session Proper
Activity 1. (Individual Work)
A. Make your Concept Map about Collaboration in Special Education. Write a short explanation
of your concept.
“CONCEPT MAP”
Collaboration through effective
communication between the school
community—that includes the faculty and
staff— with the parents, paraprofessionals,
inclusion team (experts), and the
community is vital to achieve the
education of children with exceptional
needs.

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B. Skills for effective Communication and Listening that are needed for collaboration.

List at least 10 tips to List at least 10 skills for effective listening

communicateeffectively?
1. Be an attentive listener 1. Prepare yourself to listen

2. Be concrete and clear 2. Remove distractions

3. Use non-verbal communication cues 3. Try to understand other people’s point of

effectively in communicating view

4. Keep calm 4. Listen without judging or jumping into

conclusions

5. Keep colleagues be informed 5. Avoid personal prejudice

6. Be brief but specific 6. Listen to the tone

7. Show empathy 7. Listen for ideas— not just words

8. Give and receive feedback 8. Check your temper

 9. Utilize your time in sensible manner, 9. Be soft in expressing criticism
especially in getting to know more about your
colleagues

10. Be courteous 10. Concentrate with effort

Analysis
1. What is your realization about collaboration in Special and Inclusive Education? Is it
necessary to work with parents? With administrators? With co-professionals? Please
explain your answer.

I now understand how important collaboration is in special education when it

comes to meeting the educational needs of the pupils. It enables educators and those
involved in the school and community to establish common objectives, share decision-
making authority, share resources and accountability, and recognize individual
viewpoints and domain expertise. More efficient instruction and student placement will
result from this. The success of the school depends greatly on collaboration and
communication with those involved in the education of students with special needs,
thus it is crucial to cooperate with parents, administrators, and other professionals.

2. How will you promote good communication with those people involved in
theeducation of your student with special needs?

I must first act as a conduit for effective communication if I am to encourage it

with the parties involved in the special education school. It is critical for educators to
demonstrate how effective communication helps students with special needs. They will
then value effective communication both inside and outside of the school.

3. Why listening is important to work with someone?

Working with someone requires listening since it allows for the sharing of
feedback. We must remember that feedback is crucial in special education, as it plays a
crucial role in identifying both the appropriate placement of the pupils and the appropriate
teaching strategy that must be applied. In other words, the key to achieving the teaching
and learning objectives is listening.
Assessment
Test I. Answer the following questions concisely:
1. How does collaboration shape the role of the general education teacher in the education
of children with special needs?

Every teacher should research teaching methods, subjects, disabilities,

individualization, accommodations, and skills for creating a perfect learning environment. In
light of this, it is believed that working in conjunction with co-professionals and others
involved in the education of kids with special needs forms an essential part of the
responsibilities of a general education teacher. A general education teacher can develop
supplementary professional skills through collaboration that will help with lesson design,
preparation, and delivery in the classroom.

2. In your own opinion, what are the characteristics that should be possessed by a general
education teacher to effectively carry-out collaboration with the inclusion team?

To collaborate with the inclusion team successfully, I believe a general education

teacher needs to have strong character, openness, composure, and, most importantly, a
decent heart.

3. What are the five models of cooperative teaching in special education? Which of the
models would you prefer? Please explain your answer.

Complementary instruction, station teaching, parallel teaching, alternative teaching,

and team teaching are the five forms of cooperative teaching used in special education.
Among the five models, I like the comprehensive instruction (one teaches or assists). I think
cooperative teaching through complementary instruction works best in addressing the
students' learning needs because educating kids with special needs is a challenging
undertaking for educators. Additionally, this model enables instructors to be both
reconstructive and helpful, and both can provide feedback to make the process simpler and
more efficient.
Test II. Fill in the template on the specific roles of the supervising teachers and the
paraprofessionals in special education.

Supervising Teacher Paraprofessional

1. Implement an all level special education 1. Provide learning support
IEP focused learning environment.

2. Provide in-service to teachers relate to 2. Assist with daily activities

curriculum implementation, teaching
methodology, and IEP implementation.

3. Develop educational plans for students 3. Record and report progress

with special needs and they work closely
with teachers, parents and other school
administrators to provide the best
education experience possible.

4. Interact with other school administrators, 4. Maintain confidentiality

faculty, social workers, counselors and
psychologists, therapists, and other
professionals that provide special
education services to develop academic
plans suited to students at the school.

5. Coordinate the activities of teachers and
support staff for school special
educationprograms.
5. Assists the teacher in general daily
classroom activities, help special needs
students, and cares for their physical,
emotional health and safety, affirming their
abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all
relationships.
Application
1. Make a sample letter inviting a parent of your student with disability for a meeting.
o Introduce yourself
o Explain why you call the meeting.
o Include the progress and the areas that the child needs support.

December 26, 2022

Dear Mrs. Amba,

Hello! This is Lodie Aron, and I am Aruel's special education teacher. I am writing today to
remind you that, as agreed, this week is our scheduled meeting for Aruel's IEP. Part of our
discussion will be Aruel's progress in reading and comprehension, counting numbers, and
recognizing colors. Further, we will also discuss the process we need to take to improve him
remembering skills and self-management, which includes self-motivation and behavior inside
the classroom. As always, I believe that your input is the most valuable to your child’s
success and that you can provide informative insightinto her life and individual needs.

I was sorry that I was not able to reach you by email or phone to discuss possible meeting
times in advance. However, I'm following up with this letter to provide you with some options
that might work well with your schedule.

Morning,
7:15 am, December 27th, 2022
7:15 am, December 28th, 2022
7:15 am, December 29th, 2022
Afternoon,
2:15 pm, December 27th, 2022
2:15 pm, December 28th, 2022
2:15 pm, December 29th, 2022

Do any of these work for you? Would you like anyone other than the school support team
included in the meeting?

To make it as easy for you as possible, you can text me at 09387415157 or send me a quick
email letting me know what time and date you like best. Once I get your feedback, I willsend
the official IEP meeting invitation confirming our time, who will be in attendance, andthe
meeting room location.

Thank you so much. The Bugang Norte Elementary School staff and faculty truly appreciate
your involvement and look forward to meeting with you in support of your child, Aruel.

Sincerely,
Lodie C. Aron

Attached here is my contact information:

Mobile number:09387415157
Email address: lodiearon@gmail.com
Facebook account: Aron Lodie
2. Write an “Essay” on this “ My way of Collaborating with others”.(250 words.)

“My Way of Collaborating With Others”

Every human being, in my opinion, is by nature a social creature; we are meant to

interact with one another and form deep bonds with others. In light of this conviction, I
wholeheartedly concur with the statement that "Tough Times Don't Last, Tough Teams Do,"
and that cooperation is necessary to realize common objectives and interests despite trying
circumstances. Being open-minded is where I start when working with people. I frequently
persuaded others to be open-minded ever since I realized how important it was. Having this
character means more than just asking ourselves whether we should take other people's
ideas into consideration. Our emotions will eventually follow our efforts to open our heads.
Our hearts' openness gives us a broader perspective on how we engage with others,
particularly when it comes to working together. Every action must be scrutinized, from every
angle. I work with others by fusing my color with their various hues, saying, "It is not just
about how productive we are, but how we attain productivity when we are in a certain group"
(since it has been said that we have different true colors). Because I think that attaining
meaningful collaboration also requires having a flexible approach to working with others.
Finally, I work with others with the conviction that differences never stand in the way of unity
but rather serve to highlight what makes each person different.

In a few words, I collaborate with others by having a good mindset..