Project TRAinEd -Teachers Readiness in Accepting Inclusive Education

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The Project TRAInEd or Teachers Readiness in Accepting Inclusive Education aims to address the needs of Special Education (SPED) Receiving Teachers in Data Elementary School, the SPED Center in the Division of Santa Rosa City. The program involves series of trainings and workshops for teachers handling Learners with Special Educational Needs (LSENs)under Inclusive Education Program (IEP). In the school year 2017-2018, a total of 31 LSENs were endorsed by SPED Teachers to regular classroom teacher or SPED Receiving Teachers in different grade levels under IEP.

METHODS

Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used in this study. In determining the challenges encountered by SPED Receiving Teachers qualitative method was used and quantitative method in determining how can TRAInEd Program address the needs of SPED Receiving Teachers.

RESULTS

The Program TRAInEd gave SPED Receiving Teachers the necessary trainings and strategies in accommodating and managing LSENs in the regular classroom. The problems and issues they raised before the Project TRAInEd were answered during the In-Service Trainings and conferences.

DISCUSSIONS

This program aims to make IEP acceptable among the teachers. The researcher recommends to conduct continuous trainings and studies to further improve the program and reached higher level of awareness among teachers.