Profiling Tool for Students with Learning Disabilities: A Basis for Learning Improvement

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The instructional programs that SPED teachers in the Philippines implement are a self-contained/ special class, itinerant teaching, resource room, pull-out, integration/mainstreaming, and inclusion. However, there is a need to further assess if the specific interventions under these programs are indeed responsive to the needs of SPED learners given that there are also available technologies that may be utilized to further improve the quality of the program.

METHODS

This study uses a quantitative approach, described by Earl Babbie as one that uses objective measurements and the statistical, mathematical, or numerical analysis of data collected through polls, questionnaires, and surveys, or by manipulating pre-existing statistical data using computational techniques.

RESULTS

Researchers suggest the strong link between a thorough profiling system of students to their academic success in a learning institution. A great deal of a student's success relies on the information their teacher has about them. This same logic extends to students with special cases or learning disabilities. It is therefore of importance that a solid profiling system is made to profile learners with such conditions in Padre Garcia Central School.

DISCUSSIONS

The study aims to design a holistic intervention program that were, address. The Learning needs and learning disabilities of the SPED Students given the evidence linking potential academic success with thorough profiling of students, the following tools (which are adopted from a study of similar nature) are recommended for use.