Pammateg: Change Over of the Sped Autism Level I Pupils of Cabarroguis Central School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Since the start of Cabarroguis Central School SPED Center, one of the most difficult problems affecting children with autism was their failure to engage with the world around them. This was a major challenge for educators when trying to teach these children. Finding ways to actively engage these children from an early age was arguably one of the most important tasks for educators as engagement is a gateway to learning and is one of the best predictors for positive pupil's outcomes and how children will make a difference. The research "Pammateg: Change Over of the Eight Autism Pupils of Cabarroguis Central School,” was conceptualized and have a transformation of these children to fully develop their maximum potential and become self-reliant and the opportunities for a full and happy life. Furthermore, the development and maximization of learning competencies, as well as the inculcation of values made the learners with special needs useful and effective members of society.

METHODS

The study utilized descriptive-comparative research design using paired sample test. The respondents of this research were eight(8) SPED Autism Level I Pupils of Cabarroguis Central School. The data obtained was a pre-test administered based on the modified competencies. The post-test was administered after engaging the PAMMATEG and compared the results for analysis.

RESULTS

The autism pupils performed low in reading, numbers, and acquisition of colors, sounds and shapes before PAMMATEG were given while the pupils' skills improved significantly from low to moving toward mastery when PAMMATEG was introduced. Results of the post-test score were (M=25.75, SD=.8864). This implies that pupils had improved the skills after the intervention was given. PAMMATEG was effective because there was a significant difference in the scores of the respondents before and after the implementation. The researcher realized that experiences in dealing with children of different exceptionalities brought inspiration, happiness, and every little accomplishment these pupils make bring a sense of fulfillment.

DISCUSSIONS

Given truly focus on the eight special respondents with the use of the Pammateg materials, there was a sense of fulfillment. The reason is that, even if the researcher was not able to let all her pupils read, it is a big consolation that through the material Pammateg she produced 3 out of 8 special pupils with different exceptionalities able to read.