Enhanced Reading Intervention for 7th Grade Learners with Special Educational Needs (LSENs) of Buhi SPED Integrated School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Every child has the ability to learn, but the way children learn and how much knowledge they can absorb can vary considerably, especially for a child with special needs. Reading develops our mind and helps us discover new things aside from our own experience. There are learners with special educational needs (LSENs) who need special teaching strategies and techniques for them to be able to understand the lesson. Most of them have difficulty in recognizing signs and have difficulty in retaining the lessons that the teachers teach. This is the reason why the researchers very eager to find ways on how learners with special educational needs are going to learn the easiest way considering their disability/difficulties.

METHODS

This study employed the Descriptive Survey Method of research in collecting pertinent data. The researchers used a descriptive survey to collect data to determine the teachers' Reading Intervention for LSENs of Buhi SPED Integrated School and answer other questions related to the study. Using interviews, the researchers conducted group interviews. Twenty Grade 7 LSENs responded to DISCUSSIONS. Observation on the learners while in the normal classroom setting was also done to come up with an enhanced reading intervention for our learners.

RESULTS

Majority of the LSENs who participated in the interview admitted that they found it difficult to recognize letters and words. That is why they could not utter accurate sounds for particular letters and numbers. Sometimes there may be undiagnosed learning difficulties as is the case for learners who struggle with dyslexia or slow processing. Most of the learner’s lack focus. They can be easily distracted and sometimes refuse to follow instructions from their teachers.

It is also revealed that there was no retention as to what have been taught by the teachers.

DISCUSSIONS

The results suggest that there needs to be more strategies and techniques for teachers to face the challenge on how to help learners to read. It takes a lot of dedication, time, perseverance and patience, and motivation in terms of teaching LSENs especially those who have difficulty in reading and concentrating. Families of LSENs are also encouraged to participate in this endeavor. Educating family members and other support networks is a must for the improvement of the learners.