Parents Of Learners With Special Education Needs (Lsen) Level Of Support Towards Inclusive Education
Jonel Rey A. Dico, Noreen G. Aying, Gabriel A. Baguio, Rosana D. Baguio, Jeralyn I. Bahinting, Rina P. Bensi
Student Research · 2024
Bachelor of Elementary Education
This study explored parental support for inclusive education for learners with special education needs, aiming to understand the level of assistance parents provide in academic, emotional, and physical aspects. The study investigated the types of special needs learners commonly observed at Lapu-Lapu City Central Elementary School and the challenges and coping mechanisms experienced by parents, utilizing frequency and ranking analysis, weighted mean calculations, and thematic content analysis to interpret the data. Results indicate the significant prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among learners with special needs and the varying levels of parental support across different need categories, implying the parents showed positive and highly supportive attitudes in areas where the children needed the most by considering their type of learners with special education needs, highlighting the importance of tailored assistance for each aspect of a child's development. However, parents also face challenges such as emotional distress, communication difficulties, behavioral challenges, and fear of bullying and negative treatment, which they address through coping mechanisms like emotional support and patience, communicating with teachers and schools, providing encouragement, and trust in God and the school environment. In conclusion, parents' support does matter to the type of learner with special education needs. It also emphasizes the significance of parental involvement in promoting inclusive education for learners with special needs. Recommendations include enhancing parental support such as collaboration with educators and therapists, establishing routines at home, advocating for inclusive education, encouraging hands-on learning experiences, multi-sensory teaching at home, and encouraging self-confidence that further empowers parents in facilitating their children's educational journey towards inclusivity.
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