CED 104 Prelims

What is the primary goal of special education?

• • To segregate students with disabilities

• • To provide a customized instructional program for individual learners

• • To increase the number of teachers in schools

• • To eliminate all learning difficulties

According to DepEd Order No. 72, s. 2009, what has been institutionalized in public schools?

• • General Education Program

  
  

• • Advanced Placement Courses

• • Teacher Training Programs

• • Special Education (SPED) Program

1. Which of the following is an example of a special education accommodation?

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• • Standardized tests for all students

• • Group projects with no modifications

• • Extra time for exams for students with learning disabilities

• • No changes to the classroom layout

What attitude is essential for teachers to be effective special educators?

• • Strict adherence to traditional teaching methods

• • Indifference to student performance

• • A positive attitude and understanding of diverse needs

• A negative attitude towards challenges

1. What is a disability?

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• • The functional consequence of an impairment

• • An educational program for children

• • A social consequence of a health issue

• • An abnormality in the way organs function

1. What does the term "handicap" refer to?

• • The functional difficulties faced by a person

• • The medical condition of an individual

• • The social or environmental consequence of a disability

• • The educational needs of a child

What is the vision for children with special needs in the Philippine education system?

• • Isolation from regular education

• • Adequate basic education provision

• • Elimination of all special education programs

• • Strict adherence to academic performance

1. Which of the following is NOT a goal of special education programs?

• • Inclusive education for all

• • Segregation of students with disabilities

• • Provision of appropriate educational services

• • Flexible and individualized support

1. Why is community involvement important in implementing inclusive education?

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• • It fosters greater understanding and support for students with special needs

• • It provides funding for schools

• • It reduces the need for teacher training

• • It eliminates the need for special education services

1. How widely available are specialized educational services across the Philippines?

• • Fully accessible in all areas

• • Only available in urban centers

• • Available only in private institutions

• • Limited and varies by region