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FOUNDATION OF SPECIAL AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION TRANSCRIPT OF VIDEO
[00:10]
Introduction
Carl: Hello! Tito Carl here!. Alam mo ba na ang SPED or SPECIAL EDUCATION is a
practice of educating students that accommodates the individual needs of people with
disabilities or special needs.
Paano nga ba nag evolve ang ang SPECIAL EDUCATION throughout history?
Samahan niyo akong alamin ‘yan sa tulong ng aking mga experts.
Experts, Pasoooook!!!!!
[00:38]
Discuss how Special Education evolved throughout history.
World History
Lean:
18th Century:
-Persons with disabilities were often misunderstood, considered cursed or possessed.
- The Enlightenment era introduced ideas on education, influenced by Jean Jacques
Rousseau's emphasis on individualized learning.
Late 18th Century:
- Charles Michel L’Epeé founded the first public school for people with disabilities in
1760, focusing on language and phonetics.
- Valentin Haüy founded the first school for the education of blind people in 1784.
19th Century:
- Rev. Thomas Gallaudet established the first school for the deaf in 1817.
- Samuel Howe founded the first school for blind children in 1829.
- Special education gained momentum, with institutions opening in various states.
Late 19th Century:
- The Association of Medical Officers of American Institutions for Idiotic and
Feebleminded Persons was founded in 1876.
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- In 1890, states were responsible for providing institutions for special children.
20th Century:
- In 1906, New York University included a training program for special education
teachers.
- Intelligence Quotient introduced in 1916, and the Council for Exceptional Children
(CEC) founded in 1922.
- Public Law 94-142 in 1975 guarantees free and appropriate public education,
individualized educational plans (IEP), and due process.
- Revised in 1990 as IDEA, ensuring education rights for individuals with disabilities.
- The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990 guarantees rights in work, public
transportation, and telecommunications for people with disabilities.
[1:22]
Philippine History
Claire: The history of special education in the Philippines began in 1902 when Fred
Atkinson proposed educating deaf and blind children in schools. Over subsequent
decades, various schools and programs were established to serve individuals with
disabilities, including the first school for the deaf and blind in 1907. Major milestones
included the establishment of the Philippine Association for the Deaf in 1926 and the
passage of laws promoting vocational rehabilitation and accessibility. The Bureau of
Public Schools also began establishing special education programs and teacher training
in schools and universities. Throughout the 20th century, additional schools,
organizations, and laws expanded support and services for people with disabilities in
the Philippines.
[1:35]
Explain did Special Education thrive during the American occupation in the Philippines?
Scarlet: The American occupation spearheaded prominent institutions and has
changed how the educational system is viewed here in the Philippines. Education
became their way of instilling Americanization, influencing our way of living and culture.
Though it may seem like exploiting our own, the Americans helped to flourish learning
without discrimination, particularly in special education.
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There are notable American figures that shaped special education, Mr. Fred Atkinson,
for instance, saw the need for disabled children to also have the right for education. Ms.
Delia Delight Rice, an educator, promoted School for the Deaf and Blind, and Mr. David
Barrows, worked to establish the Insular School for Deaf and Blind in Manila.
Aside from this, schools and organizations were also established. Philippine National
School for the Blind in 1907. Philippine Association for the Deaf was founded in 1926,
Welfareville Children’s Village in 1927, and National Orthopedic Hospital opened its
school for Crippled Children in 1945.
The American occupation proved how the government tried its best to thrive and be part
of one learning community. No children, regardless of their race or incapacities were
left behind, in aiming for a one inclusive society.
[2:27]
Carl: Thank you for that wonderful Explanation, madam expert. So, as it turns out,
there’s so many people that have been involved sa pag develop ng special education
throughout the years. Not just in the Philippines, but also from all over the world.
[2:40]
In your own opinion, what could be the impact of coining the word 'inclusive' in the late
20th century?
Vanessa: The coining of the word "inclusive" in the late 20th Century marked a
significant shift in social consciousness towards recognizing and valuing diversity. This
concept has since become a cornerstone of diversity and inclusion initiatives across
various industries and institutions. By promoting inclusivity, barriers to participation and
representation have been gradually dismantled, allowing for greater equality and
opportunity for marginalized groups.
Carl: So, to wrap things up, ang masasabi ko lang ay naging sobrang helpful ang pag
develop ng special education throughout the years. Upang matulungan ang mga taong
lubos na nangangailangan. Upang maiparamdam natin sa kanila, na sa kabila ng
kanilang mga kapansanan, ay pwede pa rin silang mamuhay ng normal at maayos.
That’s all for today! Thank you for listening, and see you next time!
