INVOLVEMENT, EXPERIENCES, AND CHALLENGES OF PARENTS HAVING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: IMPLICATIONS TO PRACTICE

Authors

  • Ma. Venus G. Estojero MA, MAED SPED Student, Cebu Technological University, Philippines
  • Niña Rozanne T. Delos Reyes Dev. EdD, Cebu Technological, University, Cebu City, Philippines
  • Reylan G. Capuno PhD, Dev. Ed., Cebu Technological, University, Cebu City, Philippines
  • Ramil P. Manguilimotan PhD, Cebu Technological, University, Cebu City, Philippines
  • Ann Frances P. Cabigon M.Ed., Cebu Technological, University, Cebu City, Philippines
  • Jonathan O. Etcuban PhD, Cebu Technological, University, Cebu City, Philippines
  • Gengen G. Padillo PhD, Cebu Technological, University, Cebu City, Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejse.v8i2.4366

Keywords:

challenges, involvement, and experiences of parents, the implication to practice

Abstract

This research determined the involvement, experiences, and challenges of parents having children with special needs. The narrative inquiry served as the study design, while the interview questionnaire served as the main instrument. Data obtained were transcribed, coded, and analyzed to determine the emerging themes and essence of the study. The results revealed that parents support their children's scholastic activities and allow them to socialize with their peers. Their experiences in raising children with special needs include imposing discipline, teaching them domestic chores, siblings' rivalry, and communication barriers. On the other hand, their challenges include handling situations when their children are experiencing tantrums, feeding, expenses in sending to school, providing instructional materials, discrimination, and bullying. Taking things holistically, it can be concluded that parents of children with special needs immensely involve themselves in all the academic undertakings of their children. They are able to manage the challenges of raising children with special needs and provide them well parental-related care. An implication for practice was designed in hope of helping the parents of children with special needs. Hence, it is recommended that the school adopt the implications for practice and recommendations for parents with special needs so that they can be given foundational knowledge in dealing with their children with special needs.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Ma. Venus G. Estojero, MA, MAED SPED Student, Cebu Technological University, Philippines

    Ma. Venus G. Estojero has worked as a SPEd Teacher/ Early Intervention Specialist III at Jesus Kids Therapy Center for a year and became a professional education instructor at Leyte Normal University for five years, primarily in the Bachelor in Elementary Education (BEEd) Program where she handled some professional education classes and key subjects in the Bachelor of Special Needs Education (BSNEd). She presently serves as the organization adviser for the school's Special Education League (SPEL). In addition to receiving her Bachelor of Elementary Education degree with a focus in Special Education from Leyte Normal University in 2012, she also went on to Cebu Technological University to complete her Master’s degree, majoring in Special Education.

  • Niña Rozanne T. Delos Reyes, Dev. EdD, Cebu Technological, University, Cebu City, Philippines

    Niña Rozanne T. Delos Reyes is an assistant professor in Cebu Technological University’s Department of Special Needs Education. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of San Agustin in 2000. She also holds the following diplomas and degrees from the Cebu Technological University: Doctor in Development Education, Master in Special Education, Diploma in Special Education, and Diploma in Professional Education. In 2019, she co-authored ‘Personal Development: Structured-Learning Activities for Senior High School Students. She most recently won the Outstanding Faculty Award and the Technologist Award for her outstanding leadership and high caliber of knowledge. She devotes her time to educating regular education undergraduate and graduate students, as well as students with special needs.

  • Reylan G. Capuno, PhD, Dev. Ed., Cebu Technological, University, Cebu City, Philippines

    Dr. Reylan G. Capuno, DEV, EdD, PhD, is the incumbent Dean of the College of Education at the Cebu Technological University, Main Campus. He was the Director of General Services and the Chairperson for HELE program at the same university. Prior to his entering the academe, he worked as a Project Supervisor in a local construction company. Aside from his rank of Associate Professor V, he is likewise a holder of National Certificates (NC-II) for SMA W, EIM, Carpentry, Masonry, NC-III holder for articulated driving, and TMI. Dr. Capuno graduated Magna Cum Laude in his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education in 1997 and obtained his Master in Technician Education in 2002. He finished his Doctor in Philosophy in 2011 and Doctor in Development Education in 2018. Having taught for 22 years, he received various recognitions including the City Mayor’s Plaque of General Excellence Award and Outstanding Faculty in CTU. Moreover, Dr. Capuno has been invited in numerous instances as a resource trainer in K-12 technology-related topics, and as an author of published various scientific papers in ACI-indexed and other journals of sterling reputation.

  • Ramil P. Manguilimotan, PhD, Cebu Technological, University, Cebu City, Philippines

    Ramil P. Manguilimotan, PhD is presently the Associate Dean for the Graduate Teacher Education in the College of Education of Cebu Technological University-Main Campus. He graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education Major in Industrial Arts in the same university last 1997. He finished his Masters of Arts in Vocational Education in 2014 and Doctor of Philosophy in Technology Management in 2019 all in the same university. He taught Industrial Arts subject in Grade 4-6 for about 20 years at Cebu Institute of Technology University. Among others, he is currently teaching BTLEd subjects like Introduction to Industrial Arts Part I and Part II. Furthermore, Dr. Manguilimotan attended and participated in various national and international research conferences and conventions. He also co-authored scientific papers in International and ASEAN Citation-indexed and other journals of sterling reputation.

  • Ann Frances P. Cabigon, M.Ed., Cebu Technological, University, Cebu City, Philippines

    Ann Frances P. Cabigon, is presently a graduate student (Dev. Ed.D) and a Professor in the Department of Special Needs Education at the Cebu Technological University. She acquired her BSc in Architecture from the University of San Carlos in 1992 and became a Licensed Architect in 1996. She pursued teaching by taking up the Diploma in Professional Education and passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers in 2003. She completed her Characteristics of deaf workers and job longevity. She earned her Diploma in Special Education and Master’s in Special Education at the Cebu Technological University in 2009 and 2017, respectively. She is devoted to teaching undergraduate and post-graduate students who aspire to teach and touch the lives of learners with special needs.

  • Jonathan O. Etcuban, PhD, Cebu Technological, University, Cebu City, Philippines

    Dr. Jonathan O. Etcuban is a faculty researcher of the government agencies such as DOST and DILG. He obtained the degree of Bachelor of Science in Information and Computer Science at the University of Cebu. He obtained his Master of Science in Teaching Mathematics at the same university. He also graduated with a Master of Science in Information Technology, Doctor of Philosophy in Technology Management, and Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management. He is actively involved in several research projects and has done research work in the university and externally funded research by DOST, DILG, Portugal government for Magellanic studies, and England’s Centre for Fisheries and Aquatic Science (CEFAS). Dr. Etcuban presented research papers at various research conferences here and abroad. He is a recipient of several awards, to name a few: Outstanding Researcher Award, Outstanding World Researcher, and Outstanding Research Manager awarded by the Asian Association for Academic Integrity. An invited speaker for research, statistics, and publishable writings. Currently, he is the Research and Publication Chairperson, College of Education of the Cebu Technological University.

  • Gengen G. Padillo, PhD, Cebu Technological, University, Cebu City, Philippines

    Gengen G. Padillo graduated as the class valedictorian for her elementary and secondary education in a town in Cebu City, Philippines. She pursued Bachelor in Elementary Education from Cebu Institute of Technology University. She is the 8th placer in the Licensure Examination for Teachers in 2012. Doc Gen, as she is fondly called, obtained her master’s degree in Education and doctorate degree in Technology Management from the Cebu Technological University on March 2015 and May 2019 respectively. She has vast teaching experience starting from being an elementary school teacher to becoming a college instructor. She is affiliated to a number of professional organizations in the Philippines including Coalition for Better Education and Asian Intellect for Academic Organization and Development to name a few. In addition, she also attended several international conferences in her country and abroad focused on education and development. Likewise, she presented a considerable number of research papers abroad.

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2022-07-08

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