Wenefredo Cagape

City College of Davao

This qualitative study delves into the lived experiences and challenges faced by parents raising children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Davao City, Philippines. It examines the coping mechanisms parents employ to navigate these challenges, showcasing their remarkable resilience. The study draws on Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory...

This qualitative study explored the perspectives and practices of five Special Needs Education (SNED) teachers at Koronadal National Comprehensive High School - Junior High School Department, regarding inclusive learning environments for dyslexic learners. The research aimed to comprehend the teachers views on teaching and handling dyslexic student...

This study focuses primarily on the lived experiences of secondary education teachers who work with students exhibiting disruptive behavior. The research employs a qualitative phenomenological approach, utilizing semi-structured in-depth interviews with a sample of five teachers from a secondary school in Barangay Sigaboy who are responsible for ma...

This qualitative study delves into the perspectives of special education teachers on overcoming challenges in mainstreaming practices within inclusive educational settings. Seven special education teachers at Isulan Sped Central School participated in semi-structured interviews to provide detailed narratives, insights, and strategies related to mai...

This case study explores innovative teaching approaches used by educators in teaching students with special needs (SNED), examining their impact and the challenges encountered during implementation. Through thematic analysis, four key approaches emerged: multi-sensory instruction, differentiated instruction, technology integration, and interactive...

Exploring the dynamic relationship among teachers' adversity quotient, organizational commitment, and the pivotal role of school leaders' change management practices offers a comprehensive understanding of how strategic leadership impacts educational environments. This study aimed to explore the mediating effect of school leaders' change management...

This research investigates the impact of parental engagement on the social and communication development of children with developmental delays, using the case of Eleisa, a 2-year-old child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Through in-depth interviews, the study identifies five key themes: the central role of occupational therapy, encountered...

This research aims to investigate the impact of parental education programs on the acceptance levels of learners with disabilities in mainstream schools. It is driven by the belief that parental involvement is crucial for the development of learners with disabilities and for cultivating a culture of acceptance within the broader educational communi...

One of the most important of inclusion is the attitude and work motivations of teachers towards children with special needs. The perspective of educators on the difficulty of educating students with special educational needs has been cited as a crucial factor in deciding whether or not schools are inclusive settings. This study examines the attitud...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) poses difficulties in social communication and behavior, especially for families with nonverbal children. Speech therapy shows promise as an intervention to enhance communication skills in nonverbal children with autism. However, there is still a gap in understanding the experiences of parents actively involved in...

This study explores the lived experiences of parents regarding the acceptance of their child with an intellectual disability. Intellectual disability possesses unique challenges for parents requiring them to navigate various, emotional, social, and practical dimensions of accepting their child's condition. The study adopts a qualitative approach, u...

Curriculum viability, teaching competence, and effective instruction are paramount in advancing Philippine education. This study examined the combined influence of curriculum viability and teaching competencies on effective instruction among teachers in the Davao region. Three selected schools in the Davao region were involved, and 100 teachers...

Inclusive education is now prevalent in the Philippine education setting. The goal of inclusive education is to include all learners with special needs in general education, specifically learners with hearing impairment. Thus, the experiences of teachers were revealed in this study including the accommodations that were implemented to cater to the...

Abstract As social beings, communication is imperative; thus, its study must be related to theories of social structure, social behavior, and human interaction. Successful communication can deepen and enrich relationships. This will be of great help to understand better the people and circumstances day by day. However, communication is quite challe...

This study aimed at determining the adversity quotient of receiving teachers of Davao City Special School. It utilized a descriptive approach to describe the level of adversity quotient among the receiving teachers and compare it with their demographic profile-age, gender, civil status, and length of service using ANOVA. Data were gathered through...

This qualitative study employed specifically a phenomenological design to gain an in-depth understanding of the lived experiences of the public-school teachers handling learners with disabilities in an inclusive classroom. These teachers were chosen purposively and qualified in the inclusion and exclusion criteria set to become my participants for...

Special education teachers need the appropriate environment, collaboration opportunities, and overall support from administrators as it drives everything related to the intent to remain in the field. This study utilizes a descriptive correlation approach to describe the level of job satisfaction and employee retention of the 30 public school specia...

This qualitative-phenomenological study determined the experiences of general education (Gen Ed) kindergarten teachers in a SpEd school in Davao del Norte handling inclusive classes. The purpose of this study was to explore and understand the Gen Ed kindergarten teachers' experiences and perspectives, particularly on the issues and challenges of ha...

Extreme measures, like house confinement and the closure of establishments and services such as schools, were part of the lockdown that was imposed by governments as part of the effort to contain the COVID-19 epidemic. Various studies were then conducted to learn about the significant impacts of COVID-19 on children with autism during this period....

Aims: To determine the relationship between the teachers’ adversity quotient and work commitment and the effect of teachers’ demographic profile in both variables. Study Design: Descriptive-correlational Place and Duration of Study: This was conducted in the Division of Davao City more specifically Cluster 1 and Cluster 3 from November 2020 to June...

Teachers' work commitment gives a positive impact on the success of organizational goals-contributing to students' academic performance, increasing school engagement, and maintaining a positive outlook towards teaching. This study's main objective was to determine the level of work commitment of public secondary school teachers in Davao City, Phili...

Peer coaching provides an opportunity for beginning teachers to improve their instructional competence and to overcome some challenges in teaching-addressing performance gaps, developing pedagogy, and mastering content knowledge. This study determines how coaching competence and extent of coaching experience influence the instructional competence o...