This course module on Inclusive Education in Early Childhood setting discusses the legal and social foundations of inclusion, which extend to policies and practices in early childhood learning environments. The typical and atypical development of young children is presented alongside research-based techniques and strategies to promote skill development for all—children with additional needs, child laborers, indigenous peoples, and children at risk. This module examines the potential of the regular setting to provide relevant and high-quality learning experiences for all children. A Course Module for Inclusive Education in Early Childhood Settings
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
MARIE ROSE ATOS-YUZON
She is presently the chairperson and a faculty member of the Department of Early Childhood Education at the College of Education, Miriam College in Quezon City. She is a former school administrator and teacher at the Miriam College Child Study Center. She gives talks about media literacy, gentle discipline, project-based learning, design thinking for young children, assessment for early childhood education, and other topics in early childhood education. Ms. Yuzon graduated from Maryknoll College with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science. She earned her Master in Basic Education from the Ateneo de Manila University. She is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Designing Education from Miriam College and Goldsmiths, University of London.
CLARISSA CARMELITA MARIANO-LIGON
She is an administrator and a faculty member of Miriam College. Prior to this, she was a teacher of an inclusive class in the United States. She gives talks about education and family as well as writes for a local magazine. Dr. Ligon earned her Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Education (cum laude) from Miriam College and her Master’s degree in Special Education, with high distinction, from the De La Salle University-Manila. Recently, she earned her Doctorate in Family Studies from Miriam College. In 2013, she received the President’s Award for Teaching Excellence from Miriam College and the Teacher of the Year Award from Step-Up International.
CRISTINA NIEVES ALIGADA-HALAL
She has been teaching children with developmental needs and learning difficulties for the last 15 years. She earned her Master in Educational Foundation’s major in Educational Psychology from the University of the Philippines (UP). She is working on her dissertation to complete her Ph.D. program in special education at UP. She is a SPED practitioner, a trained job coach for PWDs, and a part-time faculty member at Miriam College and UP. At Miriam College, she chairs the Special Needs and Inclusive Education program at the graduate level. She also does consultation work in Special Education.
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