Dataset of Special Education Teachers in Legazpi City, Philippines

Abstract

The Dataset for SPED Teachers in Legazpi City was conducted to determine the status of the Special Education teachers providing inclusive education and technical vocational skills training to students with exceptionalities. The study made use of the descriptive-evaluative research method. The primary source of data was taken from the responses of the teachers and administrators with the use of a survey questionnaire, while secondary data was from the schools' records. Frequency count and percentages were employed. Findings revealed that the three SPED schools in Legazpi City were under the supervision of the Department of Education and the one private special school was under the monitoring of the Department of Social Welfare and Development. A total of thirty-six teachers have bachelor degrees in BEED SPED, Industrial Education, Elementary Education, BEED Guidance, BEED Industrial Education, BEED Math, Physical Therapy, BSE English, BSE Home Economics, Social Work and Physical Education; only one teacher has earned a master's degree; there are five teachers with TESDA NC II; salary grade status starts below SG 1 to SG 18 and; teachers are composed of six males and thirty females. The study concludes that there is a dearth of teachers with master's degrees and with TESDA NC II qualification titles, half of the teachers are receiving below the standard starting salary and teaching in Special Education is not attractive to male teachers. It is recommended that the conduct of a similar study be performed in places offering Special Education. The data that will be collected may be used as a basis in the formulation of national policies that will improve the economic condition of the SPED teachers in the country to empower the students with exceptionalities for social inclusion.