Inclusive strategies and challenges in teaching MAPEH to learners with Special Educational needs

Inclusive education is an approach aimed at ensuring that all students have equal opportunities and access to high-quality education. This study utilized the basic qualitative research design as it described the inclusive strategies, challenges and coping mechanisms used by the teachers in teaching MAPEH to learners with special educational needs. The researcher used an in-depth interview to gather the data needed. This study explored how 15 MAPEH teachers under the umbrella of Schools Division of Roxas City, utilize inclusive strategies inside the classroom, the challenges they have experienced and the coping mechanisms they used to address those challenges. The researcher found that teachers in the Roxas City Division actively employed inclusive strategies like differentiated instruction, individualized teaching plans, active engagement through collaborative learning, and multisensory experiences. They also modified physical education activities for diverse abilities and integrate practical, real-world learning. However, these teachers faced significant challenges, including a lack of specialized equipment and accessible facilities, inadequate funding for professional development, and difficulties in engaging and motivating students with diverse needs. Despite these hurdles, teachers demonstrated resourcefulness, implement differentiated instruction strategically, and foster support networks to creatively address diverse student needs and promote inclusive education. By understanding these factors, the researcher aimed to improve MAPEH education by the proposed seminar-workshop, focusing on inclusive teaching strategies.