A Pedagogical Reflection Guide For Future Social Studies Pre-service Teachers
The Students
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Modifications (Changing What They Learn): These are changes to the actual curriculum or the level of work expected. Examples: If the class is required to write a five-paragraph essay on Philippine history, a student with a writing disability might be asked to create a visual comic or a video presentation (utilizing AI tools as a helper) that covers the same core concepts but at a modified complexity level.
A teacher is not an island; supporting a student with SLD requires a "cycle" of teamwork involving mentors, specialists, and the students themselves. The Mentor-Mentee Model: Just as a pre-service teacher relies on a Cooperating Teacher (CT) for guidance, the classroom teacher should collaborate with special education (SPED) coordinators to design effective lesson plans. Student Agency and Feedback: Implement the "How’s my teaching?" strategy specifically for these learners. Asking the student, "What helped you understand this better today?" allows them to reflect on their own learning needs and empowers them to be active participants in their education. Peer Support Systems: Foster a classroom environment where students help one another. A "study buddy" can assist a student with SLD in organizing their notes, while the student with SLD might contribute through creative ideas or highenergy participation during motivational activities ("pagganyak").