DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF LESSONS IN ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR HEARING IMPAIRED CHILDREN

Abstract

This study was conducted to develop and evaluate lessons in adapted physical education designed for the hearing impaired children in Paaralang Pag-ibig at Pag-asa. To identify the physical skills; prepare lessons on adapted physical education; to conduct an evaluation of the lessons through, a review of the lessons by a pool of experts, a try-out of the lessons; to revise the adapted physical education lessons based on the results of the evaluation. The study centered on the development and evaluation of lessons in teaching adapted physical education. It followed four stages of development, namely: Stage 1 – Planning; Stage II – Writing; Stage III – Evaluation and Stage IV – Try out. The physical education skills for hearing impaired children are creative movements, rhythm and sports. These skills were grouped as: locomotor and non locomotor. Ten lessons which included suggested supplementary activities were prepared for eight weeks. The evaluators found the materials appropriate and suited to abilities and interests of the clientele. The developed lessons are suited to the needs of the clientele and their teachers found the materials interesting, varied and provided clear instructions. The lessons give ample skills in their daily living.Based in the findings it was concluded that the lessons in the adapted physical education developing skills of hearing impaired children written and found appropriate and suitable to the target clientele. The following recommendations are made wherein the lessons in teaching physical education be used for hearing impaired children; it can be used with other children with disabilities; teachers may create more supplementary activities for the different physical educations skills; assistive devices and equipment; procedure and rules be made readily available to aid the pupils in performing skills; extensive research be made to determine the effectiveness of the developed lessons. All developed lessons should be tried-out.