De La Salle University–Dasmariñas (DLSU-D) continues to advance inclusive education through a faculty development learning session focused on supporting students with special needs.
Held at SALRIAL Hall of the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management (CTHM) Building, the session titled “From Compassion to Curriculum Adaptation: Inclusive Pedagogy for Students with Special Needs” gathered full-time faculty members to deepen their understanding of inclusive teaching practices and curriculum adaptation strategies.
The session featured Dr. Zhanina U. Custodio, associate professor at Philippine Normal University, who discussed the implementation of Republic Act 11650. Her talk emphasized the importance of aligning classroom practices with national policies that promote equitable access to education for learners with disabilities.
Organized by the university’s Human Resource Management Office, the initiative forms part of the KAPWA DLSU-D (Disability-Inclusive Learning Support for University Students with Diverse Needs) program. The program aims to strengthen community awareness and enhance instructional and academic support for students with diverse learning needs.
The learning session specifically sought to equip faculty with inclusive pedagogical approaches, foster positive attitudes toward disability inclusion, and provide practical strategies for adapting curricula, assessments, and classroom environments.
Through initiatives like this, DLSU-D reaffirms its commitment to building a more inclusive academic environment—one that goes beyond compassion and translates it into meaningful, accessible learning experiences for all students.
