Perceptions of SPED teachers on using picture exchange communication system (PECS) for autistic children: A correlational study

Date of Publication

2003

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Education Major in Special Education

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Educational Leadership and Management

Thesis Adviser

Perlita M. Jamoralin

Defense Panel Chair

Myrna R. Gigantone

Defense Panel Member

Flordelina D. Ospick
Lydia Valentin

Abstract/Summary

The study focuses on the perceptions of public and private school teachers on the use of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) on children with autism. The descriptive-comparative method of research was used.

There were 40 respondents from which twenty came from the private special schools and the other 20 from the public special schools. These schools are located in the Manila, Quezon City and Makati area.

The study revealed that the private school teachers perceived the Picture Exchange Communication System as a good source of teaching strategies. Their public school counterparts, however, viewed PECS as a good teaching tool. Both groups of respondents agree that PECS is a tool that can be used to develop communication in children with autism. Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) does not only develop communication, but also decreases the maladaptive ways of the children with autism. These maladaptive ways are perceived to be the result of the lack of communication channels by which the children could express their needs and wants. Furthermore, the study showed that private school teachers are not familiar with the PECS, whereas public school teachers are very familiar with it.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TG03453

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

131 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Perception; Special education teachers; Autistic children; Pictures in education; Teaching--Aids and devices; Instructional systems

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