"No child is left behind; each one is a spark waiting to shine, no matter the obstacles"

During my observations of Ma'am Cristina's teaching methods, esp on self-contained classroom, I noticed how she adjusts her approach based on each child's unique needs, ensuring that every learner receives the support they require. Whether it's through tailored activities or one-on-one attention, she skillfully adapts her methods to meet the individual needs of her learners, making sure no child is left behind and right on target to teach it. Since her learners are at the kindergarten level, much of her focus is on developing essential daily living skills and building a strong foundation in key areas such as reading, writing, and calculating. These skills are crucial in preparing her students for the next stage of their education, giving them the tools they need to thrive. Ma'am Cristina's unwavering dedication to her students is truly inspiring, and her passion for teaching leaves a lasting impact.

Creating effective learning materials for kindergarten special education students requires thoughtful consideration of their unique needs, including those with autism. These learners often require personalized and adaptable resources to engage them and help them succeed. Ma'am Cristina excels in this area, carefully crafting learning materials that cater to each child's specific requirements. She is particularly skilled at customizing tabletop activities, worksheets, and paper-based tasks, which she creates herself to ensure they align with her students' learning styles and abilities.

In addition to her hands-on approach with individualized materials, Ma'am Cristina also uses a wide variety of other learning tools to support the development of her students' skills. These materials help to reinforce important concepts and keep the students engaged in their learning. Despite the wide range of resources she employs, Ma'am Cristina ensures that there is a clear structure in her classroom. She keeps the daily activities consistent, displaying a visual schedule on the board so her learners know what to expect. This schedule includes key activities such as song time, play time, activity time, snack time, clay time, and clean-up time. The routine and clear expectations help create a sense of security and structure for her students, while also encouraging independence and responsibility. 

In terms of learning resources and technology, Ma'am Cristina designs her own tabletop activities, frequently supplementing them with online resources that she customizes to fit the unique needs of her students. When it comes to integrating technology into her lessons, she makes use of the TV or sound speaker mounted at the front of the classroom, particularly for activities such as song time or other lessons that benefit from both visual and auditory components.

Assessment is divided into two categories: pre-placement assessment and in-class assessment. The pre-placement assessment is typically conducted through psychological tests or evaluations from a pediatrician, which are arranged by the child's family also do the interview from the parents, ask teacher to fulfilled the observation and other checklists that provided. The school then processes this data to help tailor the learning approach that will be provided in the classroom. On the other hand, in-class assessments are generally more straightforward, as the students are still at the kindergarten level. These assessments typically involve worksheets or paper-based tasks to evaluate the children's progress and understanding.

In the additional information section, I will outline the differences in the schedules for special education classes in Indonesia and the Philippines, specifically at San Isidro Central School. In Indonesia, the typical school day for lower grade levels usually begins at 7:30 AM and ends at 12:00 PM, while for higher grade levels, it extends until 1:00 PM. This schedule is generally followed for all students, with classes running every day.

However, at San Isidro Central School, the schedule for lower-grade students runs from Monday to Friday esp for Special Needs Education Program, starting at 8:00 AM and ending at 3:00 PM. The key difference is that students do not attend every day. Instead, the school day is divided into multiple sessions, each lasting 1 to 2 hours, with different groups of students attending each session throughout the day.