Contemporary Research Analysis Journal

In the Philippines, students of Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (BSEd) major in Music, Arts, Physical Education & Health (MAPEH) struggle to improve the characteristics of being competent, knowledgeable and versatile on all four areas of MAPEH (Music, Arts, Physical Education & Health) demanded by the program. This research analyzes the feelings and insights of MAPEH students with suspected sensory processing challenges in their learning experiences required by the program. The research is qualitative in nature and employed in-depth interview and thematic analysis as methods in order to explore the learning experiences of the participants with suspected sensory processing challenges. The research concludes that the MAPEH students with suspected sensory processing challenges perceived that their learning experiences are mixtures of Struggles, Power of choice, Scaffolding, and Motivation. This research provides better insights and understanding for MAPEH students with sensory processing challenges to enhance, increase and transform their skills in a higher level of learning.

suspected sensory processing challenges, suspected sensory integration disorders, learning experiences in MAPEH

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