Browse > Article
http://dx.doi.org/10.14702/JPEE.2022.447

Analysis of Parents' Perceptions and Needs for Distance Education and Educational Support for Students with Disabilities  

Ku, Jeong-Ah (Department of Secondary Special Education, Daejeon University)
Son, Ji-Young (Department of Secondary Special Education, Daejeon University)
Publication Information
Journal of Practical Engineering Education / v.14, no.2, 2022 , pp. 447-457 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to understand the parents' perceptions of the distance learning provided to students with disabilities and to explore the demands for educational support. A survey was conducted on a total of 2,392 parents of school-age children with disabilities. The survey questions were largely divided into the learning support to prevent educational gap, support for behavioral and psychological difficulties, and care support for educational welfare. As a result of the study, it was found that face-to-face education in schools was the most important to prevent the educational gap between students with disabilities, and counseling on distance learning methods and strategies suitable for the characteristics of the disabled in connection with the Special Education Support Center was the most necessary. As a learning support method for distance learning for students with disabilities, there was a high demand for individual learning support through preparatory special education teachers, and it was necessary to secure enough learning aids and assistive technology devices to be used appropriately when needed. In addition, psychological counseling and educational support for students with disabilities were requested, and there were demands for development of care programs suitable for the characteristics of the disabled and assignment of dedicated personnel. Based on the results of this study, this study suggested implications for students with disabilities to bridge the learning gap and provide educational support due to distance learning.
Keywords
Parents of Students with Disabilities; Distance Education; Educational Support; Survey;
Citations & Related Records
연도 인용수 순위
  • Reference
1 D. Kim and J. Choi, "A study on the actual condition and perception of special education online learning due to COVID-19," Korean Journal of Special Education, vol. 55, no. 2, pp. 85-108, 2020.   DOI
2 Korean Educational Development Institute, "Measures to ensure basic academic ability and reduce the educational gap in distance education situations," Chungbuk: Korean Educational Development Institute, 2020.
3 H. Cha and J. Ku, "Analysis of teachers' and parents' needs for distance education support for students with disabilities in the post-Corona era," The Journal of LearnerCentered Curriculum and Instruction, vol. 22, no. 5, pp. 857-877, 2022.
4 H. Lee, C. Park, and N. Lee, "Online class experience of elementary special teachers working at special schools for intellectual disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic: A case study", Journal of Education & Culture, vol. 26, no. 5, pp. 589-612, 2020.
5 T. Kim, "Future education directions and tasks in the new normal era," Seoul: Hansun Foundation, 2020.
6 E. Lee, "The mental health of Corona 19 generation," Issue & Analysis, no. 414 , pp. 1-25, May 2020.
7 S. Kim, E. Park, and Y. Lee, "Exploring mothers' difficulties and support needs in online learning for students with severe and multiple disabilities during pandemic situation," The Education Journal for Physical and Multiple Disabilities, vol. 64, no. 4, pp. 45-65, 2021.
8 Ministry of Education, "Reporting the results of the survey on distance learning and urgent care for students eligible for special education in the second semester," Sejong: Ministry of Education, 2020.
9 H. Chang, "Prospects for distance learning in the postcorona era," Future Horizon, vol. 47, pp. 36-41, 2020.
10 G. Lim and H. Hwang, "Exploring parents support requests for distance learning in special schools with intellectual disabilities," The Journal of Learner-Centered Curriculum and Instruction, vol. 21, no. 19, pp. 401-418, 2021.
11 K. Han and S. Kwon, "A study on the current status of the on-line based classes experience of parents with disabled students in the special classroom in COVID-19 Situation," The Journal of Special Children Education, vol. 23, no. 3, pp. 1-30, 2021.   DOI
12 Korean Educational Development Institute, "Education policies and implications of major countries in response to COVID-19," Chungbuk: Korean Educational Development Institute, 2020.
13 National Human Rights Commission, "Report the results of a survey on the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families in the context of COVID-19," Seoul: National Human Rights Commission, 2020.