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Parental Involvement and Education of Children with Intellectual Disabilities in Saudi Arabia

  • Bagadood, Nizar H.
    • International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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    • v.22 no.3
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    • pp.259-265
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    • 2022
  • This research aims to increase understanding of family participation in special education programs, to gain a deeper understanding of the programs themselves, and to determine the consequences of the research findings. It addresses the opportunities for families to participate in their children's learning journey and focuses on enhancing the experience of families participating in the education of students with intellectual disabilities. This study interviews four teachers of students with intellectual disabilities, and three important themes emerge from their discussion of whether parents should participate in special education programs for their children. The findings of this study have several important implications for future practice.

Developing and Exploring the Possibility of Serious Language Training Game for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (지적장애 학생을 위한 기능성 언어게임의 개발 및 적용 가능성 탐색)

  • Lee, Tae-Su;Kim, Yeon-Pyo
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.17 no.1
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    • pp.287-298
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    • 2017
  • The purpose of this study was to develop and to explore the possibility of the serious language training game for students with intellectual disabilities. To do this, words of language training program were extracted from the National Common Basic Curriculum of Special School and the contents design of language training program were developed based on the evaluation of significance and difficulty by special teachers, special education professors, and special education experts. To explore the possibility of applying the serious language training game, a usability evaluation was conducted with 45 special school teachers and 31 students with intellectual disabilities. The results showed that the serious language game had a high level of usability as the special school teachers received 4.25 and the students with intellectual disabilities received 4.33 out of 5. But there is no difference of usability evaluation on the level of school and the arrangement of school. As a result of this study, we can draw a conclusion that there is a high possibility of applying the serious language game to language education for students with intellectual disabilities.

A Comparative Analysis of Research Trends in Occurrence, Prevention and Intervention of Challenging Behavior : Young Children with and without Disabilities (문제행동 발생과 예방 및 중재에 관한 연구동향 분석 : 일반유아와 장애유아 비교)

  • Yoo, Soo Ok;Lee, Soon Ja
    • Korean Journal of Child Studies
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    • v.33 no.6
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    • pp.187-205
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    • 2012
  • In this study, 150 previous studies of young children's challenging behavior, conducted over the past 10 years, from 2003 to 2012, were selected. These studies were in relation to young children both with and without disabilities, and they were thus used for the purposes of comparative analysis. The major findings are as follows. First, research on challenging behavior not only of young children with disabilities but also of those without disabilities has been an increasing trend from 2008. While most studies of those without disabilities were based on observations by parents or teachers using a variety of tools, studies regarding those with disabilities mainly used single-subject research methods using an operational definition. Second, the bulk of the studies of young children without disabilities were focused on interaction between various children's internal variables and a variety of parent-related variables related to the occurrence of challenging behavior. In comparison, studies of young children with disabilities were focused excessively on direct intervention after the occurrence of problems. Regarding those without disabilities, the interaction between children's temperament, internal variables, and their mothers' parenting behavior, external variables were the main areas of interest for these researchers. There is clearly a growing need for more active research aimed at the prevention of challenging behavior. Challenging behavior in early childhood has an influence not only on each child's present and future academic achievement levels and their quality of life but also on the quality of instruction in classroom available to all children.

Teaching Indigenous Students With Developmental Disabilities: Embedding the Cultural Practices of Dance, Movement, and Music in Pedagogy

  • Jegatheesan, Brinda;Ornelles, Cecily;Sheehey, Patricia;Elliot, Emma
    • Child Studies in Asia-Pacific Contexts
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    • v.7 no.1
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    • pp.1-13
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    • 2017
  • The rich cultural backgrounds and practices of children from native cultures are often absent in classroom instruction, as teachers might feel that they have inadequate knowledge and backgrounds in the unique practices of these populations. Historically, children from native cultures have had challenging educational experiences and poor educational outcomes. To address these challenges, we propose a Family and Culture Based (FCB) framework that draws from family-centered practice, asset-based practice, and culturally responsive pedagogy. This article describes the three steps of the FCB framework, which uses a teacher-as-learner approach to instruct students from native cultures by engaging teachers in reflection, gaining knowledge about the cultural practices of the family and community, and integrating the new knowledge into practice. We use a Pacific Islands case (Native Hawaiian family) and a Pacific Northwest case (First Nations family) to illustrate the potential benefits of using the FCB framework with indigenous students.

A Metaphor Study for the with Children with Disabled Child of Pre-service Early Childhood Teachers : from Disability Study Perspective (예비유아교사의 장애아에 대한 은유연구: 장애학의 관점에서)

  • Kang, Yu Jin;Yeon, Hee Jong
    • Korean Journal of Childcare and Education
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    • v.11 no.4
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    • pp.127-146
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    • 2015
  • This study is to examine the metaphor of pre-service early childhood teachers for the children with disabilities through the disability studies perspective. For this purpose, 213 pre-service early childhood teachers who were the students of universities in Busan and Gyeongnam area were selected as target objects, and data were collected from Sep. 15 to 29, 2015. The collected data were categorized and quantified based on the systematic metaphor analysis. As a result, the metaphor for the children with disabilities of pre-service early childhood teachers were categorized into 4 types such as medicine-limit type, medicine-diversity type, society-limit type and society-diversity. The result of this study would be utilized as basic data required for consideration with regard to the direction of integrated education and for increasing the professional speciality of teachers who perform the integrated education in the training course for pre-service early childhood teachers.

A study on the Sex Education Status and Needs of Children with Developmental Disabilities Using Focus Groups (포커스 그룹면담을 통한 발달장애아동의 성교육 실태와 요구)

  • Kim, Jong-Sun
    • Journal of the Health Care and Life Science
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.69-76
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    • 2021
  • To investigate the current status of Sex Education for children with Developmental Disabilities and to effectively operate Sex Education programs, 12 teachers working in special education institutions and childcare services for Children with Developmental Disabilities were selected. Focus Groups Interview were conducted to identify opinions and requirements on the three themes through literature review. In the case of Sex Education for Children with Developmental Disabilities, difficulties in operating Sex Education were identified because the direction of education was inconsistent and individual characteristics and needs were not taken into account.

A Case Study on the Utilization of Community Resources by Parents of Children with Disabilities: Focusing on the Northern Part of Seoul (장애 영유아 부모의 지역사회자원 활용에 대한 사례연구: 서울 북부를 중심으로)

  • Yu, Jung Hyun;Chung, Kayoun;Suh, Minkung
    • Human Ecology Research
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    • v.57 no.2
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    • pp.257-270
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    • 2019
  • This study the presents survey results of a families living with children with disabilities in northern Seoul (Nowon-gu and Dobong-gu) that provides various educational services. This study investigates the current usage and needs of community resources for children with disabilities by the families in the inclusive and segregated care as well as education centers to provide information for the effective implementation of the current system. A total of 109 surveys were distributed and 62 (57%) were returned. 44 families in the 14 inclusive care and education centers as well as 18 families in the 2 segregated care and education centers participated in this study. They were asked to report on access to community resources that include compulsory education, family support, medical treatment, counseling services, commuting support, ways to gain necessary information, current use, and further needs for community resources for their children. Research results indicated that families in two different types of child care centers needed differentiated community services. Parents who use a segregated child care center demanded physical accessibility and increased numbers of highly qualified teachers; however, parents who use the inclusive child care center require the unified information system for the community resources. Survey findings are discussed related to differences between the two types of child care centers. Implications for sharing comprehensive information through child care teachers and directors of child care centers and future research are also discussed.

Distance Learning for Students with Intellectual Disability during the Emerging Coronavirus Pandemic: Opportunities and Challenges from Parents' Perspectives

  • Alnefaie, Adhwaa M.;Bagadood, Nizar H.
    • International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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    • v.21 no.12
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    • pp.85-92
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    • 2021
  • Distance learning for students with intellectual disabilities can prove beneficial, particularly if adjusted to their educational characteristics and needs. This study seeks to identify the views of parents living in Saudi Arabia, regarding the opportunities offered by distance learning for students with intellectual disabilities, alongside their challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic. The research employed qualitative methods using semi-structured interviews with six parents of students with intellectual disabilities. The results revealed a number of both opportunities and challenges, including issues related to the family, in addition, the data highlighted difficulties related to the educational process (i.e. a lack of variety of educational methods) and technical issues related to access to the Internet and the insufficient computer skills of both teachers and students. The findings have several important implications for future practice, including the need for training workshops for parents concerning the online platform, as well as further research to determine students' perspectives of their experiences with distance learning.

Review on Inclusion of Young Children with Severe Disabilities and Implications for Effective Inclusion in Early Childhood Education (유아교육현장에서의 중도장애유아 통합교육 실천을 위한 이론적 고찰 및 시사점 모색)

  • Lee, Misuk;Han, Min Kyung;Ryu, Jung Suk
    • Korean Journal of Childcare and Education
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    • v.8 no.2
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    • pp.5-26
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    • 2012
  • The purpose of the study was to review the literature with the following three themes : 1) the necessity and benefits of inclusion for young children with severe disabilities, 2) the solutions to overcome the concerns for the inclusion of young children with severe disabilities, and 3) the implication for the inclusion of young children with disabilities in Korea. The results of the study indicated that it was necessary to support pre-service and in-service early childhood education teachers to be professional educators who can create the most effective inclusive educational environments. As well, the results showed that teachers, parents, and relevant professionals need to use various strategies to activate inclusive education for young children with severe disabilities. Based on the review, the study provided the instructional strategies and educational implications for the effective inclusion of young children with severe disabilities.

Convergence Development of Video and E-learning System for Education Disabled Students (장애학생의 학습을 위한 화상과 이러닝 시스템의 융합 개발)

  • Son, Yeob-Myeong;Jung, Byeong-Soo
    • Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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    • v.6 no.4
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    • pp.113-119
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    • 2015
  • Currently, we are presenting an alternative educational environment for the normal student of education rules failure of the only that has been the school system student. The study for students with disabilities, it is designed especially to be able to use difficult disabilities the use of hand. Development objectives of the learning video e-learning system of persons with disabilities, is that to be able to capable of self-directed learning of disabled students. Configuration of e-running system, Web-based multimedia system, utilizing the system that will change the video conferencing system and voice to a character hearing impaired students through the chat system is 1:1 by communication, and teachers it is possible to perform two-way communication. A learning disability e-learning system developed in this paper between teachers and students with disabilities 1:1 training is conducted using a two-way communication algorithms.