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| Exploring the Experiences of Parents of Children with Special Needs during the Pandemic: A Qualitative Study
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Dr. Ma. Victoria C. Vivo and Ms. Jane Tricia N. Cruz
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Abstract:
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant changes in education as academic institutions started to close and shift into online and distance learning. Nearly 200 countries shut down schools, with over 90% of these learners ranging from early years through higher education, facing some disruption to their education (UNESCO, 2020). Parental involvement is an essential factor for student achievement in traditional school settings. Parent support has demonstrated significant contributions to the success of learners in the virtual learning environment. This research aims to explore parents' experiences of children with special needs in a qualitative study. The study used random sampling to explore the experiences of parents of students with special needs. It has been found that most of the respondents claimed that the online learning modality helps provide the needs of children with special needs as they improve their knowledge and skills away from the classrooms. They also claimed that online learning makes their children comfortable despite interaction limitations due to the absence of face-to-face classes. It is recommended to create plans and programs to support the children with special needs as they strive to learn through online modality. This would help strengthen and improve the learner's knowledge and skills as the schools are just starting to prepare for face-to-face classes intended for exceptional learners.
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