Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Family of Learners with Special Educational Needs

26 Pages Posted: 28 Sep 2022 Last revised: 31 Dec 2022

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Lionelle Rei Balgos

Notre Dame of Kidapawan College

Susan Vicente Villarente

University of Southeastern Philippines

Date Written: January 1, 2022

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought so many disruptions in education because most institutions are not yet ready for the sudden mode of learning. Distance learning is a big challenge for many learners, especially students with special needs. This study explored the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic regarding the implementation of modular distance learning on the parents of learners with special educational needs. A qualitative-narrative research design was employed to explore participants' stories and experiences. Thematic analysis was used to identify patterns of themes in the interview data. The results found that difficulty in teaching, lack of time, overloaded lesson activities, and low-quality modules were the challenges encountered by the participants in modular distance learning. Based on the findings, it is essential to create capacity-building activities and programs to equip them with the skills and competencies needed for modular distance learning.

Keywords: Impact of COVID-19 pandemic in education, learners with special education needs, challenges in distance learning, overcoming the challenges, Philippines

JEL Classification: A10

Suggested Citation

Balgos, Lionelle Rei and Villarente, Susan Vicente, Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Family of Learners with Special Educational Needs (January 1, 2022). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4231340 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4231340

Lionelle Rei Balgos (Contact Author)

Notre Dame of Kidapawan College

Susan Vicente Villarente

University of Southeastern Philippines

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