Analysis of educational needs of migrant families raising children with disabilities

Abstract

Problem and purpose. In terms of increasing migration flow, it is important to provide conditions for building an open, accessible multicultural educational space. To accomplish this objective, it is required to study in detail the educational needs of migrant families. Particularly relevant are studies that involve the analysis of parents’ requests for children with disabilities to receive preschool primary and basic education. The purpose of the study is to analyze the educational needs of migrant families raising children with disabilities of school age. Materials and methods. 228 respondents took part in the pilot study. The experiment used a questionnaire developed by the authors for migrants raising children with disabilities of school age. The criteria for its compilation are presented and the structural components are described. The questionnaire was supplemented by conversations with migrants raising children and special and inclusive education teachers. Results. The results obtained make it possible to analyze the direction and content of requests to an educational organization and a teacher. The expectations and ideas of respondents regarding children's education were studied. 60.5% of parents prioritize their child’s mastery of the educational program, especially in-depth study of the Russian language. All participants in the experiment show a high level of demands on the correctional, developmental and educational work of the school. 68.8% of families do not expect teachers to help in carrying out career guidance work with students with disabilities. Requests for psychological support from parents were not presented in the results of the experiment, and all participants in the survey expected the teacherpsychologist support for the child. Conclusion. The conclusions obtained during the pilot study can be useful for building a comprehensive system of school support for migrant families raising children with disabilities. Taking into account the risks and problem areas in the interaction between the educational organization and parents will optimize the process of adaptation of migrants to new socio-cultural conditions and make education accessible and open.