Abstract
This paper presents the results of studying the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in working with families of early aged and preschool children with visual impairments. The authors analyze the current situation in families during strict quarantine in 2020 and 2021 and study the possibilities of using information technology in the development of children with visual impairments at home. The study describes how or under what circumstances specialists worked with families of early aged and preschool children with visual impairments, what problems parents, professionals faced, and whether they were ready to solve—via the author’s questionnaires for professionals and parents, identified current problems that need urgent solutions. The theoretical basis and practical side of studying the problem of using information and communication technologies in families’ distance psychological and pedagogical support are presented. Attention is focused on different levels, and specialists with children with visual impairments in the context of family education and the absence or insufficiency of distance correction work with early aged children and their parents are emphasized. The need for further study of the situation for the development of appropriate forms, methods of ICT in working with families of children of early and preschool age with visual impairments. The relevance of scientific research on the use of ICT and distance psychological and pedagogical support is proved, as this format will be in demand not only during lockdown but also in seasonal outbreaks, challenging weather conditions, as well as constantly for families living in settlements, remote from International Rescue Committee and other educational institutions, families who due to various life circumstances are not able to visit institutions that provide educational and psychological services. It is concluded that there is an urgent need to create a holistic system using ICT to work with families of early aged and preschool children with visual impairments, which will help solve a wide range of psychological and pedagogical rehabilitation support tasks.
Highlights
The modern period of educational development is characterized by the increasing role of information and knowledge, which become factors of social progress and well-being
The availability of information and communication technologies (ICT) dramatically changes the way we work with data, simplifies the processes of knowledge acquisition, exchange of experience and interaction between people
Based on the analysis of recent research and publications, it can be concluded that the relevance of the use of ICT for remote psychological and pedagogical support of families with children with special educational needs is growing due to global changes in the world and in Ukraine
Summary
The modern period of educational development is characterized by the increasing role of information and knowledge, which become factors of social progress and well-being. Ukrainian society is currently experiencing severe challenges related to the periodic imposition of quarantine in the country caused by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In such crises, professionals working with children with visual impairments show an increase in problems of various kinds due to the low level of information and communication technology during the period of remote provision of counselling, correctional and diagnostic services. Psychological support for families of children with visual impairments is usually provided in the absence of ICT support and low correctional and diagnostic capabilities. There is an urgent need to develop a remote psychological and pedagogical support system for families with children with special educational needs in modern Ukraine, subject to a prior detailed study of the issue
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