특수교육대상학생 계절학교 이용 실태와 학부모의 만족도 및 요구분석

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the satisfaction of parents of students with special needs for seasonal schools and analyze their requirements. This is a research study of a total of 253 parents of students with special needs attending the seasonal schools of the three special education institutions in Gwangju Metropolitan City. Results of this study are as follows. First, admission to seasonal schools is preferentially given to beneficiaries and the participation rate of students with severe disabilities is higher than that of students with mild disabilities. Seasonal schools are estimated to have positive effect on social development of students with special needs, stress relief of their parents, and formation of basic life habits of students through extending school life. Second, parents showed high satisfaction with seasonal school, particularly with management of attendance and safety, and compliance of teaching time. Student's interest in seasonal school is also very high. However, they demand that their opinions be reflected in school programs. Third, They request the extension of seasonal school term, intergration program for their children's social development and community adjustment, equal opportunity to enter seasonal school for non beneficiaries. In addition, even though the parents are content with pre-service special education teachers guidance at work, they expect in-service teachers to be involved in the school. The parents want to evaluate the seasonal school throughout classroom observations. In conclusion, the significant facts which derive from the results mentioned are discussed.