시각중복장애학생 전환교육에 대한 운영 실태와 교사인식

Abstract

In order to develop and provide appropriate transition programs for visually impaired students with multiple disabilities, this study aims to identify characteristics of the actual education environment, the problems with the current transition education, and to make suggestions for improvement. The results show that:Firstly, the number of visually impaired students with multiple disabilities has increased steadily for the last five years. Over 50 percent of the students with multiple disabilities are assigned to irregular special classes. The subject teachers or home room teachers teach them activities of daily living and social and cognitive skills. The relevant teachers discuss and define the educational content, and use programs which have been developed by special education teachers for students with multiple disabilities. Secondly, Over 85 percent of teachers think that the current transition education is not very helpful for the visually impaired students with multiple disabilities and believe that vocational teachers should take charge of the education. For a more effective education, special classes and facilities should be assigned to the visually impaired students with multiple disabilities. The thing that teachers put more emphasis on is the training of skills for independent living, communication and adaption to the community, and basic learning abilities. Thirdly, the problems identified in the current transition education include a lack of adequate curriculum options, insufficient equipment and facilities, and a shortage of personnel, including assistant teachers. The required outside support includes program development, administrative and financial support from the government, and more training and assignment of special education teachers for visually impaired students with multiple disabilities. The abilities to teach independent living skills, to perform diagnostic evaluations, and to establish an individualized transition plan must be required of the transition education teachers to provide valuable and effective skills for students with multiple disabilities.