Armenian Journal of Special Education最新文献

{"title":"ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS","authors":"Susanna Muradyan","doi":"10.24234/se.v6i1.309","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24234/se.v6i1.309","url":null,"abstract":"Visual impairment is a disability resulting in partial or complete loss of vision. It results in hindrance to performing daily chores, thereby decreasing the quality of life. This study aims to augment the user’s experience with digital interfaces (e.g., the display system of personal computers and smartphones) through the design of an efficient system enabling easier and more effective user navigation. \u0000Assistive technology for the visually impaired and blind people is a research field that is gaining increasing prominence owing to an explosion of new interest in it from disparate disciplines. The field has a very relevant social impact on our ever-increasing aging and blind populations. While many excellent state-of-the-art accounts have been written to date, all of them are subjective in nature. We performed an objective statistical survey across the various sub-disciplines in the field and applied information analysis and network-theory techniques to answer several key questions relevant to the field. To analyze the field, we compiled an extensive database of scientific research publications over the last two decades. We inferred interesting patterns and statistics concerning the main research areas and underlying themes, identified leading journals and conferences, captured growth patterns of the research field; identified active research communities, and present our interpretation of trends in the field for the near future. \u0000The study of the educational process of students with visual impairments shows that they can generally receive a successful education on an equal basis with others. On the other hand, the educational process of students with visual impairments is accompanied by several difficulties associated with the fact that they cannot see. One of the ways to effectively solve this problem is computer assistive technologies based on programs for the blind and visually impaired, information sources (through sound reproduction, an auxiliary point, or listening to a large text). Computer assistive technologies are easy to understand and allow you to work independently with a regular personal computer, and general-purpose programs (MS Word, Internet Explorer, etc.) to obtain a normal user experience. For students with visual impairments, these functions have a significant compensatory effect, allowing assistance to the visually impaired ( scanning, reading plain text, preparing printed documents, etc.).","PeriodicalId":33774,"journal":{"name":"Armenian Journal of Special Education","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41831606","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"SOCIAL AND PEDAGOGICAL ASPECTS OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FOR TEACHERS WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN THE VORONEZH REGION","authors":"E. Alekhina, T. Povetkina","doi":"10.24234/se.v6i1.303","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24234/se.v6i1.303","url":null,"abstract":"The article considers the social and pedagogical aspects of professional training for teachers who are to work with children with disabilities. This kind of training is performed taking into account the education environment in the Voronezh Region, which is characterized by interaction and partnership between professional and further education institutions, public organizations, rehabilitation and social service organizations, and parents' communities.","PeriodicalId":33774,"journal":{"name":"Armenian Journal of Special Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46420249","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"CHALLENGES EXPERIENCED BY LEARNERS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT ON HIGH-STAKE ASSESSMENT","authors":"Setseetso Matobako, M. Molahloe","doi":"10.24234/se.v6i1.306","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24234/se.v6i1.306","url":null,"abstract":"Recent studies show that there is a very low enrolment rate of learners with special educational needs (LSEN) in institutions of higher learning locally. This might be because most LSEN attain low achievement scores in the terminal examinations which make them not meet the admission requirements of such institutions. Consequently, the number of professionals with disabilities would then be very meager. There might be a wide range of contributing factors that turn out to be realized at the terminal examinations stage even though the root causes could have been identified and dealt with at the earlier grades. The extreme manifestation of this challenge occurred when the 2017 cohort of learners with visual impairment in one regular school attained a 100% fail rate in Junior Certificate examinations. This definitely calls for investigating the reasons that led to this unfavourable outcome. The paper aims at presenting the facts from the perspective of learners due to their direct involvement in this issue. Data was generated from the interviews conducted with three visually impaired learners. Data were analyzed using social justice education theories and capability framework. There are two main findings revealed in this study. Firstly, learners were not involved in deciding on the format of the question paper they preferred. Secondly, it was indicated that the terminal examination did not align with both instructional practice and formative assessment. This article recommends that learners should be involved in decision-making concerning their welfare. Apart from that, summative assessment should be aligned with instructional practice.","PeriodicalId":33774,"journal":{"name":"Armenian Journal of Special Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46300643","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"ASSISSTING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS: CONTENT ANALYSES","authors":"Mery Aleksanyan","doi":"10.24234/se.v6i1.307","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24234/se.v6i1.307","url":null,"abstract":"The fluctuations in the mental health of children and adolescents were recording the attention of various experts, related to solving different social problems. For the same reason, there are descriptions of these fluctuations and their classifications (educational, clinical-pedagogical, psychoanalytic, psychoanalytic-pedagogical) in scientific literature. It is estimated that each descriptive explanation of children's fluctuations includes multiple indications or signals of observed fluctuations, without presenting only one profile from the classifications presented in the study. In the phase of improving healthcare, psychology, and childcare, there is a strong need to accurately describe the physical, psycho-physiological, and psychological descriptions of children in order to effectively address their educational and socio-emotional needs. Content analyses is used to understand the clear statement of the situation from different perspectives.","PeriodicalId":33774,"journal":{"name":"Armenian Journal of Special Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43623659","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"CHARACTERISTICS OF COOPERATIVE WORK OF THE PEDAGOGICAL-PSYCHOLOGICAL GROUP IN THE PROCESS OF OVERCOMING ORAL-MOTOR DYSFUNCTION","authors":"Zaruhi Harutyunyan, Vanuhi Babayan","doi":"10.24234/se.v6i1.311","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24234/se.v6i1.311","url":null,"abstract":"The study aimed to describe the characteristics of cooperation among the pedagogical-psychological group members while dealing with the issues of oral-motor dysfunction. The research was conducted using a qualitative methodology. A semi-structured interview method was used for data collection with speech therapists, psychologists and occupational therapists (in total 6 specialists) to highlight the features of group work cooperation in the process of overcoming oral-motor problems. The analysis of the research data was carried out based on the descriptive method. \u0000The results of the research proved that during oral-motor dysfunction, the implementation of joint and mutually agreed activities, preliminary discussions of rehabilitation intervention planning and the ways of its implementation, and synchronizing the main approaches used by different professionals were important prerequisites for the cooperative work among the pedagogical-psychological group members. In addition, the desire of specialists to collaborate, the need to use complementary approaches and the planning of systematic group work discussions also determined the effectiveness of the rehabilitation process and ensured a positive result.","PeriodicalId":33774,"journal":{"name":"Armenian Journal of Special Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45827728","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"COCHLEAR IMPLANTATION AS A WAY TO OVERCOME HEARING PROBLEMS","authors":"G. Musheghyan, G. Arajyan, Inessa Harutunyan, Anahit Ter-Hovsepyan, Mariam Matsakyan, Mariana Isajanian","doi":"10.24234/se.v6i1.305","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24234/se.v6i1.305","url":null,"abstract":"The ear, as an organ of hearing, can be damaged or have problems during intrauterine development. As a result, hearing is impaired, which negatively affects speech, mental development and the communication process in children. Schoolchildren with special educational needs (SEN), suffer not only from general speech disorders and phonetic speech disorders but are mainly related to the damage of the higher cortical centers of the brain responsible for speech, as well as to hearing problems. The latter can be alleviated by using hearing aids at the early stage or by performing a cochlear implantation process. However, a question suggests itself. Do families that have children with such problems cope with their social and financial problems? An issue requiring public attention and care and is directly related to the improvement of education quality.","PeriodicalId":33774,"journal":{"name":"Armenian Journal of Special Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42865180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"USING THE GAME APPROACHES FOR DEVELOPING THE SPEECH OF CHILDREN WITH MODERATE MENTAL RETARDATION","authors":"Lilit Saratikyan","doi":"10.24234/se.v6i1.308","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24234/se.v6i1.308","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of the study was to explore the role of game-based approaches for developing speech in children with moderate mental retardation. More than 40 scientific journals, articles, and educational materials were analyzed in pedagogical and psychological fields to explore the advantages and challenges of using game-based approaches in the process of developing the speech of children with moderate mental retardation. \u0000A literature review methodology was used for collecting and synthesizing the existing scientific theoretical bases of game-based approaches for developing speech of children with moderate mental retardation since this research method created a firm foundation for advancing knowledge and facilitating theory development (Webster & Watson, 2002). The use of the literature review method helped the author learn about the history and nature of the selected topic, and identify research gaps and problems, so the results of a literature review may be presented as an entire report or article  (Torracro, 2005). \u0000The current study results have shown that the effectiveness of communication skills and speech formation and development of children with moderate mental retardation was based on the approach of gradually involving children in verbal communication through play activities. As well as the specification and elaboration of the content and tools of game activities provide such pedagogical conditions, which contributed to the expansion of children's communication field, the activation of preserved opportunities, and the demand for verbal communication.","PeriodicalId":33774,"journal":{"name":"Armenian Journal of Special Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42097700","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY APPROACHES TO OVERCOMING TOILETING DIFFICULTIES IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM","authors":"A. Melkonyan","doi":"10.24234/se.v6i2.297","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24234/se.v6i2.297","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this work is to investigate the toileting difficulties of children with autism and to propose an appropriate occupational therapy intervention. \u0000The work is entirely based on quantitative research methodology. Quantitative research is descriptive research data collection and analysis of which focus on standardization and structuring. The study was conducted online with parents of 82 children with autism. The quantitative method used for data collection and analysis made it possible to strictly adhere to the stated aims and objectives of the study. \u0000The summary of the results showed that the dominant majority of the children of the parents who participated in the research are male representatives 67 (82%), female - 15 (18%). As a result of the analysis of the data provided by the parents, it was found that 36 (45%) of the children have different types of difficulties in using the toilet fully, and 30 (35%) have partial difficulties. Most children attend rehabilitation centers, 71 (89%), but not all receive occupational therapy intervention services.","PeriodicalId":33774,"journal":{"name":"Armenian Journal of Special Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45667550","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES OF THE ATTENTION CHARACTERISTICS OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS STUDYING CHESS","authors":"A. Khachatryan, A. Sargsyan","doi":"10.24234/se.v6i2.295","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24234/se.v6i2.295","url":null,"abstract":"Since 2011, \"chess\" has been included in the Republic of Armenia's state standard of general education and is taught as an obligatory subject in grades 2-4. This breakthrough attracted the curiosity of a diverse group of scientists, particularly psychologists. \u0000In this paper, we present the process of experimental studies conducted by psychologists of the Khachtur Abovyan ASPU's Chess Scientific Research Institute from 2013 to the present. \u0000The study's goal is to highlight the process of demonstrating and developing attention skills when mastering and teaching the \"Chess\" subject.","PeriodicalId":33774,"journal":{"name":"Armenian Journal of Special Education","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68810997","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"THE NECESSITY OF IMPROVING INFORMATION-CONSULTING SYSTEM OF SPEECH THERAPY SUPPORT REGARDING THE STUTTERING ISSUES IN THE EDUCATIONAL STRUCTURES","authors":"Lilit Saratikyan","doi":"10.24234/se.v6i2.298","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24234/se.v6i2.298","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of the study was to discover the level of awareness, knowledge and perceptions of the pedagogues on the perspectives and the ways of overcoming stuttering and the role of the psychological-pedagogical environment. The theoretical basis for this study was obtained throughout the analysis of about 32 scientific-pedagogical sources that address the issues of understanding the problems in the information-consulting field during the process of overcoming stuttering. Quantitative and qualitative methods were used to outline the gaps in the psychological and pedagogical support provided to stuttering people and to identify the level of awareness of the pedagogical staff of the educational settings regarding these issues. In total 100 employees: 77 pedagogues (30 teachers, 30 subject teachers, and 17 educators) and 23 special pedagogues working in the field of psycho-pedagogy took part in the current survey. \u0000The results stated that the perception about the real edges of overcoming stuttering formed in the society in Armenia was very limited and the efficiency of speech therapy work was low. About 93% of the participants had general view related to the stuttering manifestations and there were passive implementation and awareness of effective methods for overcoming the stuttering. Only 5% (special pedagogues) were aware of the single approaches such as “silence mode; syllabic speech” used with stuttering children, which were not considered comprehensive methods to treat the stuttering. Due to absence of professional speech therapy information-consulting system and lack of highly qualified specialists, 59% of the respondents convinced that overcoming the stuttering was impossible. The findings of current study indicated the need to develop the information-consulting system and recommendation guidelines for the pedagogues to support children in process of overcoming stuttering, as well as the methods of cooperation between the family members and speech therapists.","PeriodicalId":33774,"journal":{"name":"Armenian Journal of Special Education","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"68811036","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}