Published: 2016-11-13

Problems of social and psychological support of the learning process of students with visual impairments in Ukraine

Евгений Анатольевич Клопота
Pedagogical Forum
Section: Colloquia
https://doi.org/10.21697/fp.2013.2.06

Abstract

The article analyzes the problems of adaptation and integration of the blind and visually impaired students in higher education. The author stresses that Ukraine is dominated by special schools and rehabilitation centres for people with visual impairment and there is almost no inclusive education. Therefore the graduates of these schools face barriers in the further adaptation and integration in higher education. There are identified factors that affect the social and psychological adaptation of students with visual impairments: general psychological, specifically-personal and social. Social and psychological support for blind and visually impaired students must contain a psychological diagnosis, individual counseling and workshops – all aimed at better communication, interpersonal relationships, awareness of self-image, motivation, work on the lifestyle and goals. An important area of work is to create a positive image of blind students and professionals in our society.

Keywords:

blind student, adaptation, integration, employment, positive image, psychological support, resource centres

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Клопота, Е. А. (2016). Problems of social and psychological support of the learning process of students with visual impairments in Ukraine. Pedagogical Forum, 3(2), 113–126. https://doi.org/10.21697/fp.2013.2.06

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