Distance Learning in an Inclusive Preschool Focused on Autism During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Methods Multiple Case Study of Four Children
Infants & Young Children: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Early Childhood Intervention
; 36(3):211-227, 2023.
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| CINAHL | ID: covidwho-20242948
ABSTRACT
Despite the widespread use of distance learning during the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, little is known about the developmental appropriateness of this instructional format for preschoolers, particularly when implemented in inclusive settings. The current research was implemented in a university-affiliated, state-funded inclusive preschool classroom focused on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) where parents were given the option to enroll in a full distance program (FDP) during the first 9 weeks of the 2020/21 school year. Parents of four children, including two children with ASD, selected the FDP option. Synchronous whole group, small group, and individual online sessions were recorded using screen capture and coded for children's maintained attention and directed communication. Further, parents and teachers completed exit interviews or a focus group, which were transcribed and analyzed using qualitative research methods. This is the first study to use observational methods to measure child engagement during preschool FDP sessions. Results from this mixed-method multiple case study paint a rich picture of both opportunities and limitations inherent in distance learning when implemented in inclusive preschool settings. General conclusions, future directions, and study limitations are discussed.
Education; Non-Traditional -- In Infancy and Childhood; Autistic Disorder -- In Infancy and Childhood; COVID-19 Pandemic; Program Implementation; Parents of Children with Disabilities -- Psychosocial Factors; Parental Role; Human; Male; Female; Child; Preschool; Multimethod Studies; Case Studies; World Wide Web; Communication; Teachers; Interviews; Focus Groups; Nonexperimental Studies; Descriptive Statistics; Qualitative Studies
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Tipo de estudio:
Reporte de caso
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio pronóstico
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Investigación cualitativa
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Infants & Young Children: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Early Childhood Intervention
Año:
2023
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