Psychological and pedagogical support for the successful education and development of children with special educational needs

Abstract

This article addresses the challenges associated with ensuring the successful education and development of school-aged children with special educational needs. In today’s educational landscape, it is critical to create inclusive environments that cater to the diverse needs of these children, regardless of their individual characteristics. Providing equitable and accessible education is the fundamental responsibility of the state, prioritizing the well-being and rights of all citizens. However, achieving this goal relies heavily on the specialized efforts of teachers. By leveraging their expertise, educators play a vital role in ensuring fair treatment and equal learning opportunities for students with varying abilities. To meet these objectives, the study utilized methods of theoretical analysis and empirical research. The primary method involved conducting surveys among teachers and parents, based on a structured questionnaire developed by the authors. The findings highlight the importance of engaging parents or legal guardians, alongside psychologists, in the educational process through active and collaborative interactions. This approach enhances the psychological and pedagogical competencies of teachers working with special educational needs, thereby improving the overall quality of inclusive education. Both positive and negative patterns in the participants’ interactions with a psychologist in educational relations were found by analyzing the survey results. The structure and substance of the psychologist’s work with schoolchildren who have special educational needs, as well as their interactions with teachers, parents, and legal agents, all reflect the peculiarities of their inclusive practice.

To achieve this goal, methods of theoretical analysis and empirical data processing were used. The main method was a survey of teachers and parents using a questionnaire developed by the authors. The analysis made it possible to show the need to involve parents (legal representatives) and the teacher of a psychologist in the correctional and educational process by using active forms of interaction with them in order to increase their psychological and pedagogical competence. This, in turn, indicates the need to expand the forms of work with teachers and with parents (legal representatives) of children with special educational needs to teach successfully and develop them accessible methods and techniques for correcting the psyche of schoolchildren.