Disability and homeschooling: Parents experiences in Kazakhstan

There are several special education provisions for children with disabilities in Kazakhstan, including home education which is characterized as an alternative model of education to mainstream and private educational organizations. Hence, parents become the central figure in managing the home educati...

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Published in:Children & society 2024-03, Vol.38 (2), p.436-455
Main Authors: Mukashev, Kairat, Somerton, Michelle
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alternative approaches
Capital
Case studies
Central Asia
Children
Children with disabilities
Disability studies
Home education
home schooling
Kazakhstan
Medical diagnosis
Needs
parents
Parents & parenting
Social isolation
Social skills
Special education
Special needs children
Teachers
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Summary:There are several special education provisions for children with disabilities in Kazakhstan, including home education which is characterized as an alternative model of education to mainstream and private educational organizations. Hence, parents become the central figure in managing the home education process as the meeting special needs of children depends on their knowledge and experience. The present study explores parents’ experiences in home educating a child with special needs in one town outside the capital city of Nursultan. The data was collected through face‐to‐face interviews with six parents in a qualitative multiple case study design. The findings highlight the way the diagnosis of a child’s special needs impacts the psychological, social and financial dimensions of parents’ life. Moreover, the findings of the present study illustrate some of the challenges and opportunities parents experience in home‐educating their children. These include teachers’ specialised knowledge and skills, social isolation, involvement in school activities, and the provision of educational resources for home education.
ISSN:0951-0605
1099-0860
DOI:10.1111/chso.12713