Author(s): ANDL Helga – LAKI Tamásné

Title: KISISKOLÁK ÉS A TÁVOLLÉTI OKTATÁS

Source: K. Kéri, D. Borbélyová, Š. Gubo. (eds.): 13th International Conference of J. Selye University. Sections of Pedagogy and Informatics. Conference Proceedings

ISBN: 978-80-8122-413-3

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36007/4133.2022.09

Publisher: J. Selye University, Komárno, Slovakia

PY, pages: 2021, 9-25

Published on-line: 2022

Language: hu

Abstract: The aim of our research was to uncover the implementation of online education in Baranya county under the COVID-19 pandemic – in the Spring of 2021 – based on the perspective and experiences of the institutes’ principals. While studying this issue, we were looking for answers to (1) how the special nature of only primary level schools could be articulated in the context of digital education; (2) how institutions react to arising challenges; (3) which strategies are being used to reach students and achieve success as well as to provide equity. In the course of our research, we examined ten small schools through partly structured interviews with the heads of institution. The research clearly shows that the institutions aimed to include every student in the learning process in some form, and they strived to achieve this by considering digital platforms, programs and devices as an opportunity. We have established that although the disadvantaged position of the community and the more marked presence of students with disadvantaged backgrounds and special educational needs constitute a challenge to schools, they already have a system that is designed to create and encourage equity: differentiation is a part of the daily routine in these institutions, both due to the students’ small number and their special situation and needs. Due to these facts, there are more opportunities in these institutions to implement and exercise a manner of student treatment that is designed for the individual, which contributes to the notable presence of the principles of equity.

Keywords: small school, small settlement, COVID-19 pandemic, online education, digital curriculum, disadvantage

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