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Online Learning is a Rollercoaster: Postsecondary Students With Learning Disabilities Navigate the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Lauren D Goegan1, Lily Le1, Lia M Daniels1
1University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.
Summary
Students with learning disabilities (LDs) faced unique challenges during online learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Their experiences highlight the need for improved online support and accommodations for students with LDs in higher education.
Area of Science:
- Higher Education
- Disability Studies
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Limited understanding of online learning challenges for students with learning disabilities (LDs).
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a rapid shift to online instruction, impacting all students.
- Prior research primarily focused on face-to-face learning environments for students with LDs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the lived experiences of undergraduate students with LDs during their initial full semester of online learning due to the pandemic.
- To identify specific challenges and coping mechanisms employed by students with LDs in an online academic setting.
- To gather insights for enhancing online education for students with disabilities.
Main Methods:
- Phenomenological approach utilized for qualitative data analysis.
- Semi-structured interviews conducted with six undergraduate students with LDs in Western Canada.
- Thematic analysis to identify recurring patterns and themes in student experiences.
Main Results:
- Six major themes emerged: broad impact of LDs, accommodations during COVID-19, differences in online learning, the role of social support, emotional impact, and resilience.
- Students with LDs reported distinct challenges related to their disability and the effectiveness of accommodations in the online format.
- General student experiences included the distinct nature of online learning, reliance on others, emotional toll, and demonstrated resilience.
Conclusions:
- Findings underscore the need for tailored support and accommodations for students with LDs in online higher education.
- Recommendations are provided for future research and pedagogical improvements in online learning environments to better serve students with disabilities.
- The study highlights the critical interplay between disability, learning environment, and student support systems in postsecondary education.
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