Affiliation:
1. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Abstract
The chapter explores the impact of the emergency remote distance teaching and learning (DL) due to the COVID-19 pandemic in preschool (PE) and special education (SE). As research suggests, these two education sections can be characterized as two of the most challenging, especially during emergency situations, such as the prolonged lockdowns caused by the recent pandemic. The chapter is an overview of the most recent literature regarding some of the most prevalent challenges encountered by parents and educators of PE and SE learners in various socio-cultural backgrounds, at an international level. Recommendations for more effective PE and SE DL experiences during emergency periods from parents and teachers are discussed.
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