Health-preserving principles of socialization of primary school-age children with special educational needs

Abstract

The publication outlines the content of health-preserving pedagogy and health-preserving socialisation of primary schoolchildren with special educational needs. Attention is focused on the relevance of health-promoting pedagogy and health-promoting socialisation of primary schoolchildren, which is due to many factors, including changes in the socio-economic environment, in the education system, the COVID-2019 pandemic and martial law, as well as the growth of health problems among children. In this context, it is important to take into account the developmental and educational needs of children with special educational needs, their physical and mental health, as well as the need to form healthy social relationships. Ensuring the health-preserving socialisation of primary school children with special educational needs is a key factor in the formation of harmoniously developed individuals who are able to function effectively in society, maintaining their health and ensuring social activity. This contributes to the overall improvement of the quality of life of future generations and prevents the emergence of numerous health problems in adulthood.

The purpose of the publication is to outline the content and tasks of health-preserving pedagogy and health-preserving socialisation of primary schoolchildren with special educational needs, as well as to identify health-preserving principles of socialisation of children with SEN. The purpose of the scientific research was achieved by the following methods: analysis of psychological and pedagogical literature, personal observations, comparative analysis and systematisation to ensure a comprehensive understanding and evaluation of the research process. The terminological analysis was used to clarify the basic concepts of the work. Results: the publication reveals the interpretation of the content of the concepts of ‘health-preserving pedagogy’ and ‘health-preserving socialisation of primary schoolchildren with special educational needs’; health-preserving principles of socialisation and its purpose are defined. Conclusions: health-preserving socialisation of primary school children with special educational needs is an important aspect of modern education, its relevance is growing every year, as it directly affects the quality of life of young people in the future.