DISTANCE LEARNING IN THE EDUCATION OF PERSONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: PROBLEMS AND THEIR SOLUTIONS

The article substantiates that the introduction of distance learning as one of the directions has become globally widespread during the coronavirus pandemic. Various obstacles and challenges that have arisen are related to the synchronisation of the educational process, the construction of a distance learning environment, as well as the provision of psychological and pedagogical support and correctional and developmental work in a distance format. The author outlines a number of difficulties that have arisen with the introduction of distance learning. According to the results of the study, the main problems of distance learning for children with special educational needs, which are inherent in all categories, include: technical barriers, personal and activity barriers, and technological and methodological barriers. In view of this, the authors propose a model of distance learning, the implementation of which in the educational process of children with SEN will allow teachers to master the methods of distance learning and use variable means in providing educational information. Recommendations are offered to address pressing issues, that will make learning truly personally oriented and will increase the effectiveness of the educational process for students with different levels of mental development and in accordance with special needs, etc.