The purpose of this study is to analyze the organization and the operation of schools for the visually impaired, and investigating the perceptions of teachers and parents for the operation of toddler class. To achieve research goal, it conducted multiple-choice questionnaire surveys and in-depth interviews towards three teachers of toddler class, fourteen teachers of kindergarten, and seven parents among schools for the visually impaired.
The summarization of research results is as follows:
Firstly, as a result of analysis on organization and the operation of two schools which are currently operating toddler class for the visually impaired, combinations program and family support program were reflected in the implementation of early intervention.
Secondly, teachers of toddler classes and kindergarten teachers responded that current teaching days, 150 days for the toddlers with visual impairments would be appropriate for the operation of class for the toddlers with visual impairments. In addition, in terms of the composition of the curriculum, they wanted to work with experts in various fields. In terms of educational forms, they supported combinations program. They pointed out that the function of care as well as education would be important for the purpose of education for the toddlers with visual impairments.
Thirdly, parents said that the flexible operation according to the handicap types and operational forms of class is needed for the operation of the toddlers with visual impairments, and the educational system, linking family education and school education is required.