Benefits of academic tutoring and socio-emotional support for children with disabilities : lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic

Hyseni Duraku, Zamira (author), Nagavci, Mirjeta (author)

This qualitative study aimed to explore the outcomes of tutoring and socio-emotional support for children with disabilities, implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 parents of children with disabilities. The tutoring sessions improved children's academic achievement, emotional well-being, attitudes towards learning, learning motivation, and interest in learning. They also positively influenced children's social relations and peer interactions. Parents emphasized the importance of tailored plans and education. Results highlight the importance of using individualized support for children with disabilities, whether for remedial or non-remedial purposes, to ensure their holistic development. Practical implications and research recommendations are included.

• Language: English
• Keywords: tutoring, socio-emotional support, children, disabilities, COVID-19, pandemic, children with disabilities, academic achievements, socio-emotional wellbeing, individualized support
• Work type: Article
• Typology: 1.01 - Original Scientific Article
• Organization: PEF - Faculty of Education
• Publication status: Published
• Publication version: Version of Record
• Year: 2026
• Number of pages: Str. 348–365
• Numbering: Vol. 35, iss. 2
• PID: 20.500.12556/RUL-167899
• UDC: 376
• ISSN on article: 1056-7879
• DOI: 10.1177/10567879231202486
• COBISS.SI-ID: 272364547
• Publication date in RUL: 18.03.2026

Record is a part of a journal

• Title: International journal of educational reform
• Shortened title: Int. j. educ. reform
• Publisher: SAGE
• ISSN: 1056-7879
• COBISS.SI-ID: 1928919

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