A Study on the Perceptions and Needs of Early Childhood Special Education Teachers Regarding EdTech Use: Focusing on Focus Group Interviews(FGI)

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This research aims to explore early childhood special education teachers' perceptions and needs regarding the use of educational technology (EdTech).
Conducted focus group interviews (FGI) with 12 early childhood special education teachers across various educational settings in Gyeonggi Province.
Included teachers from standalone kindergartens, integrated kindergartens, special schools, and special education support centers.
Teachers initially felt hesitant about using EdTech but began to recognize its educational potential.
Despite their strong willingness to use EdTech, they faced practical constraints such as preparation burdens and a lack of devices.
Emphasized the need for policy and systemic support beyond just providing devices for stable EdTech integration.

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Focus group interviews reveal early childhood special education teachers' perceptions and needs about EdTech use, suggesting areas for improvement.

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Park et al. (2026) studied this question.

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