Proposal for a Hybrid Education Model to Ensure the Continuation of Education of Hospitalized Children

Abstract

The right to education is a fundamental human right that every individual is born with. However, some children are unable to fully benefit from their right to education due to health issues. The aim of providing hybrid educational services to preschool-aged children hospitalized is to protect their educational rights, ensure the continuity of their education, prevent boredom in the hospital environment, and support their development. In our research, literature review, document analysis, and data analysis were utilized. A comprehensive review of both domestic and international literature was conducted concerning the design, implementation, and evaluation of a hybrid education model for preschool-aged children hospitalized. The data obtained were used to identify the problems, objectives, and questions of the study. Content analysis was employed as the method for data analysis. The model we propose is a hybrid education model implemented to provide educational services to preschool-aged children hospitalized. It includes face-to-face and remote education components to protect the children's right to education, ensure continuity of their education, prevent boredom in the hospital environment, and support their development. It also provides professional experience for teacher candidates and strengthens the collaboration between the hospital and the school. The roles, duties, and responsibilities of stakeholders in the model have been defined. This study has concluded that it is an effective method for protecting the educational rights of hospitalized children, ensuring the continuity of their education, enhancing the quality of education, providing equal educational opportunities, preventing boredom in the hospital environment, and supporting their development.