Learning Community For Parents Of Children With Down Syndrome To Increase Mother's Awareness In Educating Their Children Better

Abstract

The research purpose is to reveal the benefits of learning communities for parents of Down syndrome in increasing mother’s awareness in educating their children better. This study uses a qualitative phenomenological approach to explore the experiences of five parents with Down syndrome children participating in learning communities. The instruments used in this study include questionnaires, surveys, interviews, observations, self-reflection, and documentation, which are used to collect data from research subjects. The NVIVO 14 was used to analyse the data and overviews the methodology. Learning communities can provide a platform for parents of Down syndrome children to raise mother’s awareness in educating their children better and advocating greater inclusion and acceptance in the community. Participating in learning communities for parents of children with Down syndrome makes a solution to increase mother's awareness in educating their children better. This study can potentially be an essential contribution from educational institutions in providing participation to parents of Down syndrome children in accompanying their children to learn. In the context of education policy, this study highlights the importance of providing opportunities for parents of Down syndrome children to learn and engage in learning communities outside the school environment.