ROLE GAME AS A MEANS OF FORMING PERCEPTIONS ABOUT THE FAMILY IN ADOLESCENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIEROLE GAME AS A MEANS OF FORMING PERCEPTIONS ABOUT THE FAMILY IN ADOLESCENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIE

Abstract

The article substantiates the relevance of the need to improve the existing methodological support for the formation of ideas about the family among adolescents with intellectual disabilities. The relevance of the problem is determined by the fact that adolescents with intellectual disabilities are unable to independently comprehend all aspects of family life, critically analyze their experience of upbringing in their parents’ family, and effectively implement the acquired knowledge in independent family life. It was determined that the optimality of this direction of educational work is achieved through the complex and systematic application of theoretical and practical methods and means of pedagogical work, which can partially intertwine and complement each other during the organization of role games. The article presents the main features and advantages of organizing role games for the purpose of preparing teenagers with intellectual disabilities for independent family life. The approaches of scientists to the definition of the concept of “role game” have been analyzed and summarized. The method of planning and conducting a system of role games as part of the organization of the educational process in a special educational institution is described. It was determined that the maximum effectiveness of role-playing is achieved through the use of theoretical and practical methods and means of pedagogical work, which can partially complement each other during its organization. Adhering to the method of organizing a role-playing game, the teacher can activate the interest of students with special needs, encourage them to independently learn about various aspects of family life by solving problem situations, correct the negative experience of upbringing in the parental family, etc. Keywords: teenagers; intellectual disability; idea of family; preparation for independent family life; role game; special educational institution; teachers.