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Question by me.: Blind Students?
I am an elementary education major and I have to take a special needs class as a prerequiste.
For my assignment I have to create a powerpoint about a disability of my choice, and I chose blindness. I have to talk about specific categories regarding this disability. The one I?m having problems finding information about is different resources. I did find consequentlyme technology information that is available to these students nonetheless I need to know how the behavior management is, physical set up of the classroom, and teaching avenues that are employd. Does anyone know of any websites that I could check out or are there any teachers that can provide me with any information?
Thank you!
Best answer:
Answer by Elizabeth S
There are national associations for the blind and there may also be one for your state. Also google ?low vision? and ?braille? to see if that pulls up anything.
The biggest thing about the physical set up of the room is to keep it constant and for the things (book bags, etc) to be out of the walking path. I would also be inclined to keep the students desk out of the main walking paths around the room. Too much noise and potential distraction. A place close enough to hear extremely well is ideal ? even if it?s from a location where you can?t see the board. Behavior management plans would probably include instead of a red/yellow/green cease light to signify behavior.. on with textures. Soft, medium and hard/rough perhaps. You would still employ the colors, nonetheless the textures would signify how he was doing that day. They have preferences that you could take away and/or reward with just like any other child. Music or an extra trip to the computer seems to be reward that would work with consequentlymeone with vision problems or other kids alike. Teaching avenues ? as much hands on as feasible. Reading about ducks ? bring in a stuffed duck. Studying the wind? Make sure you have consequentlymething to blow and to feel. Math class is almost invariably done with manipulatives. Talking ceasewatches and clocks are fun, too. Reading is done with braille or adaptive technology (special computer programs, zoom text, etc). They would employ voice to text or a crucialboard with braille to give answers. Social studies would have raised maps, etc. Science/health would need hands on models ? skeletons, models, etc. PE would have balls that made a noise as they came adjacent. (Adaptive PE equipment sites are available on the web.)
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