ERIC Number: EJ1152069
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Sep
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Improving Physics Teaching Materials on Sound for Visually Impaired Students in High School
Toenders, Frank G. C.; de Putter-Smits, Lesley G. A.; Sanders, Wendy T. M.; den Brok, Perry
Physics Education, v52 n5 Article 055006 Sep 2017
When visually impaired students attend regular high school, additional materials are necessary to help them understand physics concepts. The time for teachers to develop teaching materials for such students is scarce. Visually impaired students in regular high school physics classes often use a braille version of the physics textbook. Previously, we evaluated the physics learning environment of a blind high school student in a regular Dutch high school. In this research we evaluate the use of a revised braille textbook, relief drawings and 3D models. The research focussed on the topic of sound in grade 10.
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Physics, Visual Impairments, High School Students, Scientific Concepts, Concept Formation, Teaching Methods, Secondary School Science, Textbooks, Braille, Tactual Perception, Foreign Countries, Acoustics, Grade 10, Blindness, Observation, Video Technology, Semi Structured Interviews, Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Models, Qualitative Research
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Netherlands
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