Teaching Biology to Visually Handicapped Students.

Ricker, Kenneth S.; Benefield, Leon W., Jr.

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Publication Date: 1981-May

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Teaching Biology to Visually Handicapped Students.

Ricker, Kenneth S.; Benefield, Leon W., Jr.

Journal of College Science Teaching, v10 n6 p355-60 May 1981

Describes some results of a project funded by the National Science Foundation to investigate ways to make a college biology course accessible to visually impaired students, including use of tactile diagrams as an alternative to microscopes and a variety of measuring techniques. (Author/SK)

Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Disabilities, Higher Education, Manipulative Materials, Science Education, Science Equipment, Science Instruction, Science Materials, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Tactile Adaptation, Visual Impairments

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Language: English

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