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ERIC Number: EJ758561
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 6
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0036-8555
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Teaching Science to the Visually Impaired
Watson, Sandy White; Johnston, Linda
Science Teacher, v71 n6 p30-35 Sum 2004
Research indicates that students with exceptionalities such as visual impairments are more academically successful when they are included in the regular classroom setting and have opportunities to engage in active learning. Therefore, science educators must address their needs by motivating visually impaired students in science and making accommodations in the laboratory and science classroom. This article provides practical strategies and suggestions for engaging visually impaired students in science-related activities. Visually impaired students are just as cognitively capable as other students in science and should be provided ample opportunities to engage in science-related activities. Hopefully, the suggestions provided in this article will help teachers develop ways to enhance scientific learning for visually impaired students. With encouragement and motivation, these students may not only succeed in the classroom but also someday choose to pursue science-related careers. (Contains 1 figure and 1 table.)
National Science Teachers Association. 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201-3000. Tel: 800-722-6782; Fax: 703-243-3924; e-mail: membership@nsta.org; Web site: http://www.nsta.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
Audience: Students; Teachers
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A