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ERIC Number: EJ824952
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Feb
Pages: 3
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 8
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
Using Tactile Learning Aids for Students with Visual Impairments in a First-Semester Organic Chemistry Course
Poon, Thomas; Ovadia, Ronit
Journal of Chemical Education, v85 n2 p240-242 Feb 2008
This paper describes two techniques for rendering visual concepts encountered in an organic chemistry course into tactile representations for students who have low vision. The techniques--which utilize commercially available products--facilitate communication of organic chemistry between student and instructor. (Contains 1 figure, 2 tables and 1 note.)
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Organic Chemistry, Tactile Adaptation, Classroom Techniques, Teacher Student Relationship, Science Instruction, Instructional Materials
Division of Chemical Education of the American Chemical Society. Subscription Department, P.O. Box 1267, Bellmawr, NJ 08099-1267. Tel: 800-691-9846; Tel: 856-931-5825; Fax: 856-931-4115; e-mail: jchemed@egpp.com; Web site: http://www.jce.divched.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Students; Teachers
Language: English
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