ERIC Number: EJ838148
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-May
Pages: 5
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 17
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
Using Adaptive Tools and Techniques to Teach a Class of Students Who Are Blind or Low-Vision
Supalo, Cary A.; Mallouk, Thomas E.; Amorosi, Christeallia; Lanouette, James; Wohlers, H. David; McEnnis, Kathleen
Journal of Chemical Education, v86 n5 p587-591 May 2009
A brief overview of the 2007 National Federation of the Blind-Jernigan Institute Youth Slam Chemistry Track, a course of study within a science camp that provided firsthand experimental experience to 200 students who are blind and low-vision, is given. For many of these students, this was their first hands-on experience with laboratory chemistry. Several new blind and low vision-accessible laboratory technologies were successfully debuted. These tools and techniques bring a greater degree of freedom and independence to students with visual impairments in their science classes. Modifications of standard chemistry experiments that incorporated these new tools are described. (Contains 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Vision, Chemistry, Science Laboratories, Scientific Concepts, Blindness, Teaching Methods, Science Experiments, Science Instruction, Hands on Science, Curriculum Development, High School Students, College Science, Academic Accommodations (Disabilities)
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: High Schools; Higher Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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