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Publication Date: 2017-Oct
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Making Visual Illustrations of Physics Accessible to Blind Students
Pereira Torres, Josiane; Gonçalves Mendes, Enicéia
Physics Teacher, v55 n7 p398-400 Oct 2017
The teaching of physics often involves the use of illustrations that complement and assist the understanding of a particular situation or physical phenomenon. Overall, the proper use of illustrations can maximize the learning and understanding of concepts and phenomena related to the teaching of science (physics, chemistry, biology) and mathematics.
Descriptors: Physics, Science Instruction, Illustrations, Scientific Concepts, Concept Formation, Blindness, Academic Accommodations (Disabilities)
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