ERIC Number: EJ1253144
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 9
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A Hands-On Classroom Activity to Teach Science Concepts for Students with Visual Impairment
Science Activities: Projects and Curriculum Ideas in STEM Classrooms, v56 n4 p130-138 2019
Students with visual impairments have the same span of cognitive abilities as their peers, but science instruction typically relies very heavily on vision. The preponderance of visually oriented and visually complex science concepts poses significant challenges to learning among students with visual impairment. This study is engaging, hands-on ideas that can be done to teach thermal insulation concept for students with visual impairment in the classroom. 8 students including 2 blind students participated in the study.
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Teaching Methods, Hands on Science, Concept Formation, Blindness, Thermodynamics, Science Activities, Grade 6, Tactual Perception
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 6; Intermediate Grades; Middle Schools
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Language: English
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