ERIC Number: EJ1037455
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Jun
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Teaching Optics to Blind Pupils
Azevedo, A. C.; Santos, A. C. F.
Physics Education, v49 n4 p383-386 Jul 2014
We focus on the difficulties that visually impaired students have when dealing with graphics and diagrams in their study of geometrical optics. This case study suggests practices that use low cost materials, easy to find and to handle, and that provide a tactile perception for visually impaired students. The activities employ light and easy to carry magnetic boards and different types of magnets, mainly shaped rubber magnet strips. A student-centered learning method, namely Karplus's learning circles, is adopted.
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, High School Students, Foreign Countries, Optics, Teaching Methods, Physics, Models, Tactual Perception, Instructional Materials, Case Studies, Student Centered Curriculum, Active Learning
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Brazil
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