Teaching Mathematics and Science to Pupils/Students with Visual Impairment
Presented on Thursday 26 May 2011
Content
This course looked at adapting, delivering and assessing mathematics and science for pupils/students with visual impairment. Participants discussed teaching methods and work with a variety of specialised equipment. There were practical sessions focussed on diagrams and graphs, and using selected scientific apparatus.
Target Audience: Teachers and others who support pupils/students with visual impairment, in mathematics and science.
Presenters: Janis Sugden, Co-ordinator, SSC
Cathy Balfour and Anna Christal, The Royal Blind School, Edinburgh
Programme
10.20 am Introduction Janis Sugden
10.30 am Session 1: Difficulties with diagrams
- Why we use diagrams – pros and cons for pupils with VI
- Samples of different types of tactile diagrams
- Teaching practical skills eg; reading Braille diagrams, graphs
- 11.30 am Session 2: Using and producing diagrams
- Recommended standard for tactile diagrams explained
- Examples of maths and science materials to identify where diagrams are essential
- Using IT to draw diagrams with Braille labels in accordance with recommendations
- Raised diagrams using Minolta paper
1.15 pm Session 3: Importance of experiential learning in Maths and Science
- Use of models
- Accessing practical experimental work in science
- Adaptations to equipment
- Adaptations to practice
2.15 pm Session 4: Plenary session Including opportunity for participants to adapt and re-write own materials, in discussion with others
- 3.30 pm Course Evaluation and close