Strategies for teaching blind students chemistry in a mainstreamed classroom

CHED 166

Cary Supalo, cas380@psu.edu, Department of Chemistry, Penn State, 104 Chemistry Research Building, Box 280, University Park, PA 16802 and Dr. Lillian A. Rankel, lrankel@hvrsd.k12.nj.us, Hopewell Valley High School, 259 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, NJ 08534.
With adapted chemistry learning aids and equipment, blind and visually impaired students may participate more fully as members of chemistry classes. Chemistry concepts may be taught by modifying learning aids with Braille and tactile marks, allowing blind and visually impaired students to enjoy group activities on an equal footing. Laboratory equipment may be adapted so that sight is not needed for use. In both the classroom and laboratory, modified teaching materials and adaptive technologies allow blind and visually impaired students to take part in activities as equal members of the chemistry class. More active participation may inspire them to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

 

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7:30 PM-9:30 PM, Sunday, March 25, 2007 Hyatt Regency Chicago -- Riverside Center, Poster

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The 233rd ACS National Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 25-29, 2007