Exploring Science Learning Strategies for Visually Impaired and Blind Students In Higher Education Inclusive Class

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10.2991/978-2-38476-267-5_18How to use a DOI?

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Science Education; Blind; Visually Impaired; Assistive Technology; Inclusive

Abstract

In Indonesia, Visually impaired and blind students take part in learning at higher education in an inclusive class, including in Science Education courses. Considering the characteristics of science learning, which require visual access, various strategies are carried out to involve visually impaired students in science learning. This research uses a qualitative approach with phenomenology methods to explore learning strategies, challenges faced, and assistive technology that can facilitate visually impaired students in learning Science in inclusive class. Participants in this research were four visually impaired students and one lecturer in the Science Learning course in the Special Education study program at Lambung Mangkurat University, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. Data was collected through observation in the first cycle and interviews in the second cycle. The research results show that the strategies implemented include curriculum adjustments, involvement of accompanying students, modification of study rooms, adjustments to learning techniques, and application of education for all. The challenges are related to the characteristics of science learning, learning facilities and infrastructure, institutional readiness, and inclusive education policies in higher education. The things that need to be considered in developing and implementing assistive technology include the characteristics of assistive technology, availability and the use in higher education.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Resti Yektyastuti
AU  - La Ode Amril
AU  - Raden Siti Nurlaela
AU  - Yogo Dwi Prasetyo
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/07/18
TI  - Exploring Science Learning Strategies for Visually Impaired and Blind Students In Higher Education Inclusive Class
BT  - Proceedings of the 2nd Lawang Sewu International Symposium on Humanities and Social Sciences 2023 (LEWIS HUSO 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 224
EP  - 236
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-267-5_18
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-267-5_18
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