Making Mathematics and Science accessible to Blind Students. Science Technology Engineering and Maths(STEM) disciplines should be for all including students with visual impairment

      Аннотация: The book presents comprehensive documentation of why, when and how SVI can be included in all aspects of STEM curriculum not only in Nigeria but all over the world. Newly developed Kit and existing Talking LabQuest were tested in an action research study. Six initial stakeholders ‘search conferences’ were organised to understand the nature and extent of the problem. They revealed evidence of inadequate accessibility to science and mathematics education by SVI due to unavailable resources and personnel. Findings show that the approaches enabled access of SVI to science and mathematics at a comparable level with their sighted peers. SVI and sighted teachers learn and teach with reduced specialist teacher involvement. The intervention positively challenged local views and practice regarding curriculum access and SVI and offers examples for improved provision of relevant resources and training for staff to better support SVI independence and inclusion. This study showcases the uniqueness of action research in empowering all participants to bring about change.

Ключевые слова: blindness, mathematics, science, Visual Impairment, blind, low vision, special education, special needs, Visually Impaired, exceptional students, vision impairment