<< I am teaching a class of development math- Math 060 - Essential Math
(basic arithmetic) and have blind student in the class. The course
covers fractions, decimals, %, basic geometry, signed numbers and simple
equations, and reading graphs. Any suggestions for help with this
situation. I have requested a reader for him during my class and he goes
to our Academic Skills Center immediately after class for help. ANy
suggestions would be appreciated. >>
Peggy-
Get into the habit of speaking (very clearly) throughout each step and number.
I have absolutely no ideas on the geometry and graphing stuff, but you'll be
amazed by how your student's listening and recall skills will probably put the
other students to shame.
A friend of mine teaches Sound Engineering at another college. Have you ever
seen the sound board in a recording studio? Well, he had a blind student and
was quite worried about how he could teach the student what those hundreds of
dials would do. The student memorized the board by touch and, by the end of
the semester, knew it better than my friend!
Karen
Orange Coast College
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